used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DREARY ONE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I mean to have one, and I should like to take you with me."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
Couldn't
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From this reading "Couldn't you get a holiday on Saturday, Tom?" said Mr. Worboise.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
don't
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From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
DREARYadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading A DREARY ONE.
eh
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From this reading Not over friendly, eh?
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Not over friendly, eh?
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Couldn't you get a holiday on Saturday, Tom?" said Mr. Worboise.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I mean to have one, and I should like to take you with me."
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading "Couldn't you get a holiday on Saturday, Tom?" said Mr. Worboise.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I mean to have one, and I should like to take you with me."
involvingverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I mean to have one, and I should like to take you with me."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I mean to have one, and I should like to take you with me."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "I mean to have one, and I should like to take you with me."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Couldn't you get a holiday on Saturday, Tom?" said Mr. Worboise.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Couldn't you get a holiday on Saturday, Tom?" said Mr. Worboise.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A DREARY ONE.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Not over friendly, eh?
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Couldn't you get a holiday on Saturday, Tom?" said Mr. Worboise.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "Couldn't you get a holiday on Saturday, Tom?" said Mr. Worboise.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I mean to have one, and I should like to take you with me."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
in the near future
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
StoppernounUS /ˈstɑːpər/
an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
carry out
From this reading "I mean to have one, and I should like to take you with me."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I mean to have one, and I should like to take you with me."
male cat
From this reading "Couldn't you get a holiday on Saturday, Tom?" said Mr. Worboise.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
which person or people
From this reading "I don't know, father," answered Tom, who did not regard the proposal as involving any great probability of enjoyment; "my holiday is coming so soon that I should not like to ask for it, especially as Mr. Stopper--" "What about Mr. Stopper?
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I mean to have one, and I should like to take you with me."
Worboise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Couldn't you get a holiday on Saturday, Tom?" said Mr. Worboise.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Couldn't you get a holiday on Saturday, Tom?" said Mr. Worboise.
