used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rather slowly Meyer Isaacson drew out his cigar-case, extracted a large cigar, struck a match, and lit it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
anew
From this reading When the cigar drew thoroughly, he spoke again.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rather slowly Meyer Isaacson drew out his cigar-case, extracted a large cigar, struck a match, and lit it.
any thing at all
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Rather slowly Meyer Isaacson drew out his cigar-case, extracted a large cigar, struck a match, and lit it.
cigar-case
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From this reading Rather slowly Meyer Isaacson drew out his cigar-case, extracted a large cigar, struck a match, and lit it.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading His preoccupation with what he was doing, which seemed perfectly natural, saved him from the necessity of talking for a minute.
don't
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From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Rather slowly Meyer Isaacson drew out his cigar-case, extracted a large cigar, struck a match, and lit it.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading We've known each other pretty well.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
one or the other of two
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
extractedverbUS /ekˈstræktɪd/
past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading Rather slowly Meyer Isaacson drew out his cigar-case, extracted a large cigar, struck a match, and lit it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His preoccupation with what he was doing, which seemed perfectly natural, saved him from the necessity of talking for a minute.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His preoccupation with what he was doing, which seemed perfectly natural, saved him from the necessity of talking for a minute.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His preoccupation with what he was doing, which seemed perfectly natural, saved him from the necessity of talking for a minute.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His preoccupation with what he was doing, which seemed perfectly natural, saved him from the necessity of talking for a minute.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rather slowly Meyer Isaacson drew out his cigar-case, extracted a large cigar, struck a match, and lit it.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
Isaacson
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From this reading Rather slowly Meyer Isaacson drew out his cigar-case, extracted a large cigar, struck a match, and lit it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rather slowly Meyer Isaacson drew out his cigar-case, extracted a large cigar, struck a match, and lit it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading We've known each other pretty well.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Rather slowly Meyer Isaacson drew out his cigar-case, extracted a large cigar, struck a match, and lit it.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
provided with artificial light
From this reading Rather slowly Meyer Isaacson drew out his cigar-case, extracted a large cigar, struck a match, and lit it.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Rather slowly Meyer Isaacson drew out his cigar-case, extracted a large cigar, struck a match, and lit it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
Meyer
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From this reading Rather slowly Meyer Isaacson drew out his cigar-case, extracted a large cigar, struck a match, and lit it.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading His preoccupation with what he was doing, which seemed perfectly natural, saved him from the necessity of talking for a minute.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading His preoccupation with what he was doing, which seemed perfectly natural, saved him from the necessity of talking for a minute.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading His preoccupation with what he was doing, which seemed perfectly natural, saved him from the necessity of talking for a minute.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His preoccupation with what he was doing, which seemed perfectly natural, saved him from the necessity of talking for a minute.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We've known each other pretty well.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Rather slowly Meyer Isaacson drew out his cigar-case, extracted a large cigar, struck a match, and lit it.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading His preoccupation with what he was doing, which seemed perfectly natural, saved him from the necessity of talking for a minute.
preoccupationnounUS /priˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
From this reading His preoccupation with what he was doing, which seemed perfectly natural, saved him from the necessity of talking for a minute.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading We've known each other pretty well.
on the contrary
From this reading Rather slowly Meyer Isaacson drew out his cigar-case, extracted a large cigar, struck a match, and lit it.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading His preoccupation with what he was doing, which seemed perfectly natural, saved him from the necessity of talking for a minute.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His preoccupation with what he was doing, which seemed perfectly natural, saved him from the necessity of talking for a minute.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Rather slowly Meyer Isaacson drew out his cigar-case, extracted a large cigar, struck a match, and lit it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading When the cigar drew thoroughly, he spoke again.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Rather slowly Meyer Isaacson drew out his cigar-case, extracted a large cigar, struck a match, and lit it.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading His preoccupation with what he was doing, which seemed perfectly natural, saved him from the necessity of talking for a minute.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His preoccupation with what he was doing, which seemed perfectly natural, saved him from the necessity of talking for a minute.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading When the cigar drew thoroughly, he spoke again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
precisely as stated
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His preoccupation with what he was doing, which seemed perfectly natural, saved him from the necessity of talking for a minute.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
We've
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From this reading We've known each other pretty well.
(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 We've known each other pretty well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His preoccupation with what he was doing, which seemed perfectly natural, saved him from the necessity of talking for a minute.
at the time that
From this reading When the cigar drew thoroughly, he spoke again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His preoccupation with what he was doing, which seemed perfectly natural, saved him from the necessity of talking for a minute.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
in the company of; together with
From this reading His preoccupation with what he was doing, which seemed perfectly natural, saved him from the necessity of talking for a minute.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You don't think"--he spoke slowly, almost lazily, as if he were too content to care much either way about anything under heaven or earth--"you don't think your husband would wish to see me, as we are so very near?
