there
/ðɚ/ pronoun C2- Used as an expletive subject of be in its sense of “exist”, with the semantic, usually indefinite subject being postponed or (occasionally) implied. · There are two apples on the table. [=Two apples are on the table.]· There is no way to do it. [=No way to do it exists.]
- Used with other intransitive verbs of existence, in the same sense, or with other intransitive verbs, adding a sense of existence. · If x is a positive number, then there exists [=there is] a positive number y less than x.· There remain several problems with this approach. [=Several problems remain with this approach.]
- Used with other verbs, when raised. · There seems to be some difficulty with the papers. [=It seems that there is some difficulty with the papers.]· I expected there to be a simpler solution. [=I expected that there would be a simpler solution.]
- That. · therefor, thereat, thereunder
- Appended to words of greeting etc. · Hi there, young fellow.· Oh, hello there, Bob, how are you doing?
From the library
“It is no use,” said the old man, “there is no wine.”
There’s a providence that watches over the deserving.
If you mean as responsible agent when you ask me the question, I believe there is nothing to say against him, and that you will be content with the way in which he has performed his duty.”
Oh, there are a lot more cherry-trees all in bloom!
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