used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Foolish and Vexatious Quarrel Is Thrust Upon Me.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She told me a great deal about Mr. Stewart's health, which I learned was far less satisfactory than his letters had given reason to suspect.
AlbanynounUS /ˈɔːlbəni/
state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river
From this reading In reply to questions, I told her of my business and my daily life here in Albany.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Foolish and Vexatious Quarrel Is Thrust Upon Me.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
next to; at the side of
From this reading I sat beside Daisy, and we talked.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading In reply to questions, I told her of my business and my daily life here in Albany.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading In reply to questions, I told her of my business and my daily life here in Albany.
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading I sat beside Daisy, and we talked.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She told me a great deal about Mr. Stewart's health, which I learned was far less satisfactory than his letters had given reason to suspect.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She told me a great deal about Mr. Stewart's health, which I learned was far less satisfactory than his letters had given reason to suspect.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading A Foolish and Vexatious Quarrel Is Thrust Upon Me.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She told me a great deal about Mr. Stewart's health, which I learned was far less satisfactory than his letters had given reason to suspect.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She told me a great deal about Mr. Stewart's health, which I learned was far less satisfactory than his letters had given reason to suspect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She told me a great deal about Mr. Stewart's health, which I learned was far less satisfactory than his letters had given reason to suspect.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading She told me a great deal about Mr. Stewart's health, which I learned was far less satisfactory than his letters had given reason to suspect.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In reply to questions, I told her of my business and my daily life here in Albany.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In reply to questions, I told her of my business and my daily life here in Albany.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She told me a great deal about Mr. Stewart's health, which I learned was far less satisfactory than his letters had given reason to suspect.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I sat beside Daisy, and we talked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In reply to questions, I told her of my business and my daily life here in Albany.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Foolish and Vexatious Quarrel Is Thrust Upon Me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading She told me a great deal about Mr. Stewart's health, which I learned was far less satisfactory than his letters had given reason to suspect.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She told me a great deal about Mr. Stewart's health, which I learned was far less satisfactory than his letters had given reason to suspect.
the literary culture
From this reading She told me a great deal about Mr. Stewart's health, which I learned was far less satisfactory than his letters had given reason to suspect.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In reply to questions, I told her of my business and my daily life here in Albany.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
matteredverbUS /ˈmætərd/
past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A Foolish and Vexatious Quarrel Is Thrust Upon Me.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She told me a great deal about Mr. Stewart's health, which I learned was far less satisfactory than his letters had given reason to suspect.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In reply to questions, I told her of my business and my daily life here in Albany.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
an angry dispute
From this reading A Foolish and Vexatious Quarrel Is Thrust Upon Me.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading In reply to questions, I told her of my business and my daily life here in Albany.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She told me a great deal about Mr. Stewart's health, which I learned was far less satisfactory than his letters had given reason to suspect.
To recall to mind.
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading In reply to questions, I told her of my business and my daily life here in Albany.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I sat beside Daisy, and we talked.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading She told me a great deal about Mr. Stewart's health, which I learned was far less satisfactory than his letters had given reason to suspect.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She told me a great deal about Mr. Stewart's health, which I learned was far less satisfactory than his letters had given reason to suspect.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
Stewart'snounUS /ˈstuːərts/
possessive form of “stewart” — United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading She told me a great deal about Mr. Stewart's health, which I learned was far less satisfactory than his letters had given reason to suspect.
superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading She told me a great deal about Mr. Stewart's health, which I learned was far less satisfactory than his letters had given reason to suspect.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I sat beside Daisy, and we talked.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She told me a great deal about Mr. Stewart's health, which I learned was far less satisfactory than his letters had given reason to suspect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
push forcefully
From this reading A Foolish and Vexatious Quarrel Is Thrust Upon Me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She told me a great deal about Mr. Stewart's health, which I learned was far less satisfactory than his letters had given reason to suspect.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A Foolish and Vexatious Quarrel Is Thrust Upon Me.
VexatiousadjectiveUS /vekˈseɪʃəs/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading A Foolish and Vexatious Quarrel Is Thrust Upon Me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I sat beside Daisy, and we talked.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It was at the beginning a highly superficial conversation, as I remember it, during which neither looked at the other, and each made haste to fill up any threatened lapse into silence by words of some sort, it mattered not much what.
