used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is what he would have said, perhaps, but it is doubtful if such a reply would have been altogether truthful.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading This is what he would have said, perhaps, but it is doubtful if such a reply would have been altogether truthful.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading PETER STARR was the only boy among four sisters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Had he been questioned closely upon the subject, he probably would have replied, “Yes, and there are four too many!”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Had he been questioned closely upon the subject, he probably would have replied, “Yes, and there are four too many!”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had he been questioned closely upon the subject, he probably would have replied, “Yes, and there are four too many!”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
a youthful male person
From this reading PETER STARR was the only boy among four sisters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This is what he would have said, perhaps, but it is doubtful if such a reply would have been altogether truthful.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Had he been questioned closely upon the subject, he probably would have replied, “Yes, and there are four too many!”
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sophy he could manage, it was true, and Victoria he thought he managed, though sometimes it occurred to him to wonder if Vic were not in reality managing him, unknown to himself.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading This is what he would have said, perhaps, but it is doubtful if such a reply would have been altogether truthful.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading PETER STARR was the only boy among four sisters.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had he been questioned closely upon the subject, he probably would have replied, “Yes, and there are four too many!”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had he been questioned closely upon the subject, he probably would have replied, “Yes, and there are four too many!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had he been questioned closely upon the subject, he probably would have replied, “Yes, and there are four too many!”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sophy he could manage, it was true, and Victoria he thought he managed, though sometimes it occurred to him to wonder if Vic were not in reality managing him, unknown to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This is what he would have said, perhaps, but it is doubtful if such a reply would have been altogether truthful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is what he would have said, perhaps, but it is doubtful if such a reply would have been altogether truthful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This is what he would have said, perhaps, but it is doubtful if such a reply would have been altogether truthful.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Sophy he could manage, it was true, and Victoria he thought he managed, though sometimes it occurred to him to wonder if Vic were not in reality managing him, unknown to himself.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Sophy he could manage, it was true, and Victoria he thought he managed, though sometimes it occurred to him to wonder if Vic were not in reality managing him, unknown to himself.
managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Sophy he could manage, it was true, and Victoria he thought he managed, though sometimes it occurred to him to wonder if Vic were not in reality managing him, unknown to himself.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Had he been questioned closely upon the subject, he probably would have replied, “Yes, and there are four too many!”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sophy he could manage, it was true, and Victoria he thought he managed, though sometimes it occurred to him to wonder if Vic were not in reality managing him, unknown to himself.
something you have to do
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Sophy he could manage, it was true, and Victoria he thought he managed, though sometimes it occurred to him to wonder if Vic were not in reality managing him, unknown to himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
and nothing more
From this reading PETER STARR was the only boy among four sisters.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
by chance
From this reading This is what he would have said, perhaps, but it is doubtful if such a reply would have been altogether truthful.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETER STARR was the only boy among four sisters.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Had he been questioned closely upon the subject, he probably would have replied, “Yes, and there are four too many!”
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Had he been questioned closely upon the subject, he probably would have replied, “Yes, and there are four too many!”
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Sophy he could manage, it was true, and Victoria he thought he managed, though sometimes it occurred to him to wonder if Vic were not in reality managing him, unknown to himself.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Had he been questioned closely upon the subject, he probably would have replied, “Yes, and there are four too many!”
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading This is what he would have said, perhaps, but it is doubtful if such a reply would have been altogether truthful.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading This is what he would have said, perhaps, but it is doubtful if such a reply would have been altogether truthful.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading PETER STARR was the only boy among four sisters.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sophy he could manage, it was true, and Victoria he thought he managed, though sometimes it occurred to him to wonder if Vic were not in reality managing him, unknown to himself.
Sophy
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From this reading Sophy he could manage, it was true, and Victoria he thought he managed, though sometimes it occurred to him to wonder if Vic were not in reality managing him, unknown to himself.
STARRnounUS /stɑːr/
rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)
From this reading PETER STARR was the only boy among four sisters.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Had he been questioned closely upon the subject, he probably would have replied, “Yes, and there are four too many!”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This is what he would have said, perhaps, but it is doubtful if such a reply would have been altogether truthful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PETER STARR was the only boy among four sisters.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Had he been questioned closely upon the subject, he probably would have replied, “Yes, and there are four too many!”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is what he would have said, perhaps, but it is doubtful if such a reply would have been altogether truthful.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Sophy he could manage, it was true, and Victoria he thought he managed, though sometimes it occurred to him to wonder if Vic were not in reality managing him, unknown to himself.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Sophy he could manage, it was true, and Victoria he thought he managed, though sometimes it occurred to him to wonder if Vic were not in reality managing him, unknown to himself.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Had he been questioned closely upon the subject, he probably would have replied, “Yes, and there are four too many!”
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Sophy he could manage, it was true, and Victoria he thought he managed, though sometimes it occurred to him to wonder if Vic were not in reality managing him, unknown to himself.
truthfuladjectiveUS /ˈtruːθfəl/
expressing or given to expressing the truth
From this reading This is what he would have said, perhaps, but it is doubtful if such a reply would have been altogether truthful.
not known
From this reading Sophy he could manage, it was true, and Victoria he thought he managed, though sometimes it occurred to him to wonder if Vic were not in reality managing him, unknown to himself.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Had he been questioned closely upon the subject, he probably would have replied, “Yes, and there are four too many!”
being of use or service
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
precisely as stated
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
Vic
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From this reading Sophy he could manage, it was true, and Victoria he thought he managed, though sometimes it occurred to him to wonder if Vic were not in reality managing him, unknown to himself.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading Sophy he could manage, it was true, and Victoria he thought he managed, though sometimes it occurred to him to wonder if Vic were not in reality managing him, unknown to himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PETER STARR was the only boy among four sisters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This is what he would have said, perhaps, but it is doubtful if such a reply would have been altogether truthful.
at the time that
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Peter’s sisters were very useful to him, at times, although there were occasions when it would have been pleasant to do exactly that which he, and he alone, wished to do, instead of being dragged in four different directions by the conflicting opinions of his four sisters.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Sophy he could manage, it was true, and Victoria he thought he managed, though sometimes it occurred to him to wonder if Vic were not in reality managing him, unknown to himself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had he been questioned closely upon the subject, he probably would have replied, “Yes, and there are four too many!”
an affirmative
From this reading Had he been questioned closely upon the subject, he probably would have replied, “Yes, and there are four too many!”
