used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He fully meant to devote himself to that home work, to forget the fairy stories that still hung like a mist about his brain and tackle those fractions like a man.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He fully meant to devote himself to that home work, to forget the fairy stories that still hung like a mist about his brain and tackle those fractions like a man.
(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 But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He fully meant to devote himself to that home work, to forget the fairy stories that still hung like a mist about his brain and tackle those fractions like a man.
arithmeticnounUS /ˌerɪθˈmetɪk/
the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
From this reading There was the arithmetic.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading There were the two fairy books from the Library.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading He fully meant to devote himself to that home work, to forget the fairy stories that still hung like a mist about his brain and tackle those fractions like a man.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE PIXIE STARTS IT Of course, Wendell’s intentions were excellent.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading He fully meant to devote himself to that home work, to forget the fairy stories that still hung like a mist about his brain and tackle those fractions like a man.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading THE PIXIE STARTS IT Of course, Wendell’s intentions were excellent.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading He fully meant to devote himself to that home work, to forget the fairy stories that still hung like a mist about his brain and tackle those fractions like a man.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He fully meant to devote himself to that home work, to forget the fairy stories that still hung like a mist about his brain and tackle those fractions like a man.
set up or found
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
fractionsnounUS /ˈfrækʃənz/
plural of “fraction” — a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
From this reading He fully meant to devote himself to that home work, to forget the fairy stories that still hung like a mist about his brain and tackle those fractions like a man.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were the two fairy books from the Library.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He fully meant to devote himself to that home work, to forget the fairy stories that still hung like a mist about his brain and tackle those fractions like a man.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He fully meant to devote himself to that home work, to forget the fairy stories that still hung like a mist about his brain and tackle those fractions like a man.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He fully meant to devote himself to that home work, to forget the fairy stories that still hung like a mist about his brain and tackle those fractions like a man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He fully meant to devote himself to that home work, to forget the fairy stories that still hung like a mist about his brain and tackle those fractions like a man.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He fully meant to devote himself to that home work, to forget the fairy stories that still hung like a mist about his brain and tackle those fractions like a man.
how
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From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading He fully meant to devote himself to that home work, to forget the fairy stories that still hung like a mist about his brain and tackle those fractions like a man.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE PIXIE STARTS IT Of course, Wendell’s intentions were excellent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PIXIE STARTS IT Of course, Wendell’s intentions were excellent.
and nothing more
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
a room where books are kept
From this reading There were the two fairy books from the Library.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He fully meant to devote himself to that home work, to forget the fairy stories that still hung like a mist about his brain and tackle those fractions like a man.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He fully meant to devote himself to that home work, to forget the fairy stories that still hung like a mist about his brain and tackle those fractions like a man.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He fully meant to devote himself to that home work, to forget the fairy stories that still hung like a mist about his brain and tackle those fractions like a man.
become covered with mist
From this reading He fully meant to devote himself to that home work, to forget the fairy stories that still hung like a mist about his brain and tackle those fractions like a man.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PIXIE STARTS IT Of course, Wendell’s intentions were excellent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
PIXIEnounUS /ˈpɪksi/
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading THE PIXIE STARTS IT Of course, Wendell’s intentions were excellent.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
in the near future
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
STARTSnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading THE PIXIE STARTS IT Of course, Wendell’s intentions were excellent.
not in physical motion
From this reading He fully meant to devote himself to that home work, to forget the fairy stories that still hung like a mist about his brain and tackle those fractions like a man.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He fully meant to devote himself to that home work, to forget the fairy stories that still hung like a mist about his brain and tackle those fractions like a man.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading He fully meant to devote himself to that home work, to forget the fairy stories that still hung like a mist about his brain and tackle those fractions like a man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He fully meant to devote himself to that home work, to forget the fairy stories that still hung like a mist about his brain and tackle those fractions like a man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PIXIE STARTS IT Of course, Wendell’s intentions were excellent.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was the arithmetic.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He fully meant to devote himself to that home work, to forget the fairy stories that still hung like a mist about his brain and tackle those fractions like a man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He fully meant to devote himself to that home work, to forget the fairy stories that still hung like a mist about his brain and tackle those fractions like a man.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were the two fairy books from the Library.
literature in metrical form
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was the arithmetic.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
Wendell's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PIXIE STARTS IT Of course, Wendell’s intentions were excellent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PIXIE STARTS IT Of course, Wendell’s intentions were excellent.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But we all know how it is,--just as soon as we have looked at this one funny page of the newspaper, or read this one verse, or found out what the next chapter is about, we will certainly settle right down to business.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He fully meant to devote himself to that home work, to forget the fairy stories that still hung like a mist about his brain and tackle those fractions like a man.
