used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TOM LOSES A DINNER.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Graves noticed that there was something wrong with him, and as they ascended to the deck he inquired:
eagerly desirous
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If I was in your place, and knew that I was soon to be the owner of this fine little vessel, I'd be livelier than you are!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Graves noticed that there was something wrong with him, and as they ascended to the deck he inquired:
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading Mr. Graves noticed that there was something wrong with him, and as they ascended to the deck he inquired:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If I was in your place, and knew that I was soon to be the owner of this fine little vessel, I'd be livelier than you are!
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Mr. Graves noticed that there was something wrong with him, and as they ascended to the deck he inquired:
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading TOM LOSES A DINNER.
an act that fails
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading If I was in your place, and knew that I was soon to be the owner of this fine little vessel, I'd be livelier than you are!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
GravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading Mr. Graves noticed that there was something wrong with him, and as they ascended to the deck he inquired:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If I was in your place, and knew that I was soon to be the owner of this fine little vessel, I'd be livelier than you are!
I'd
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From this reading If I was in your place, and knew that I was soon to be the owner of this fine little vessel, I'd be livelier than you are!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I was in your place, and knew that I was soon to be the owner of this fine little vessel, I'd be livelier than you are!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If I was in your place, and knew that I was soon to be the owner of this fine little vessel, I'd be livelier than you are!
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Mr. Graves noticed that there was something wrong with him, and as they ascended to the deck he inquired:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If I was in your place, and knew that I was soon to be the owner of this fine little vessel, I'd be livelier than you are!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If I was in your place, and knew that I was soon to be the owner of this fine little vessel, I'd be livelier than you are!
livelieradjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvliər/
comparative of “lively” — full of life and energy
From this reading If I was in your place, and knew that I was soon to be the owner of this fine little vessel, I'd be livelier than you are!
LOSESverbUS /ˈluːzəz/
third-person singular of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading TOM LOSES A DINNER.
lotterynounUS /ˈlɑːtəri/
something that is regarded as a chance event
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What's the matter with you?
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Graves noticed that there was something wrong with him, and as they ascended to the deck he inquired:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Mr. Graves noticed that there was something wrong with him, and as they ascended to the deck he inquired:
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading If I was in your place, and knew that I was soon to be the owner of this fine little vessel, I'd be livelier than you are!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If I was in your place, and knew that I was soon to be the owner of this fine little vessel, I'd be livelier than you are!
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
on the contrary
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Mr. Graves noticed that there was something wrong with him, and as they ascended to the deck he inquired:
in the near future
From this reading If I was in your place, and knew that I was soon to be the owner of this fine little vessel, I'd be livelier than you are!
not in physical motion
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If I was in your place, and knew that I was soon to be the owner of this fine little vessel, I'd be livelier than you are!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mr. Graves noticed that there was something wrong with him, and as they ascended to the deck he inquired:
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Graves noticed that there was something wrong with him, and as they ascended to the deck he inquired:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If I was in your place, and knew that I was soon to be the owner of this fine little vessel, I'd be livelier than you are!
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Graves noticed that there was something wrong with him, and as they ascended to the deck he inquired:
male cat
From this reading TOM LOSES A DINNER.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading If I was in your place, and knew that I was soon to be the owner of this fine little vessel, I'd be livelier than you are!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Graves noticed that there was something wrong with him, and as they ascended to the deck he inquired:
What's
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From this reading "What's the matter with you?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Graves noticed that there was something wrong with him, and as they ascended to the deck he inquired:
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Mr. Graves noticed that there was something wrong with him, and as they ascended to the deck he inquired:
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading Tom, of course, did not believe that his plan for obtaining possession of the yacht would prove unsuccessful, but still he felt rather anxious about it, for the failure of his lottery scheme had made him timid.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What's the matter with you?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If I was in your place, and knew that I was soon to be the owner of this fine little vessel, I'd be livelier than you are!
