aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had almost forgotten Mr. Kitely's behavior about the book he would not keep for him, and his resentment was gone quite.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading When Tom left the office he walked into Mr. Kitely's shop, for he was afraid lest Mr. Stopper should see him turn up to Guild Court.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had almost forgotten Mr. Kitely's behavior about the book he would not keep for him, and his resentment was gone quite.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had almost forgotten Mr. Kitely's behavior about the book he would not keep for him, and his resentment was gone quite.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading He had almost forgotten Mr. Kitely's behavior about the book he would not keep for him, and his resentment was gone quite.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He had almost forgotten Mr. Kitely's behavior about the book he would not keep for him, and his resentment was gone quite.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was nobody in the shop but Mattie.
chicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading "Well, chick," said Thomas, kindly, but more condescendingly than suited Miss Matilda's tastes.
condescendinglyadverb
with condescension; in a patronizing manner
From this reading "Well, chick," said Thomas, kindly, but more condescendingly than suited Miss Matilda's tastes.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading When Tom left the office he walked into Mr. Kitely's shop, for he was afraid lest Mr. Stopper should see him turn up to Guild Court.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading HOW TOM SPENT THE EVENING.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Tom left the office he walked into Mr. Kitely's shop, for he was afraid lest Mr. Stopper should see him turn up to Guild Court.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading He had almost forgotten Mr. Kitely's behavior about the book he would not keep for him, and his resentment was gone quite.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He had almost forgotten Mr. Kitely's behavior about the book he would not keep for him, and his resentment was gone quite.
GuildnounUS /ɡɪld/
a formal association of people with similar interests
From this reading When Tom left the office he walked into Mr. Kitely's shop, for he was afraid lest Mr. Stopper should see him turn up to Guild Court.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had almost forgotten Mr. Kitely's behavior about the book he would not keep for him, and his resentment was gone quite.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Tom left the office he walked into Mr. Kitely's shop, for he was afraid lest Mr. Stopper should see him turn up to Guild Court.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Tom left the office he walked into Mr. Kitely's shop, for he was afraid lest Mr. Stopper should see him turn up to Guild Court.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had almost forgotten Mr. Kitely's behavior about the book he would not keep for him, and his resentment was gone quite.
HOW
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From this reading HOW TOM SPENT THE EVENING.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was nobody in the shop but Mattie.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Tom left the office he walked into Mr. Kitely's shop, for he was afraid lest Mr. Stopper should see him turn up to Guild Court.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He had almost forgotten Mr. Kitely's behavior about the book he would not keep for him, and his resentment was gone quite.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading "Well, chick," said Thomas, kindly, but more condescendingly than suited Miss Matilda's tastes.
Kitely's
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From this reading When Tom left the office he walked into Mr. Kitely's shop, for he was afraid lest Mr. Stopper should see him turn up to Guild Court.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When Tom left the office he walked into Mr. Kitely's shop, for he was afraid lest Mr. Stopper should see him turn up to Guild Court.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading When Tom left the office he walked into Mr. Kitely's shop, for he was afraid lest Mr. Stopper should see him turn up to Guild Court.
Matilda's
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From this reading "Well, chick," said Thomas, kindly, but more condescendingly than suited Miss Matilda's tastes.
Mattie
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From this reading There was nobody in the shop but Mattie.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Well, chick," said Thomas, kindly, but more condescendingly than suited Miss Matilda's tastes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Well, chick," said Thomas, kindly, but more condescendingly than suited Miss Matilda's tastes.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Tom left the office he walked into Mr. Kitely's shop, for he was afraid lest Mr. Stopper should see him turn up to Guild Court.
no person; not anyone
From this reading There was nobody in the shop but Mattie.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had almost forgotten Mr. Kitely's behavior about the book he would not keep for him, and his resentment was gone quite.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading When Tom left the office he walked into Mr. Kitely's shop, for he was afraid lest Mr. Stopper should see him turn up to Guild Court.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He had almost forgotten Mr. Kitely's behavior about the book he would not keep for him, and his resentment was gone quite.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading He had almost forgotten Mr. Kitely's behavior about the book he would not keep for him, and his resentment was gone quite.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, chick," said Thomas, kindly, but more condescendingly than suited Miss Matilda's tastes.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When Tom left the office he walked into Mr. Kitely's shop, for he was afraid lest Mr. Stopper should see him turn up to Guild Court.
do one's shopping
From this reading When Tom left the office he walked into Mr. Kitely's shop, for he was afraid lest Mr. Stopper should see him turn up to Guild Court.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When Tom left the office he walked into Mr. Kitely's shop, for he was afraid lest Mr. Stopper should see him turn up to Guild Court.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading HOW TOM SPENT THE EVENING.
StoppernounUS /ˈstɑːpər/
an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down
From this reading When Tom left the office he walked into Mr. Kitely's shop, for he was afraid lest Mr. Stopper should see him turn up to Guild Court.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading "Well, chick," said Thomas, kindly, but more condescendingly than suited Miss Matilda's tastes.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading "Well, chick," said Thomas, kindly, but more condescendingly than suited Miss Matilda's tastes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Well, chick," said Thomas, kindly, but more condescendingly than suited Miss Matilda's tastes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW TOM SPENT THE EVENING.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nobody in the shop but Mattie.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading "Well, chick," said Thomas, kindly, but more condescendingly than suited Miss Matilda's tastes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Tom left the office he walked into Mr. Kitely's shop, for he was afraid lest Mr. Stopper should see him turn up to Guild Court.
male cat
From this reading HOW TOM SPENT THE EVENING.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading When Tom left the office he walked into Mr. Kitely's shop, for he was afraid lest Mr. Stopper should see him turn up to Guild Court.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Tom left the office he walked into Mr. Kitely's shop, for he was afraid lest Mr. Stopper should see him turn up to Guild Court.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading When Tom left the office he walked into Mr. Kitely's shop, for he was afraid lest Mr. Stopper should see him turn up to Guild Court.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Tom left the office he walked into Mr. Kitely's shop, for he was afraid lest Mr. Stopper should see him turn up to Guild Court.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, chick," said Thomas, kindly, but more condescendingly than suited Miss Matilda's tastes.
at the time that
From this reading When Tom left the office he walked into Mr. Kitely's shop, for he was afraid lest Mr. Stopper should see him turn up to Guild Court.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had almost forgotten Mr. Kitely's behavior about the book he would not keep for him, and his resentment was gone quite.
