used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PLANNING A VISIT.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading You have delayed so long on the way that it is about time you did something, and the only way I know of for you to do it is by getting hold of Fortyforefoot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You have delayed so long on the way that it is about time you did something, and the only way I know of for you to do it is by getting hold of Fortyforefoot.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading You have delayed so long on the way that it is about time you did something, and the only way I know of for you to do it is by getting hold of Fortyforefoot.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading You have delayed so long on the way that it is about time you did something, and the only way I know of for you to do it is by getting hold of Fortyforefoot.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You have delayed so long on the way that it is about time you did something, and the only way I know of for you to do it is by getting hold of Fortyforefoot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
Fortyforefoot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have delayed so long on the way that it is about time you did something, and the only way I know of for you to do it is by getting hold of Fortyforefoot.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading You have delayed so long on the way that it is about time you did something, and the only way I know of for you to do it is by getting hold of Fortyforefoot.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You have delayed so long on the way that it is about time you did something, and the only way I know of for you to do it is by getting hold of Fortyforefoot.
Jimmieboy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The major is right there, Jimmieboy.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You have delayed so long on the way that it is about time you did something, and the only way I know of for you to do it is by getting hold of Fortyforefoot.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading You have delayed so long on the way that it is about time you did something, and the only way I know of for you to do it is by getting hold of Fortyforefoot.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You have delayed so long on the way that it is about time you did something, and the only way I know of for you to do it is by getting hold of Fortyforefoot.
and nothing more
From this reading You have delayed so long on the way that it is about time you did something, and the only way I know of for you to do it is by getting hold of Fortyforefoot.
PLANNINGnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading PLANNING A VISIT.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "The major is right there, Jimmieboy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You have delayed so long on the way that it is about time you did something, and the only way I know of for you to do it is by getting hold of Fortyforefoot.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading You have delayed so long on the way that it is about time you did something, and the only way I know of for you to do it is by getting hold of Fortyforefoot.
spritenounUS /spraɪt/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading "Yes," said the sprite.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
express a supposition
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "The major is right there, Jimmieboy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading You have delayed so long on the way that it is about time you did something, and the only way I know of for you to do it is by getting hold of Fortyforefoot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading PLANNING A VISIT.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading You have delayed so long on the way that it is about time you did something, and the only way I know of for you to do it is by getting hold of Fortyforefoot.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
(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, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Well, now that that is settled," said the major with a sigh of relief, "I suppose we had better start off and see whether Fortyforefoot will attend to this business of getting the provisions for us."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," said the sprite.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You have delayed so long on the way that it is about time you did something, and the only way I know of for you to do it is by getting hold of Fortyforefoot.
