aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
in addition
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _HAY AND OATS_.
any person at all
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading But it is in the nature of this particular subject that the discussion of it is apt to recur.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Esther kept silence for some time, possessing herself in patience as well as she could.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then fish began to be missing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it is in the nature of this particular subject that the discussion of it is apt to recur.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Esther kept silence for some time, possessing herself in patience as well as she could.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading But it is in the nature of this particular subject that the discussion of it is apt to recur.
EsthernounUS /ˈestər/
(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)
From this reading Esther kept silence for some time, possessing herself in patience as well as she could.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Then fish began to be missing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Esther kept silence for some time, possessing herself in patience as well as she could.
HAYnounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading _HAY AND OATS_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Esther kept silence for some time, possessing herself in patience as well as she could.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it is in the nature of this particular subject that the discussion of it is apt to recur.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it is in the nature of this particular subject that the discussion of it is apt to recur.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it is in the nature of this particular subject that the discussion of it is apt to recur.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Esther kept silence for some time, possessing herself in patience as well as she could.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
minusadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnəs/
on the negative side or lower end of a scale
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading Then fish began to be missing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But it is in the nature of this particular subject that the discussion of it is apt to recur.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
nutsadjectiveUS /nʌts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
OATSnounUS /oʊts/
plural of “oat” — annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: “oats”)
From this reading _HAY AND OATS_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But it is in the nature of this particular subject that the discussion of it is apt to recur.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading But it is in the nature of this particular subject that the discussion of it is apt to recur.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Esther kept silence for some time, possessing herself in patience as well as she could.
peachesnounUS /ˈpiːtʃəz/
plural of “peach” — cultivated in temperate regions
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
pearsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pear” — sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
plumsnounUS /plʌmz/
plural of “plum” — any of several trees producing edible oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single hard stone
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Esther kept silence for some time, possessing herself in patience as well as she could.
recurverbUS /rɪˈkɜːr/
happen or occur again
From this reading But it is in the nature of this particular subject that the discussion of it is apt to recur.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Esther kept silence for some time, possessing herself in patience as well as she could.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Esther kept silence for some time, possessing herself in patience as well as she could.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Esther kept silence for some time, possessing herself in patience as well as she could.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But it is in the nature of this particular subject that the discussion of it is apt to recur.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it is in the nature of this particular subject that the discussion of it is apt to recur.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But it is in the nature of this particular subject that the discussion of it is apt to recur.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then fish began to be missing.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But it is in the nature of this particular subject that the discussion of it is apt to recur.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Esther kept silence for some time, possessing herself in patience as well as she could.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it is in the nature of this particular subject that the discussion of it is apt to recur.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Esther kept silence for some time, possessing herself in patience as well as she could.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nothing more was said about Christopher by anybody, and things went their old train, minus peaches, to be sure, and also minus pears and plums and nuts and apples, articles which Esther at least missed, whether her father did or not.
