used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I only know that we had excellent seats and a good view of the house, and that mother seemed to enjoy everything.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading READE I cannot recall anything about the play.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I only know that we had excellent seats and a good view of the house, and that mother seemed to enjoy everything.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was too much a man of the world to show any of his emotions, but I saw by a certain pallor round his mouth, and a rather dragged look about his eyes, that he was suffering, and I could not imagine why.
any thing at all
From this reading READE I cannot recall anything about the play.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to Mr. Randolph, I doubt if he did enjoy that play.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was too much a man of the world to show any of his emotions, but I saw by a certain pallor round his mouth, and a rather dragged look about his eyes, that he was suffering, and I could not imagine why.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was too much a man of the world to show any of his emotions, but I saw by a certain pallor round his mouth, and a rather dragged look about his eyes, that he was suffering, and I could not imagine why.
cannot
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From this reading READE I cannot recall anything about the play.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He was too much a man of the world to show any of his emotions, but I saw by a certain pallor round his mouth, and a rather dragged look about his eyes, that he was suffering, and I could not imagine why.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was too much a man of the world to show any of his emotions, but I saw by a certain pallor round his mouth, and a rather dragged look about his eyes, that he was suffering, and I could not imagine why.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As to Mr. Randolph, I doubt if he did enjoy that play.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading As to Mr. Randolph, I doubt if he did enjoy that play.
DR
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From this reading DR.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading He was too much a man of the world to show any of his emotions, but I saw by a certain pallor round his mouth, and a rather dragged look about his eyes, that he was suffering, and I could not imagine why.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading He was too much a man of the world to show any of his emotions, but I saw by a certain pallor round his mouth, and a rather dragged look about his eyes, that he was suffering, and I could not imagine why.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I only know that we had excellent seats and a good view of the house, and that mother seemed to enjoy everything.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading I only know that we had excellent seats and a good view of the house, and that mother seemed to enjoy everything.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading I only know that we had excellent seats and a good view of the house, and that mother seemed to enjoy everything.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was too much a man of the world to show any of his emotions, but I saw by a certain pallor round his mouth, and a rather dragged look about his eyes, that he was suffering, and I could not imagine why.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I only know that we had excellent seats and a good view of the house, and that mother seemed to enjoy everything.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I only know that we had excellent seats and a good view of the house, and that mother seemed to enjoy everything.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As to Mr. Randolph, I doubt if he did enjoy that play.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was too much a man of the world to show any of his emotions, but I saw by a certain pallor round his mouth, and a rather dragged look about his eyes, that he was suffering, and I could not imagine why.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I only know that we had excellent seats and a good view of the house, and that mother seemed to enjoy everything.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading READE I cannot recall anything about the play.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As to Mr. Randolph, I doubt if he did enjoy that play.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading He was too much a man of the world to show any of his emotions, but I saw by a certain pallor round his mouth, and a rather dragged look about his eyes, that he was suffering, and I could not imagine why.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I only know that we had excellent seats and a good view of the house, and that mother seemed to enjoy everything.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was too much a man of the world to show any of his emotions, but I saw by a certain pallor round his mouth, and a rather dragged look about his eyes, that he was suffering, and I could not imagine why.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was too much a man of the world to show any of his emotions, but I saw by a certain pallor round his mouth, and a rather dragged look about his eyes, that he was suffering, and I could not imagine why.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I only know that we had excellent seats and a good view of the house, and that mother seemed to enjoy everything.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He was too much a man of the world to show any of his emotions, but I saw by a certain pallor round his mouth, and a rather dragged look about his eyes, that he was suffering, and I could not imagine why.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As to Mr. Randolph, I doubt if he did enjoy that play.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was too much a man of the world to show any of his emotions, but I saw by a certain pallor round his mouth, and a rather dragged look about his eyes, that he was suffering, and I could not imagine why.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was too much a man of the world to show any of his emotions, but I saw by a certain pallor round his mouth, and a rather dragged look about his eyes, that he was suffering, and I could not imagine why.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I only know that we had excellent seats and a good view of the house, and that mother seemed to enjoy everything.
and nothing more
From this reading I only know that we had excellent seats and a good view of the house, and that mother seemed to enjoy everything.
pallornoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading He was too much a man of the world to show any of his emotions, but I saw by a certain pallor round his mouth, and a rather dragged look about his eyes, that he was suffering, and I could not imagine why.
participate in games or sport
From this reading READE I cannot recall anything about the play.
Randolph
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From this reading As to Mr. Randolph, I doubt if he did enjoy that play.
on the contrary
From this reading He was too much a man of the world to show any of his emotions, but I saw by a certain pallor round his mouth, and a rather dragged look about his eyes, that he was suffering, and I could not imagine why.
READE
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From this reading READE I cannot recall anything about the play.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading READE I cannot recall anything about the play.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He was too much a man of the world to show any of his emotions, but I saw by a certain pallor round his mouth, and a rather dragged look about his eyes, that he was suffering, and I could not imagine why.
cut with a saw
From this reading He was too much a man of the world to show any of his emotions, but I saw by a certain pallor round his mouth, and a rather dragged look about his eyes, that he was suffering, and I could not imagine why.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading I only know that we had excellent seats and a good view of the house, and that mother seemed to enjoy everything.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I only know that we had excellent seats and a good view of the house, and that mother seemed to enjoy everything.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was too much a man of the world to show any of his emotions, but I saw by a certain pallor round his mouth, and a rather dragged look about his eyes, that he was suffering, and I could not imagine why.
a state of acute pain
From this reading He was too much a man of the world to show any of his emotions, but I saw by a certain pallor round his mouth, and a rather dragged look about his eyes, that he was suffering, and I could not imagine why.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I only know that we had excellent seats and a good view of the house, and that mother seemed to enjoy everything.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading READE I cannot recall anything about the play.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I only know that we had excellent seats and a good view of the house, and that mother seemed to enjoy everything.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was too much a man of the world to show any of his emotions, but I saw by a certain pallor round his mouth, and a rather dragged look about his eyes, that he was suffering, and I could not imagine why.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I only know that we had excellent seats and a good view of the house, and that mother seemed to enjoy everything.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was too much a man of the world to show any of his emotions, but I saw by a certain pallor round his mouth, and a rather dragged look about his eyes, that he was suffering, and I could not imagine why.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I only know that we had excellent seats and a good view of the house, and that mother seemed to enjoy everything.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He was too much a man of the world to show any of his emotions, but I saw by a certain pallor round his mouth, and a rather dragged look about his eyes, that he was suffering, and I could not imagine why.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He was too much a man of the world to show any of his emotions, but I saw by a certain pallor round his mouth, and a rather dragged look about his eyes, that he was suffering, and I could not imagine why.
