aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Gladys was determined to explain about him, rather to Penderel’s alarm, though he admitted to himself that he felt curious.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Gladys was determined to explain about him, rather to Penderel’s alarm, though he admitted to himself that he felt curious.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Gladys was determined to explain about him, rather to Penderel’s alarm, though he admitted to himself that he felt curious.
Alsatianoun
a region of northeastern France famous for its wines
From this reading But I’m just about as much in love with him as I am with old Banks, the doorkeeper at the Alsatia.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But I’m just about as much in love with him as I am with old Banks, the doorkeeper at the Alsatia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were still sitting snugly in the back of the car, and now the talk had drifted round to Sir William Porterhouse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But I’m just about as much in love with him as I am with old Banks, the doorkeeper at the Alsatia.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But I’m just about as much in love with him as I am with old Banks, the doorkeeper at the Alsatia.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ‘Of course I like him,’ she was saying, ‘or I wouldn’t go away with him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They were still sitting snugly in the back of the car, and now the talk had drifted round to Sir William Porterhouse.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading But I’m just about as much in love with him as I am with old Banks, the doorkeeper at the Alsatia.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I’m just about as much in love with him as I am with old Banks, the doorkeeper at the Alsatia.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You can depend on that.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading They were still sitting snugly in the back of the car, and now the talk had drifted round to Sir William Porterhouse.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading ‘Of course I like him,’ she was saying, ‘or I wouldn’t go away with him.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Gladys was determined to explain about him, rather to Penderel’s alarm, though he admitted to himself that he felt curious.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading You can depend on that.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Gladys was determined to explain about him, rather to Penderel’s alarm, though he admitted to himself that he felt curious.
doorkeepernounUS /ˈdɔːrkiːpər/
an official stationed at the entrance of a courtroom or legislative chamber
From this reading But I’m just about as much in love with him as I am with old Banks, the doorkeeper at the Alsatia.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading They were still sitting snugly in the back of the car, and now the talk had drifted round to Sir William Porterhouse.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Gladys was determined to explain about him, rather to Penderel’s alarm, though he admitted to himself that he felt curious.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Gladys was determined to explain about him, rather to Penderel’s alarm, though he admitted to himself that he felt curious.
Gladys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gladys was determined to explain about him, rather to Penderel’s alarm, though he admitted to himself that he felt curious.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ‘Of course I like him,’ she was saying, ‘or I wouldn’t go away with him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were still sitting snugly in the back of the car, and now the talk had drifted round to Sir William Porterhouse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gladys was determined to explain about him, rather to Penderel’s alarm, though he admitted to himself that he felt curious.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gladys was determined to explain about him, rather to Penderel’s alarm, though he admitted to himself that he felt curious.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Gladys was determined to explain about him, rather to Penderel’s alarm, though he admitted to himself that he felt curious.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘Of course I like him,’ she was saying, ‘or I wouldn’t go away with him.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But I’m just about as much in love with him as I am with old Banks, the doorkeeper at the Alsatia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were still sitting snugly in the back of the car, and now the talk had drifted round to Sir William Porterhouse.
and nothing more
From this reading But I’m just about as much in love with him as I am with old Banks, the doorkeeper at the Alsatia.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading ‘Of course I like him,’ she was saying, ‘or I wouldn’t go away with him.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But I’m just about as much in love with him as I am with old Banks, the doorkeeper at the Alsatia.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But I’m just about as much in love with him as I am with old Banks, the doorkeeper at the Alsatia.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They were still sitting snugly in the back of the car, and now the talk had drifted round to Sir William Porterhouse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were still sitting snugly in the back of the car, and now the talk had drifted round to Sir William Porterhouse.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But I’m just about as much in love with him as I am with old Banks, the doorkeeper at the Alsatia.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You can depend on that.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ‘Of course I like him,’ she was saying, ‘or I wouldn’t go away with him.
Penderel's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gladys was determined to explain about him, rather to Penderel’s alarm, though he admitted to himself that he felt curious.
Porterhousenoun
large steak from the thick end of the short loin containing a T-shaped bone and large piece of tenderloin
From this reading They were still sitting snugly in the back of the car, and now the talk had drifted round to Sir William Porterhouse.
on the contrary
From this reading Gladys was determined to explain about him, rather to Penderel’s alarm, though he admitted to himself that he felt curious.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading They were still sitting snugly in the back of the car, and now the talk had drifted round to Sir William Porterhouse.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading ‘Of course I like him,’ she was saying, ‘or I wouldn’t go away with him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘Of course I like him,’ she was saying, ‘or I wouldn’t go away with him.
term of address for a man
From this reading They were still sitting snugly in the back of the car, and now the talk had drifted round to Sir William Porterhouse.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading They were still sitting snugly in the back of the car, and now the talk had drifted round to Sir William Porterhouse.
snuglyadverbUS /ˈsnʌɡli/
fitting closely
From this reading They were still sitting snugly in the back of the car, and now the talk had drifted round to Sir William Porterhouse.
not in physical motion
From this reading They were still sitting snugly in the back of the car, and now the talk had drifted round to Sir William Porterhouse.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading They were still sitting snugly in the back of the car, and now the talk had drifted round to Sir William Porterhouse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gladys was determined to explain about him, rather to Penderel’s alarm, though he admitted to himself that he felt curious.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They were still sitting snugly in the back of the car, and now the talk had drifted round to Sir William Porterhouse.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were still sitting snugly in the back of the car, and now the talk had drifted round to Sir William Porterhouse.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Gladys was determined to explain about him, rather to Penderel’s alarm, though he admitted to himself that he felt curious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were still sitting snugly in the back of the car, and now the talk had drifted round to Sir William Porterhouse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gladys was determined to explain about him, rather to Penderel’s alarm, though he admitted to himself that he felt curious.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were still sitting snugly in the back of the car, and now the talk had drifted round to Sir William Porterhouse.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were still sitting snugly in the back of the car, and now the talk had drifted round to Sir William Porterhouse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ‘Of course I like him,’ she was saying, ‘or I wouldn’t go away with him.
wouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Of course I like him,’ she was saying, ‘or I wouldn’t go away with him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You can depend on that.
