aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She had carried out her intention of consulting him about the affairs which most interested her.
matters of personal concern
From this reading She had carried out her intention of consulting him about the affairs which most interested her.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The Misses Herrick began to fuel some degree of liking for the boy, who, though occasionally noisy, was always polite, and he and Elizabeth were soon firm friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So much of his time was occupied in visits to the oculist and in seeing the sights of the city that he was not in the house during the greater part of the day.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Misses Herrick began to fuel some degree of liking for the boy, who, though occasionally noisy, was always polite, and he and Elizabeth were soon firm friends.
a youthful male person
From this reading The Misses Herrick began to fuel some degree of liking for the boy, who, though occasionally noisy, was always polite, and he and Elizabeth were soon firm friends.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She had carried out her intention of consulting him about the affairs which most interested her.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading So much of his time was occupied in visits to the oculist and in seeing the sights of the city that he was not in the house during the greater part of the day.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading She had told him of her longing for their father's return and of the letter she had written to him; she had even conducted him to the mysterious room.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading She had carried out her intention of consulting him about the affairs which most interested her.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading So much of his time was occupied in visits to the oculist and in seeing the sights of the city that he was not in the house during the greater part of the day.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The Misses Herrick began to fuel some degree of liking for the boy, who, though occasionally noisy, was always polite, and he and Elizabeth were soon firm friends.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading So much of his time was occupied in visits to the oculist and in seeing the sights of the city that he was not in the house during the greater part of the day.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading The Misses Herrick began to fuel some degree of liking for the boy, who, though occasionally noisy, was always polite, and he and Elizabeth were soon firm friends.
divisible by two
From this reading She had told him of her longing for their father's return and of the letter she had written to him; she had even conducted him to the mysterious room.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She had told him of her longing for their father's return and of the letter she had written to him; she had even conducted him to the mysterious room.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The Misses Herrick began to fuel some degree of liking for the boy, who, though occasionally noisy, was always polite, and he and Elizabeth were soon firm friends.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first week of Valentine's stay passed rapidly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Misses Herrick began to fuel some degree of liking for the boy, who, though occasionally noisy, was always polite, and he and Elizabeth were soon firm friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Misses Herrick began to fuel some degree of liking for the boy, who, though occasionally noisy, was always polite, and he and Elizabeth were soon firm friends.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading The Misses Herrick began to fuel some degree of liking for the boy, who, though occasionally noisy, was always polite, and he and Elizabeth were soon firm friends.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading So much of his time was occupied in visits to the oculist and in seeing the sights of the city that he was not in the house during the greater part of the day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had carried out her intention of consulting him about the affairs which most interested her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So much of his time was occupied in visits to the oculist and in seeing the sights of the city that he was not in the house during the greater part of the day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had carried out her intention of consulting him about the affairs which most interested her.
HerricknounUS /ˈherɪk/
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
From this reading The Misses Herrick began to fuel some degree of liking for the boy, who, though occasionally noisy, was always polite, and he and Elizabeth were soon firm friends.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had carried out her intention of consulting him about the affairs which most interested her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So much of his time was occupied in visits to the oculist and in seeing the sights of the city that he was not in the house during the greater part of the day.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading So much of his time was occupied in visits to the oculist and in seeing the sights of the city that he was not in the house during the greater part of the day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So much of his time was occupied in visits to the oculist and in seeing the sights of the city that he was not in the house during the greater part of the day.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She had carried out her intention of consulting him about the affairs which most interested her.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading She had carried out her intention of consulting him about the affairs which most interested her.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She had told him of her longing for their father's return and of the letter she had written to him; she had even conducted him to the mysterious room.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading The Misses Herrick began to fuel some degree of liking for the boy, who, though occasionally noisy, was always polite, and he and Elizabeth were soon firm friends.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading She had told him of her longing for their father's return and of the letter she had written to him; she had even conducted him to the mysterious room.
MissesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading The Misses Herrick began to fuel some degree of liking for the boy, who, though occasionally noisy, was always polite, and he and Elizabeth were soon firm friends.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She had carried out her intention of consulting him about the affairs which most interested her.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading So much of his time was occupied in visits to the oculist and in seeing the sights of the city that he was not in the house during the greater part of the day.
of an obscure nature
From this reading She had told him of her longing for their father's return and of the letter she had written to him; she had even conducted him to the mysterious room.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading The Misses Herrick began to fuel some degree of liking for the boy, who, though occasionally noisy, was always polite, and he and Elizabeth were soon firm friends.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So much of his time was occupied in visits to the oculist and in seeing the sights of the city that he was not in the house during the greater part of the day.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading The Misses Herrick began to fuel some degree of liking for the boy, who, though occasionally noisy, was always polite, and he and Elizabeth were soon firm friends.
held or filled or in use
From this reading So much of his time was occupied in visits to the oculist and in seeing the sights of the city that he was not in the house during the greater part of the day.
oculistnounUS /ˈɔːkjuːlɪst/
a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses
From this reading So much of his time was occupied in visits to the oculist and in seeing the sights of the city that he was not in the house during the greater part of the day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first week of Valentine's stay passed rapidly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had carried out her intention of consulting him about the affairs which most interested her.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading So much of his time was occupied in visits to the oculist and in seeing the sights of the city that he was not in the house during the greater part of the day.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The first week of Valentine's stay passed rapidly.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading The Misses Herrick began to fuel some degree of liking for the boy, who, though occasionally noisy, was always polite, and he and Elizabeth were soon firm friends.
with speed
From this reading The first week of Valentine's stay passed rapidly.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She had told him of her longing for their father's return and of the letter she had written to him; she had even conducted him to the mysterious room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She had told him of her longing for their father's return and of the letter she had written to him; she had even conducted him to the mysterious room.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading So much of his time was occupied in visits to the oculist and in seeing the sights of the city that he was not in the house during the greater part of the day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had carried out her intention of consulting him about the affairs which most interested her.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading So much of his time was occupied in visits to the oculist and in seeing the sights of the city that he was not in the house during the greater part of the day.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So much of his time was occupied in visits to the oculist and in seeing the sights of the city that he was not in the house during the greater part of the day.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Misses Herrick began to fuel some degree of liking for the boy, who, though occasionally noisy, was always polite, and he and Elizabeth were soon firm friends.
in the near future
From this reading The Misses Herrick began to fuel some degree of liking for the boy, who, though occasionally noisy, was always polite, and he and Elizabeth were soon firm friends.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The first week of Valentine's stay passed rapidly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So much of his time was occupied in visits to the oculist and in seeing the sights of the city that he was not in the house during the greater part of the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first week of Valentine's stay passed rapidly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She had told him of her longing for their father's return and of the letter she had written to him; she had even conducted him to the mysterious room.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Misses Herrick began to fuel some degree of liking for the boy, who, though occasionally noisy, was always polite, and he and Elizabeth were soon firm friends.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading So much of his time was occupied in visits to the oculist and in seeing the sights of the city that he was not in the house during the greater part of the day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So much of his time was occupied in visits to the oculist and in seeing the sights of the city that he was not in the house during the greater part of the day.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She had told him of her longing for their father's return and of the letter she had written to him; she had even conducted him to the mysterious room.
Valentine'snounUS /ˈvæləntaɪnz/
possessive form of “valentine” — a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading The first week of Valentine's stay passed rapidly.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading So much of his time was occupied in visits to the oculist and in seeing the sights of the city that he was not in the house during the greater part of the day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So much of his time was occupied in visits to the oculist and in seeing the sights of the city that he was not in the house during the greater part of the day.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The first week of Valentine's stay passed rapidly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Misses Herrick began to fuel some degree of liking for the boy, who, though occasionally noisy, was always polite, and he and Elizabeth were soon firm friends.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had carried out her intention of consulting him about the affairs which most interested her.
which person or people
From this reading The Misses Herrick began to fuel some degree of liking for the boy, who, though occasionally noisy, was always polite, and he and Elizabeth were soon firm friends.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading She had told him of her longing for their father's return and of the letter she had written to him; she had even conducted him to the mysterious room.
