used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
Ackerman
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From this reading It was George Ackerman who said this.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
matters of personal concern
From this reading "The way affairs are ordered in this world bangs me completely.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The way affairs are ordered in this world bangs me completely.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
bangsnounUS /bæŋz/
plural of “bang” — a vigorous blow
From this reading "The way affairs are ordered in this world bangs me completely.
can't
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From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "The way affairs are ordered in this world bangs me completely.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
don't
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From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
a movement into or inward
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading It was George Ackerman who said this.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The way affairs are ordered in this world bangs me completely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was George Ackerman who said this.
and nothing more
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The way affairs are ordered in this world bangs me completely.
absolutely essential
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "The way affairs are ordered in this world bangs me completely.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
pilot-house
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From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
RichardsonnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdsən/
United States architect (1838-1886)
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was George Ackerman who said this.
St
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From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The way affairs are ordered in this world bangs me completely.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "The way affairs are ordered in this world bangs me completely.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
Tony
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was George Ackerman who said this.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading He took possession of one of the chairs on the guard and waved his hand to Tony Richardson who was just entering the pilot-house of the steamer that was to carry him back to St. Louis.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "The way affairs are ordered in this world bangs me completely.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The things we long for and dream about, and which we think are absolutely necessary for our happiness, we can't get; and those we don't care a cent for, are crowded on us."
which person or people
From this reading It was George Ackerman who said this.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "The way affairs are ordered in this world bangs me completely.
