used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
equally
From this reading "All things seem alike to me: I haven't any choice."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "All things seem alike to me: I haven't any choice."
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Meanwhile my inspiration may come along."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "That's just the trouble," and the youthful brows knit in perplexity.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "But what would you like best, Jack?"
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "That's just the trouble," and the youthful brows knit in perplexity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But what would you like best, Jack?"
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading "All things seem alike to me: I haven't any choice."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Meanwhile my inspiration may come along."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
haven't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "All things seem alike to me: I haven't any choice."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading Meanwhile my inspiration may come along."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
and nothing more
From this reading "That's just the trouble," and the youthful brows knit in perplexity.
knitverbUS /nɪt/
make (textiles) by knitting
From this reading "That's just the trouble," and the youthful brows knit in perplexity.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "But what would you like best, Jack?"
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Meanwhile my inspiration may come along."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile my inspiration may come along."
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Meanwhile my inspiration may come along."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
the act of departing politely
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading "That's just the trouble," and the youthful brows knit in perplexity.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "All things seem alike to me: I haven't any choice."
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's just the trouble," and the youthful brows knit in perplexity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
a special situation
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "All things seem alike to me: I haven't any choice."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "That's just the trouble," and the youthful brows knit in perplexity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "But what would you like best, Jack?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "But what would you like best, Jack?"
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "FATHER!" exclaimed Jack a few days after this parting from his bosom friend, "I think I will go in the mill for a year or two, if there is any thing for me to do.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But what would you like best, Jack?"
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading "That's just the trouble," and the youthful brows knit in perplexity.
