used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MORNING CALL.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Thank you, and if you would add the twins to--to make the thing easier and less formal."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
(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 "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "No," John answered, observing his wish, "and it might not be a bad plan for us to go together."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "No," John answered, observing his wish, "and it might not be a bad plan for us to go together."
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading "Nonsense," said John; "but yes, I'll take some of the children, for of course you feel awkward."
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "No," John answered, observing his wish, "and it might not be a bad plan for us to go together."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "No," John answered, observing his wish, "and it might not be a bad plan for us to go together."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Nonsense," said John; "but yes, I'll take some of the children, for of course you feel awkward."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A MORNING CALL.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "Nonsense," said John; "but yes, I'll take some of the children, for of course you feel awkward."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Nonsense," said John; "but yes, I'll take some of the children, for of course you feel awkward."
Cymbeline
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From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "Thank you, and if you would add the twins to--to make the thing easier and less formal."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Nonsense," said John; "but yes, I'll take some of the children, for of course you feel awkward."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading "Thank you, and if you would add the twins to--to make the thing easier and less formal."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "No," John answered, observing his wish, "and it might not be a bad plan for us to go together."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "No," John answered, observing his wish, "and it might not be a bad plan for us to go together."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Nonsense," said John; "but yes, I'll take some of the children, for of course you feel awkward."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Thank you, and if you would add the twins to--to make the thing easier and less formal."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "Thank you, and if you would add the twins to--to make the thing easier and less formal."
engage in
From this reading "Thank you, and if you would add the twins to--to make the thing easier and less formal."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "No," John answered, observing his wish, "and it might not be a bad plan for us to go together."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A MORNING CALL.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
not any; not one
From this reading "No," John answered, observing his wish, "and it might not be a bad plan for us to go together."
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading "Nonsense," said John; "but yes, I'll take some of the children, for of course you feel awkward."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading "No," John answered, observing his wish, "and it might not be a bad plan for us to go together."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading "No," John answered, observing his wish, "and it might not be a bad plan for us to go together."
pronounceverbUS /prəˈnaʊns/
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Nonsense," said John; "but yes, I'll take some of the children, for of course you feel awkward."
carry out
From this reading "Nonsense," said John; "but yes, I'll take some of the children, for of course you feel awkward."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you, and if you would add the twins to--to make the thing easier and less formal."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
a special situation
From this reading "Thank you, and if you would add the twins to--to make the thing easier and less formal."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "No," John answered, observing his wish, "and it might not be a bad plan for us to go together."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "No," John answered, observing his wish, "and it might not be a bad plan for us to go together."
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading "Thank you, and if you would add the twins to--to make the thing easier and less formal."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "No," John answered, observing his wish, "and it might not be a bad plan for us to go together."
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
precisely as stated
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "No," John answered, observing his wish, "and it might not be a bad plan for us to go together."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Thank you, and if you would add the twins to--to make the thing easier and less formal."
an affirmative
From this reading "Nonsense," said John; "but yes, I'll take some of the children, for of course you feel awkward."
but in spite of that
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Learn now for all That I, which know my heart, do here pronounce By the very truth of it, I care not for you."--_Cymbeline._ "John," said Valentine, ten days after this dinner party, "you have not called on D. yet, nor have I."
