used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A NEW MRS.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading TOODLES.--POTTS' ADVENTURES_.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The subject of the mania for collecting bric-a-brac came up; and after an expression of opinion from me respecting the matter, Mr. Potts told the story of his wife's fondness for that kind of thing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The subject of the mania for collecting bric-a-brac came up; and after an expression of opinion from me respecting the matter, Mr. Potts told the story of his wife's fondness for that kind of thing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One evening I met Mr. Potts out upon the turnpike, taking a walk; and I joined him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we proceeded he became rather confidential.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As we proceeded he became rather confidential.
bric-a-bracnoun
miscellaneous curios
From this reading The subject of the mania for collecting bric-a-brac came up; and after an expression of opinion from me respecting the matter, Mr. Potts told the story of his wife's fondness for that kind of thing.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The subject of the mania for collecting bric-a-brac came up; and after an expression of opinion from me respecting the matter, Mr. Potts told the story of his wife's fondness for that kind of thing.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading The subject of the mania for collecting bric-a-brac came up; and after an expression of opinion from me respecting the matter, Mr. Potts told the story of his wife's fondness for that kind of thing.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading As we proceeded he became rather confidential.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One evening I met Mr. Potts out upon the turnpike, taking a walk; and I joined him.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The subject of the mania for collecting bric-a-brac came up; and after an expression of opinion from me respecting the matter, Mr. Potts told the story of his wife's fondness for that kind of thing.
fondnessnounUS /ˈfɑːndnəs/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading The subject of the mania for collecting bric-a-brac came up; and after an expression of opinion from me respecting the matter, Mr. Potts told the story of his wife's fondness for that kind of thing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The subject of the mania for collecting bric-a-brac came up; and after an expression of opinion from me respecting the matter, Mr. Potts told the story of his wife's fondness for that kind of thing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The subject of the mania for collecting bric-a-brac came up; and after an expression of opinion from me respecting the matter, Mr. Potts told the story of his wife's fondness for that kind of thing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As we proceeded he became rather confidential.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One evening I met Mr. Potts out upon the turnpike, taking a walk; and I joined him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The subject of the mania for collecting bric-a-brac came up; and after an expression of opinion from me respecting the matter, Mr. Potts told the story of his wife's fondness for that kind of thing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One evening I met Mr. Potts out upon the turnpike, taking a walk; and I joined him.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading One evening I met Mr. Potts out upon the turnpike, taking a walk; and I joined him.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The subject of the mania for collecting bric-a-brac came up; and after an expression of opinion from me respecting the matter, Mr. Potts told the story of his wife's fondness for that kind of thing.
manianounUS /ˈmeɪniə/
an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
From this reading The subject of the mania for collecting bric-a-brac came up; and after an expression of opinion from me respecting the matter, Mr. Potts told the story of his wife's fondness for that kind of thing.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The subject of the mania for collecting bric-a-brac came up; and after an expression of opinion from me respecting the matter, Mr. Potts told the story of his wife's fondness for that kind of thing.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The subject of the mania for collecting bric-a-brac came up; and after an expression of opinion from me respecting the matter, Mr. Potts told the story of his wife's fondness for that kind of thing.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading One evening I met Mr. Potts out upon the turnpike, taking a walk; and I joined him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading One evening I met Mr. Potts out upon the turnpike, taking a walk; and I joined him.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _A NEW MRS.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _A NEW MRS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The subject of the mania for collecting bric-a-brac came up; and after an expression of opinion from me respecting the matter, Mr. Potts told the story of his wife's fondness for that kind of thing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One evening I met Mr. Potts out upon the turnpike, taking a walk; and I joined him.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The subject of the mania for collecting bric-a-brac came up; and after an expression of opinion from me respecting the matter, Mr. Potts told the story of his wife's fondness for that kind of thing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One evening I met Mr. Potts out upon the turnpike, taking a walk; and I joined him.
POTTS
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From this reading TOODLES.--POTTS' ADVENTURES_.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading As we proceeded he became rather confidential.
on the contrary
From this reading As we proceeded he became rather confidential.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading The subject of the mania for collecting bric-a-brac came up; and after an expression of opinion from me respecting the matter, Mr. Potts told the story of his wife's fondness for that kind of thing.
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 The subject of the mania for collecting bric-a-brac came up; and after an expression of opinion from me respecting the matter, Mr. Potts told the story of his wife's fondness for that kind of thing.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The subject of the mania for collecting bric-a-brac came up; and after an expression of opinion from me respecting the matter, Mr. Potts told the story of his wife's fondness for that kind of thing.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading One evening I met Mr. Potts out upon the turnpike, taking a walk; and I joined him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The subject of the mania for collecting bric-a-brac came up; and after an expression of opinion from me respecting the matter, Mr. Potts told the story of his wife's fondness for that kind of thing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One evening I met Mr. Potts out upon the turnpike, taking a walk; and I joined him.
a special situation
From this reading The subject of the mania for collecting bric-a-brac came up; and after an expression of opinion from me respecting the matter, Mr. Potts told the story of his wife's fondness for that kind of thing.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The subject of the mania for collecting bric-a-brac came up; and after an expression of opinion from me respecting the matter, Mr. Potts told the story of his wife's fondness for that kind of thing.
TOODLES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOODLES.--POTTS' ADVENTURES_.
turnpikenounUS /ˈtɜːrnpaɪk/
(from 16th to 19th centuries) gates set across a road to prevent passage until a toll had been paid
From this reading One evening I met Mr. Potts out upon the turnpike, taking a walk; and I joined him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The subject of the mania for collecting bric-a-brac came up; and after an expression of opinion from me respecting the matter, Mr. Potts told the story of his wife's fondness for that kind of thing.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading One evening I met Mr. Potts out upon the turnpike, taking a walk; and I joined him.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading One evening I met Mr. Potts out upon the turnpike, taking a walk; and I joined him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we proceeded he became rather confidential.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The subject of the mania for collecting bric-a-brac came up; and after an expression of opinion from me respecting the matter, Mr. Potts told the story of his wife's fondness for that kind of thing.
