aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I can trust my child, and I know she has done her best."
eagerly desirous
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I can trust my child, and I know she has done her best."
breaking-up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am quite glad to think the breaking-up party is to-morrow.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can trust my child, and I know she has done her best."
a young person of either sex
From this reading I can trust my child, and I know she has done her best."
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading Dolly flushed crimson.
a special loved one
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
dearly loved
From this reading Mind, dear, I shall not be disappointed if you fail.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Mind, dear, I shall not be disappointed if you fail.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I can trust my child, and I know she has done her best."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Mind, dear, I shall not be disappointed if you fail.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Dolly flushed crimson.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am quite glad to think the breaking-up party is to-morrow.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I can trust my child, and I know she has done her best."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mind, dear, I shall not be disappointed if you fail.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am quite glad to think the breaking-up party is to-morrow.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I can trust my child, and I know she has done her best."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mind, dear, I shall not be disappointed if you fail.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
musn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I can trust my child, and I know she has done her best."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mind, dear, I shall not be disappointed if you fail.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading I am quite glad to think the breaking-up party is to-morrow.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I am quite glad to think the breaking-up party is to-morrow.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Mind, dear, I shall not be disappointed if you fail.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I can trust my child, and I know she has done her best."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I am quite glad to think the breaking-up party is to-morrow.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am quite glad to think the breaking-up party is to-morrow.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am quite glad to think the breaking-up party is to-morrow.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading I can trust my child, and I know she has done her best."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You musn't be too anxious about the prize, Dolly, darling," said her mother, noticing the tired face, "or I am afraid you will fall ill from worry.
