aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Philip!" said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon, "I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland."
Acland
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From this reading "Philip!" said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon, "I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland."
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Sometimes, when I think of you and the extraordinary way in which you are acting, I come to the conclusion that your brain cannot be right."
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "Philip!" said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon, "I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Philip!" said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon, "I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "How strangely tired and worn you look," she replied; "what can be the matter with you?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sometimes, when I think of you and the extraordinary way in which you are acting, I come to the conclusion that your brain cannot be right."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Philip!" said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon, "I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ogilvie looked full at her but did not speak.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "How strangely tired and worn you look," she replied; "what can be the matter with you?
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Sometimes, when I think of you and the extraordinary way in which you are acting, I come to the conclusion that your brain cannot be right."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ogilvie looked full at her but did not speak.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "How strangely tired and worn you look," she replied; "what can be the matter with you?
cannot
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From this reading Sometimes, when I think of you and the extraordinary way in which you are acting, I come to the conclusion that your brain cannot be right."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sometimes, when I think of you and the extraordinary way in which you are acting, I come to the conclusion that your brain cannot be right."
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Sometimes, when I think of you and the extraordinary way in which you are acting, I come to the conclusion that your brain cannot be right."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ogilvie looked full at her but did not speak.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading "Philip!" said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon, "I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland."
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "Philip!" said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon, "I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Philip!" said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon, "I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland."
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Ogilvie looked full at her but did not speak.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Philip!" said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon, "I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Philip!" said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon, "I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Philip!" said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon, "I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ogilvie looked full at her but did not speak.
How
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From this reading "How strangely tired and worn you look," she replied; "what can be the matter with you?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Philip!" said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon, "I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sometimes, when I think of you and the extraordinary way in which you are acting, I come to the conclusion that your brain cannot be right."
and nothing more
From this reading "Philip!" said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon, "I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland."
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "Philip!" said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon, "I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "How strangely tired and worn you look," she replied; "what can be the matter with you?
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ogilvie looked full at her but did not speak.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "How strangely tired and worn you look," she replied; "what can be the matter with you?
Mildred
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From this reading "You are wrong there, Mildred.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Philip!" said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon, "I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Philip!" said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon, "I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ogilvie looked full at her but did not speak.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading "Philip!" said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon, "I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sometimes, when I think of you and the extraordinary way in which you are acting, I come to the conclusion that your brain cannot be right."
Ogilvie
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From this reading "Philip!" said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon, "I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Philip!" said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon, "I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland."
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading "Philip!" said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon, "I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland."
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Philip!" said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon, "I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland."
re-enteredverbUS /ˌriːˈentərd/
past form of “re-enter” — enter again
From this reading "Philip!" said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon, "I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "How strangely tired and worn you look," she replied; "what can be the matter with you?
precisely, exactly
From this reading Sometimes, when I think of you and the extraordinary way in which you are acting, I come to the conclusion that your brain cannot be right."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Philip!" said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon, "I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How strangely tired and worn you look," she replied; "what can be the matter with you?
Silverbel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Philip!" said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon, "I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland."
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes, when I think of you and the extraordinary way in which you are acting, I come to the conclusion that your brain cannot be right."
express in speech
From this reading Ogilvie looked full at her but did not speak.
in a strange manner
From this reading "How strangely tired and worn you look," she replied; "what can be the matter with you?
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading "Philip!" said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon, "I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Philip!" said Mrs. Ogilvie, as he re-entered pretty Silverbel about four o'clock that afternoon, "I have just had an extraordinary telegram from our lawyer, Mr. Acland."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "How strangely tired and worn you look," she replied; "what can be the matter with you?
in or at that place or location
From this reading "You are wrong there, Mildred.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Sometimes, when I think of you and the extraordinary way in which you are acting, I come to the conclusion that your brain cannot be right."
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "How strangely tired and worn you look," she replied; "what can be the matter with you?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sometimes, when I think of you and the extraordinary way in which you are acting, I come to the conclusion that your brain cannot be right."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Sometimes, when I think of you and the extraordinary way in which you are acting, I come to the conclusion that your brain cannot be right."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "How strangely tired and worn you look," she replied; "what can be the matter with you?
at the time that
From this reading Sometimes, when I think of you and the extraordinary way in which you are acting, I come to the conclusion that your brain cannot be right."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sometimes, when I think of you and the extraordinary way in which you are acting, I come to the conclusion that your brain cannot be right."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "How strangely tired and worn you look," she replied; "what can be the matter with you?
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading "How strangely tired and worn you look," she replied; "what can be the matter with you?
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "You are wrong there, Mildred.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How strangely tired and worn you look," she replied; "what can be the matter with you?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Sometimes, when I think of you and the extraordinary way in which you are acting, I come to the conclusion that your brain cannot be right."
