used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Mrs. Ogilvie, may I say a word to you?” he asked.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I am just always most ready to listen to what my friends have to say.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am just always most ready to listen to what my friends have to say.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Which was true enough but with limitations, and implied the possibility of finding an opening, a somewhat difficult process.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Which was true enough but with limitations, and implied the possibility of finding an opening, a somewhat difficult process.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Mrs. Ogilvie, may I say a word to you?” he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She made a very brief pause, looking at him, and then continued, “It will be something of importance?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She made a very brief pause, looking at him, and then continued, “It will be something of importance?
of short duration or distance
From this reading She made a very brief pause, looking at him, and then continued, “It will be something of importance?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Which was true enough but with limitations, and implied the possibility of finding an opening, a somewhat difficult process.
without stop or interruption
From this reading She made a very brief pause, looking at him, and then continued, “It will be something of importance?
dearly loved
From this reading “Dear me, Mr. Fred, a hundred if you like.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Which was true enough but with limitations, and implied the possibility of finding an opening, a somewhat difficult process.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Which was true enough but with limitations, and implied the possibility of finding an opening, a somewhat difficult process.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Which was true enough but with limitations, and implied the possibility of finding an opening, a somewhat difficult process.
Fred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Dear me, Mr. Fred, a hundred if you like.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I am just always most ready to listen to what my friends have to say.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am just always most ready to listen to what my friends have to say.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Mrs. Ogilvie, may I say a word to you?” he asked.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She made a very brief pause, looking at him, and then continued, “It will be something of importance?
ten 10s
From this reading “Dear me, Mr. Fred, a hundred if you like.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Mrs. Ogilvie, may I say a word to you?” he asked.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Dear me, Mr. Fred, a hundred if you like.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading Which was true enough but with limitations, and implied the possibility of finding an opening, a somewhat difficult process.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading She made a very brief pause, looking at him, and then continued, “It will be something of importance?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She made a very brief pause, looking at him, and then continued, “It will be something of importance?
and nothing more
From this reading I am just always most ready to listen to what my friends have to say.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Dear me, Mr. Fred, a hundred if you like.
limitationsnounUS /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “limitation” — a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading Which was true enough but with limitations, and implied the possibility of finding an opening, a somewhat difficult process.
hear with intention
From this reading I am just always most ready to listen to what my friends have to say.”
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She made a very brief pause, looking at him, and then continued, “It will be something of importance?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She made a very brief pause, looking at him, and then continued, “It will be something of importance?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Mrs. Ogilvie, may I say a word to you?” he asked.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Dear me, Mr. Fred, a hundred if you like.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I am just always most ready to listen to what my friends have to say.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Dear me, Mr. Fred, a hundred if you like.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Mrs. Ogilvie, may I say a word to you?” he asked.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am just always most ready to listen to what my friends have to say.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Which was true enough but with limitations, and implied the possibility of finding an opening, a somewhat difficult process.
Ogilvie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mrs. Ogilvie, may I say a word to you?” he asked.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Which was true enough but with limitations, and implied the possibility of finding an opening, a somewhat difficult process.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading She made a very brief pause, looking at him, and then continued, “It will be something of importance?
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Which was true enough but with limitations, and implied the possibility of finding an opening, a somewhat difficult process.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading Which was true enough but with limitations, and implied the possibility of finding an opening, a somewhat difficult process.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I am just always most ready to listen to what my friends have to say.”
express in words
From this reading “Mrs. Ogilvie, may I say a word to you?” he asked.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She made a very brief pause, looking at him, and then continued, “It will be something of importance?
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She made a very brief pause, looking at him, and then continued, “It will be something of importance?
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Which was true enough but with limitations, and implied the possibility of finding an opening, a somewhat difficult process.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Which was true enough but with limitations, and implied the possibility of finding an opening, a somewhat difficult process.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She made a very brief pause, looking at him, and then continued, “It will be something of importance?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Mrs. Ogilvie, may I say a word to you?” he asked.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Which was true enough but with limitations, and implied the possibility of finding an opening, a somewhat difficult process.
precisely as stated
From this reading She made a very brief pause, looking at him, and then continued, “It will be something of importance?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Which was true enough but with limitations, and implied the possibility of finding an opening, a somewhat difficult process.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I am just always most ready to listen to what my friends have to say.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which was true enough but with limitations, and implied the possibility of finding an opening, a somewhat difficult process.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading She made a very brief pause, looking at him, and then continued, “It will be something of importance?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Which was true enough but with limitations, and implied the possibility of finding an opening, a somewhat difficult process.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “Mrs. Ogilvie, may I say a word to you?” he asked.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mrs. Ogilvie, may I say a word to you?” he asked.
