used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What did he want of you, Fan?" asked Kate Magner, with a curiosity not unmixed with anxiety, as her leader in mischief joined her at the foot of the pier.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "We have no time to talk about it now."
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "But what did he say?" demanded Kate, who thought her present action ought to be governed in some measure by the words of the constable.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading "What did he want of you, Fan?" asked Kate Magner, with a curiosity not unmixed with anxiety, as her leader in mischief joined her at the foot of the pier.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What did he want of you, Fan?" asked Kate Magner, with a curiosity not unmixed with anxiety, as her leader in mischief joined her at the foot of the pier.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What did he want of you, Fan?" asked Kate Magner, with a curiosity not unmixed with anxiety, as her leader in mischief joined her at the foot of the pier.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What did he want of you, Fan?" asked Kate Magner, with a curiosity not unmixed with anxiety, as her leader in mischief joined her at the foot of the pier.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But what did he say?" demanded Kate, who thought her present action ought to be governed in some measure by the words of the constable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But what did he say?" demanded Kate, who thought her present action ought to be governed in some measure by the words of the constable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "But what did he say?" demanded Kate, who thought her present action ought to be governed in some measure by the words of the constable.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading "But what did he say?" demanded Kate, who thought her present action ought to be governed in some measure by the words of the constable.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading "What did he want of you, Fan?" asked Kate Magner, with a curiosity not unmixed with anxiety, as her leader in mischief joined her at the foot of the pier.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "But what did he say?" demanded Kate, who thought her present action ought to be governed in some measure by the words of the constable.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "What did he want of you, Fan?" asked Kate Magner, with a curiosity not unmixed with anxiety, as her leader in mischief joined her at the foot of the pier.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "O, never mind that," exclaimed Fanny, in reply.
FanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading "What did he want of you, Fan?" asked Kate Magner, with a curiosity not unmixed with anxiety, as her leader in mischief joined her at the foot of the pier.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading FANNY THE SKIPPER.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "What did he want of you, Fan?" asked Kate Magner, with a curiosity not unmixed with anxiety, as her leader in mischief joined her at the foot of the pier.
governednounUS /ˈɡʌvərnd/
the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
From this reading "But what did he say?" demanded Kate, who thought her present action ought to be governed in some measure by the words of the constable.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We have no time to talk about it now."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What did he want of you, Fan?" asked Kate Magner, with a curiosity not unmixed with anxiety, as her leader in mischief joined her at the foot of the pier.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "What did he want of you, Fan?" asked Kate Magner, with a curiosity not unmixed with anxiety, as her leader in mischief joined her at the foot of the pier.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What did he want of you, Fan?" asked Kate Magner, with a curiosity not unmixed with anxiety, as her leader in mischief joined her at the foot of the pier.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "We have no time to talk about it now."
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading "What did he want of you, Fan?" asked Kate Magner, with a curiosity not unmixed with anxiety, as her leader in mischief joined her at the foot of the pier.
Kate
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From this reading "What did he want of you, Fan?" asked Kate Magner, with a curiosity not unmixed with anxiety, as her leader in mischief joined her at the foot of the pier.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "What did he want of you, Fan?" asked Kate Magner, with a curiosity not unmixed with anxiety, as her leader in mischief joined her at the foot of the pier.
Magner
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From this reading "What did he want of you, Fan?" asked Kate Magner, with a curiosity not unmixed with anxiety, as her leader in mischief joined her at the foot of the pier.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "But what did he say?" demanded Kate, who thought her present action ought to be governed in some measure by the words of the constable.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "O, never mind that," exclaimed Fanny, in reply.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading "What did he want of you, Fan?" asked Kate Magner, with a curiosity not unmixed with anxiety, as her leader in mischief joined her at the foot of the pier.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "O, never mind that," exclaimed Fanny, in reply.
not any; not one
From this reading "We have no time to talk about it now."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "What did he want of you, Fan?" asked Kate Magner, with a curiosity not unmixed with anxiety, as her leader in mischief joined her at the foot of the pier.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "We have no time to talk about it now."
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading "O, never mind that," exclaimed Fanny, in reply.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What did he want of you, Fan?" asked Kate Magner, with a curiosity not unmixed with anxiety, as her leader in mischief joined her at the foot of the pier.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "But what did he say?" demanded Kate, who thought her present action ought to be governed in some measure by the words of the constable.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading "What did he want of you, Fan?" asked Kate Magner, with a curiosity not unmixed with anxiety, as her leader in mischief joined her at the foot of the pier.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "But what did he say?" demanded Kate, who thought her present action ought to be governed in some measure by the words of the constable.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "O, never mind that," exclaimed Fanny, in reply.
express in words
From this reading "But what did he say?" demanded Kate, who thought her present action ought to be governed in some measure by the words of the constable.
SKIPPERnounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading FANNY THE SKIPPER.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "But what did he say?" demanded Kate, who thought her present action ought to be governed in some measure by the words of the constable.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "We have no time to talk about it now."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "O, never mind that," exclaimed Fanny, in reply.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FANNY THE SKIPPER.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "But what did he say?" demanded Kate, who thought her present action ought to be governed in some measure by the words of the constable.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "We have no time to talk about it now."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We have no time to talk about it now."
unmixedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪkst/
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading "What did he want of you, Fan?" asked Kate Magner, with a curiosity not unmixed with anxiety, as her leader in mischief joined her at the foot of the pier.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "What did he want of you, Fan?" asked Kate Magner, with a curiosity not unmixed with anxiety, as her leader in mischief joined her at the foot of the pier.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We have no time to talk about it now."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What did he want of you, Fan?" asked Kate Magner, with a curiosity not unmixed with anxiety, as her leader in mischief joined her at the foot of the pier.
which person or people
From this reading "But what did he say?" demanded Kate, who thought her present action ought to be governed in some measure by the words of the constable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What did he want of you, Fan?" asked Kate Magner, with a curiosity not unmixed with anxiety, as her leader in mischief joined her at the foot of the pier.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "But what did he say?" demanded Kate, who thought her present action ought to be governed in some measure by the words of the constable.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What did he want of you, Fan?" asked Kate Magner, with a curiosity not unmixed with anxiety, as her leader in mischief joined her at the foot of the pier.
