used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Copt tells me you value it at a thousand dollars.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Implications are lost on Mr. Rose, who glowingly continued: “That’s the reason why I wanted to talk to you about it--to consult you.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading But the thing is--if the picture’s really good--ought one to take advantage--?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was no denying this, and I grunted a reluctant assent.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Implications are lost on Mr. Rose, who glowingly continued: “That’s the reason why I wanted to talk to you about it--to consult you.
assentnounUS /əˈsent/
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
From this reading There was no denying this, and I grunted a reluctant assent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Copt tells me you value it at a thousand dollars.”
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading “Of course,” he went on earnestly, “your valuation is based on the fact that the picture isn’t signed--Mrs. Fontage explained that; and it does make a difference, certainly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the thing is--if the picture’s really good--ought one to take advantage--?
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Of course,” he went on earnestly, “your valuation is based on the fact that the picture isn’t signed--Mrs. Fontage explained that; and it does make a difference, certainly.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Implications are lost on Mr. Rose, who glowingly continued: “That’s the reason why I wanted to talk to you about it--to consult you.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Implications are lost on Mr. Rose, who glowingly continued: “That’s the reason why I wanted to talk to you about it--to consult you.
Coptnoun
an Egyptian descended from the ancient Egyptians
From this reading Miss Copt tells me you value it at a thousand dollars.”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course,” he went on earnestly, “your valuation is based on the fact that the picture isn’t signed--Mrs. Fontage explained that; and it does make a difference, certainly.
denyingverbUS /dɪˈnaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading There was no denying this, and I grunted a reluctant assent.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading “Of course,” he went on earnestly, “your valuation is based on the fact that the picture isn’t signed--Mrs. Fontage explained that; and it does make a difference, certainly.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Of course,” he went on earnestly, “your valuation is based on the fact that the picture isn’t signed--Mrs. Fontage explained that; and it does make a difference, certainly.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Miss Copt tells me you value it at a thousand dollars.”
in a serious manner
From this reading “Of course,” he went on earnestly, “your valuation is based on the fact that the picture isn’t signed--Mrs. Fontage explained that; and it does make a difference, certainly.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “Of course,” he went on earnestly, “your valuation is based on the fact that the picture isn’t signed--Mrs. Fontage explained that; and it does make a difference, certainly.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “Of course,” he went on earnestly, “your valuation is based on the fact that the picture isn’t signed--Mrs. Fontage explained that; and it does make a difference, certainly.
Fontage
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From this reading “Of course,” he went on earnestly, “your valuation is based on the fact that the picture isn’t signed--Mrs. Fontage explained that; and it does make a difference, certainly.
glowinglyadverbUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋli/
in an enthusiastically glowing manner
From this reading Implications are lost on Mr. Rose, who glowingly continued: “That’s the reason why I wanted to talk to you about it--to consult you.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But the thing is--if the picture’s really good--ought one to take advantage--?
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading There was no denying this, and I grunted a reluctant assent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Of course,” he went on earnestly, “your valuation is based on the fact that the picture isn’t signed--Mrs. Fontage explained that; and it does make a difference, certainly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Implications are lost on Mr. Rose, who glowingly continued: “That’s the reason why I wanted to talk to you about it--to consult you.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But the thing is--if the picture’s really good--ought one to take advantage--?
ImplicationsnounUS /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “implication” — something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
From this reading Implications are lost on Mr. Rose, who glowingly continued: “That’s the reason why I wanted to talk to you about it--to consult you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Of course,” he went on earnestly, “your valuation is based on the fact that the picture isn’t signed--Mrs. Fontage explained that; and it does make a difference, certainly.
isn't
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From this reading “Of course,” he went on earnestly, “your valuation is based on the fact that the picture isn’t signed--Mrs. Fontage explained that; and it does make a difference, certainly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Implications are lost on Mr. Rose, who glowingly continued: “That’s the reason why I wanted to talk to you about it--to consult you.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Implications are lost on Mr. Rose, who glowingly continued: “That’s the reason why I wanted to talk to you about it--to consult you.
engage in
From this reading “Of course,” he went on earnestly, “your valuation is based on the fact that the picture isn’t signed--Mrs. Fontage explained that; and it does make a difference, certainly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss Copt tells me you value it at a thousand dollars.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Copt tells me you value it at a thousand dollars.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading Implications are lost on Mr. Rose, who glowingly continued: “That’s the reason why I wanted to talk to you about it--to consult you.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Of course,” he went on earnestly, “your valuation is based on the fact that the picture isn’t signed--Mrs. Fontage explained that; and it does make a difference, certainly.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no denying this, and I grunted a reluctant assent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Of course,” he went on earnestly, “your valuation is based on the fact that the picture isn’t signed--Mrs. Fontage explained that; and it does make a difference, certainly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Implications are lost on Mr. Rose, who glowingly continued: “That’s the reason why I wanted to talk to you about it--to consult you.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But the thing is--if the picture’s really good--ought one to take advantage--?
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading But the thing is--if the picture’s really good--ought one to take advantage--?
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading “Of course,” he went on earnestly, “your valuation is based on the fact that the picture isn’t signed--Mrs. Fontage explained that; and it does make a difference, certainly.
picture'snounUS /ˈpɪktʃərz/
possessive form of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading But the thing is--if the picture’s really good--ought one to take advantage--?
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But the thing is--if the picture’s really good--ought one to take advantage--?
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Implications are lost on Mr. Rose, who glowingly continued: “That’s the reason why I wanted to talk to you about it--to consult you.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading There was no denying this, and I grunted a reluctant assent.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Implications are lost on Mr. Rose, who glowingly continued: “That’s the reason why I wanted to talk to you about it--to consult you.
having a handwritten signature
From this reading “Of course,” he went on earnestly, “your valuation is based on the fact that the picture isn’t signed--Mrs. Fontage explained that; and it does make a difference, certainly.
carry out
From this reading But the thing is--if the picture’s really good--ought one to take advantage--?
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Implications are lost on Mr. Rose, who glowingly continued: “That’s the reason why I wanted to talk to you about it--to consult you.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading Miss Copt tells me you value it at a thousand dollars.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Of course,” he went on earnestly, “your valuation is based on the fact that the picture isn’t signed--Mrs. Fontage explained that; and it does make a difference, certainly.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Implications are lost on Mr. Rose, who glowingly continued: “That’s the reason why I wanted to talk to you about it--to consult you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Implications are lost on Mr. Rose, who glowingly continued: “That’s the reason why I wanted to talk to you about it--to consult you.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no denying this, and I grunted a reluctant assent.
a special situation
From this reading But the thing is--if the picture’s really good--ought one to take advantage--?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was no denying this, and I grunted a reluctant assent.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Miss Copt tells me you value it at a thousand dollars.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Implications are lost on Mr. Rose, who glowingly continued: “That’s the reason why I wanted to talk to you about it--to consult you.
valuationnounUS /væljuːˈeɪʃən/
an appraisal of the value of something
From this reading “Of course,” he went on earnestly, “your valuation is based on the fact that the picture isn’t signed--Mrs. Fontage explained that; and it does make a difference, certainly.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Miss Copt tells me you value it at a thousand dollars.”
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Implications are lost on Mr. Rose, who glowingly continued: “That’s the reason why I wanted to talk to you about it--to consult you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no denying this, and I grunted a reluctant assent.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Of course,” he went on earnestly, “your valuation is based on the fact that the picture isn’t signed--Mrs. Fontage explained that; and it does make a difference, certainly.
which person or people
From this reading Implications are lost on Mr. Rose, who glowingly continued: “That’s the reason why I wanted to talk to you about it--to consult you.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Implications are lost on Mr. Rose, who glowingly continued: “That’s the reason why I wanted to talk to you about it--to consult you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Implications are lost on Mr. Rose, who glowingly continued: “That’s the reason why I wanted to talk to you about it--to consult you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Of course,” he went on earnestly, “your valuation is based on the fact that the picture isn’t signed--Mrs. Fontage explained that; and it does make a difference, certainly.
