used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
(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 "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STORIES AND TAILS BY THE SAGE.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Isms and Ologies, and things of that sort, are very tasty, when you become used to them."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What are Isms and Ologies, if you please, Sir?" asked Marjorie.
for the reason that
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "Isms and Ologies, and things of that sort, are very tasty, when you become used to them."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading STORIES AND TAILS BY THE SAGE.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
someone who is a detective
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
apart from; not including
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "That only shows a great want of taste on your part," said the old Sage, severely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
IsmsnounUS /ˈɪzəmz/
plural of “ism” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading "Isms and Ologies, and things of that sort, are very tasty, when you become used to them."
isn't
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From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
JamverbUS /dʒæm/
press tightly together or cram
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
immediately past
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
Marjorie
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From this reading "What are Isms and Ologies, if you please, Sir?" asked Marjorie.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "That only shows a great want of taste on your part," said the old Sage, severely.
Ologies
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From this reading "Isms and Ologies, and things of that sort, are very tasty, when you become used to them."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "That only shows a great want of taste on your part," said the old Sage, severely.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
and nothing more
From this reading "That only shows a great want of taste on your part," said the old Sage, severely.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "That only shows a great want of taste on your part," said the old Sage, severely.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "What are Isms and Ologies, if you please, Sir?" asked Marjorie.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
SAGEnounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading STORIES AND TAILS BY THE SAGE.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That only shows a great want of taste on your part," said the old Sage, severely.
express in words
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading "That only shows a great want of taste on your part," said the old Sage, severely.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading "That only shows a great want of taste on your part," said the old Sage, severely.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
term of address for a man
From this reading "What are Isms and Ologies, if you please, Sir?" asked Marjorie.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "Isms and Ologies, and things of that sort, are very tasty, when you become used to them."
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading STORIES AND TAILS BY THE SAGE.
StrawberrynounUS /ˈstrɔːberi/
sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
TAILSnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading STORIES AND TAILS BY THE SAGE.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading "That only shows a great want of taste on your part," said the old Sage, severely.
tastyadjectiveUS /ˈteɪsti/
pleasing to the sense of taste
From this reading "Isms and Ologies, and things of that sort, are very tasty, when you become used to them."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STORIES AND TAILS BY THE SAGE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "Isms and Ologies, and things of that sort, are very tasty, when you become used to them."
precisely as stated
From this reading "Isms and Ologies, and things of that sort, are very tasty, when you become used to them."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "That only shows a great want of taste on your part," said the old Sage, severely.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are Isms and Ologies, if you please, Sir?" asked Marjorie.
at the time that
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you mean to say," inquired Dick, when the Sage had finished, "that all those last things were prizes; because, if so, there isn't a single one of them that I should have cared for much, except the Strawberry Jam?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That only shows a great want of taste on your part," said the old Sage, severely.
