used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I want you to notice how naturally Mrs. Roberts said “Mr. Colson”; she never talked about Dirk under any other name; she even taught herself to _think_ of him as “Mr. Colson.”
ACCOMPLISHverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading “WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH?”
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
(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 But I have been planning all day, and see no possible excuse for such an apparently wild proceeding.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But I have been planning all day, and see no possible excuse for such an apparently wild proceeding.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I want you to notice how naturally Mrs. Roberts said “Mr. Colson”; she never talked about Dirk under any other name; she even taught herself to _think_ of him as “Mr. Colson.”
from appearances alone
From this reading But I have been planning all day, and see no possible excuse for such an apparently wild proceeding.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I want you to notice how naturally Mrs. Roberts said “Mr. Colson”; she never talked about Dirk under any other name; she even taught herself to _think_ of him as “Mr. Colson.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But I have been planning all day, and see no possible excuse for such an apparently wild proceeding.”
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading If Mr. Colson should bring his sister with him to-night I should like so much to get possession of her and bring her home with me!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I have been planning all day, and see no possible excuse for such an apparently wild proceeding.”
Colson
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From this reading If Mr. Colson should bring his sister with him to-night I should like so much to get possession of her and bring her home with me!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But I have been planning all day, and see no possible excuse for such an apparently wild proceeding.”
Dennis
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From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
DirknounUS /dɜːrk/
a relatively long dagger with a straight blade
From this reading I want you to notice how naturally Mrs. Roberts said “Mr. Colson”; she never talked about Dirk under any other name; she even taught herself to _think_ of him as “Mr. Colson.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH?”
divisible by two
From this reading I want you to notice how naturally Mrs. Roberts said “Mr. Colson”; she never talked about Dirk under any other name; she even taught herself to _think_ of him as “Mr. Colson.”
accept an excuse for
From this reading But I have been planning all day, and see no possible excuse for such an apparently wild proceeding.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If Mr. Colson should bring his sister with him to-night I should like so much to get possession of her and bring her home with me!
GracienounUS /ˈɡreɪsi/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading I want you to notice how naturally Mrs. Roberts said “Mr. Colson”; she never talked about Dirk under any other name; she even taught herself to _think_ of him as “Mr. Colson.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If Mr. Colson should bring his sister with him to-night I should like so much to get possession of her and bring her home with me!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If Mr. Colson should bring his sister with him to-night I should like so much to get possession of her and bring her home with me!
where you live at a particular time
From this reading If Mr. Colson should bring his sister with him to-night I should like so much to get possession of her and bring her home with me!
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH?”
how
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From this reading I want you to notice how naturally Mrs. Roberts said “Mr. Colson”; she never talked about Dirk under any other name; she even taught herself to _think_ of him as “Mr. Colson.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Mr. Colson should bring his sister with him to-night I should like so much to get possession of her and bring her home with me!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading If Mr. Colson should bring his sister with him to-night I should like so much to get possession of her and bring her home with me!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If Mr. Colson should bring his sister with him to-night I should like so much to get possession of her and bring her home with me!
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading If Mr. Colson should bring his sister with him to-night I should like so much to get possession of her and bring her home with me!
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I want you to notice how naturally Mrs. Roberts said “Mr. Colson”; she never talked about Dirk under any other name; she even taught herself to _think_ of him as “Mr. Colson.”
as might be expected
From this reading I want you to notice how naturally Mrs. Roberts said “Mr. Colson”; she never talked about Dirk under any other name; she even taught herself to _think_ of him as “Mr. Colson.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I want you to notice how naturally Mrs. Roberts said “Mr. Colson”; she never talked about Dirk under any other name; she even taught herself to _think_ of him as “Mr. Colson.”
not any; not one
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading I want you to notice how naturally Mrs. Roberts said “Mr. Colson”; she never talked about Dirk under any other name; she even taught herself to _think_ of him as “Mr. Colson.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I want you to notice how naturally Mrs. Roberts said “Mr. Colson”; she never talked about Dirk under any other name; she even taught herself to _think_ of him as “Mr. Colson.”
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading But I have been planning all day, and see no possible excuse for such an apparently wild proceeding.”
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading If Mr. Colson should bring his sister with him to-night I should like so much to get possession of her and bring her home with me!
capable of happening or existing
From this reading But I have been planning all day, and see no possible excuse for such an apparently wild proceeding.”
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading But I have been planning all day, and see no possible excuse for such an apparently wild proceeding.”
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
Ried
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
RobertsnounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
United States biochemist (born in England) honored for his discovery that some genes contain introns (born in 1943)
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I want you to notice how naturally Mrs. Roberts said “Mr. Colson”; she never talked about Dirk under any other name; she even taught herself to _think_ of him as “Mr. Colson.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If Mr. Colson should bring his sister with him to-night I should like so much to get possession of her and bring her home with me!
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading If Mr. Colson should bring his sister with him to-night I should like so much to get possession of her and bring her home with me!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If Mr. Colson should bring his sister with him to-night I should like so much to get possession of her and bring her home with me!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But I have been planning all day, and see no possible excuse for such an apparently wild proceeding.”
carry out
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I want you to notice how naturally Mrs. Roberts said “Mr. Colson”; she never talked about Dirk under any other name; she even taught herself to _think_ of him as “Mr. Colson.”
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading I want you to notice how naturally Mrs. Roberts said “Mr. Colson”; she never talked about Dirk under any other name; she even taught herself to _think_ of him as “Mr. Colson.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I want you to notice how naturally Mrs. Roberts said “Mr. Colson”; she never talked about Dirk under any other name; she even taught herself to _think_ of him as “Mr. Colson.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH?”
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If Mr. Colson should bring his sister with him to-night I should like so much to get possession of her and bring her home with me!
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I want you to notice how naturally Mrs. Roberts said “Mr. Colson”; she never talked about Dirk under any other name; she even taught herself to _think_ of him as “Mr. Colson.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want you to notice how naturally Mrs. Roberts said “Mr. Colson”; she never talked about Dirk under any other name; she even taught herself to _think_ of him as “Mr. Colson.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
which person or people
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading But I have been planning all day, and see no possible excuse for such an apparently wild proceeding.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH?”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Do you know,” said Mrs. Roberts, addressing Gracie Dennis, who, with young Ried, had waited in the hall for her to join them (they were ready for the lecture, and were to take up Mr. Roberts on the way): “Do you know that I have a desire which I see no way of realizing?
