used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
how long something has existed
From this reading No boy of sixteen--and we've voted you to be of that age--can ask me anything that I'll hesitate to answer."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Now, think of me as exactly sixteen and tell me all about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
react verbally
From this reading No boy of sixteen--and we've voted you to be of that age--can ask me anything that I'll hesitate to answer."
any thing at all
From this reading No boy of sixteen--and we've voted you to be of that age--can ask me anything that I'll hesitate to answer."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Now, think of me as exactly sixteen and tell me all about it.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No boy of sixteen--and we've voted you to be of that age--can ask me anything that I'll hesitate to answer."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
a youthful male person
From this reading No boy of sixteen--and we've voted you to be of that age--can ask me anything that I'll hesitate to answer."
eat an early morning meal
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No boy of sixteen--and we've voted you to be of that age--can ask me anything that I'll hesitate to answer."
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
DiscussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "Now, think of me as exactly sixteen and tell me all about it.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
start firing a weapon
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Go on, Doctor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading No boy of sixteen--and we've voted you to be of that age--can ask me anything that I'll hesitate to answer."
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No boy of sixteen--and we've voted you to be of that age--can ask me anything that I'll hesitate to answer."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Now, think of me as exactly sixteen and tell me all about it.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "Thank you," said the Doctor, with a laugh.
set afire or burning
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No boy of sixteen--and we've voted you to be of that age--can ask me anything that I'll hesitate to answer."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
not any; not one
From this reading No boy of sixteen--and we've voted you to be of that age--can ask me anything that I'll hesitate to answer."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, think of me as exactly sixteen and tell me all about it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No boy of sixteen--and we've voted you to be of that age--can ask me anything that I'll hesitate to answer."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
express in words
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading No boy of sixteen--and we've voted you to be of that age--can ask me anything that I'll hesitate to answer."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
express in words
From this reading "Now, think of me as exactly sixteen and tell me all about it.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you," said the Doctor, with a laugh.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No boy of sixteen--and we've voted you to be of that age--can ask me anything that I'll hesitate to answer."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Now, think of me as exactly sixteen and tell me all about it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
male cat
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
votedverbUS /ˈvoʊtɪd/
past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
From this reading No boy of sixteen--and we've voted you to be of that age--can ask me anything that I'll hesitate to answer."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
we've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No boy of sixteen--and we've voted you to be of that age--can ask me anything that I'll hesitate to answer."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Thank you," said the Doctor, with a laugh.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _A Sunday Discussion_ "I say, Tom," said the Doctor, on Sunday morning, after the breakfast things had been cleared away, and the first fire had been lighted in the new fireplace, "I want to ask you something about your experience on your hunting trips."
