AbelnounUS /ˈeɪbəl/
Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)
From this reading JACK BEGINS TO REALIZE HIS SITUATION "It's very strange," thought Jack, "that Uncle Abel doesn't take any notice of my letter."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In fact, our hero felt rather indignant, as well as surprised, and on the next visit of Dr. Robinson, he asked: "Hasn't my uncle been here to ask about me?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In fact, our hero felt rather indignant, as well as surprised, and on the next visit of Dr. Robinson, he asked: "Hasn't my uncle been here to ask about me?"
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading JACK BEGINS TO REALIZE HIS SITUATION "It's very strange," thought Jack, "that Uncle Abel doesn't take any notice of my letter."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact, our hero felt rather indignant, as well as surprised, and on the next visit of Dr. Robinson, he asked: "Hasn't my uncle been here to ask about me?"
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading In fact, our hero felt rather indignant, as well as surprised, and on the next visit of Dr. Robinson, he asked: "Hasn't my uncle been here to ask about me?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading In fact, our hero felt rather indignant, as well as surprised, and on the next visit of Dr. Robinson, he asked: "Hasn't my uncle been here to ask about me?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "He just inquired how you were, and said he thought you were better off with us than you would be at home."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He just inquired how you were, and said he thought you were better off with us than you would be at home."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In fact, our hero felt rather indignant, as well as surprised, and on the next visit of Dr. Robinson, he asked: "Hasn't my uncle been here to ask about me?"
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading JACK BEGINS TO REALIZE HIS SITUATION "It's very strange," thought Jack, "that Uncle Abel doesn't take any notice of my letter."
(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 "He just inquired how you were, and said he thought you were better off with us than you would be at home."
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Why didn't you bring him up here to see me?"
didn't
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From this reading "Why didn't you bring him up here to see me?"
doesn't
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From this reading JACK BEGINS TO REALIZE HIS SITUATION "It's very strange," thought Jack, "that Uncle Abel doesn't take any notice of my letter."
Dr
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From this reading In fact, our hero felt rather indignant, as well as surprised, and on the next visit of Dr. Robinson, he asked: "Hasn't my uncle been here to ask about me?"
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, our hero felt rather indignant, as well as surprised, and on the next visit of Dr. Robinson, he asked: "Hasn't my uncle been here to ask about me?"
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In fact, our hero felt rather indignant, as well as surprised, and on the next visit of Dr. Robinson, he asked: "Hasn't my uncle been here to ask about me?"
Hasn't
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From this reading In fact, our hero felt rather indignant, as well as surprised, and on the next visit of Dr. Robinson, he asked: "Hasn't my uncle been here to ask about me?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact, our hero felt rather indignant, as well as surprised, and on the next visit of Dr. Robinson, he asked: "Hasn't my uncle been here to ask about me?"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In fact, our hero felt rather indignant, as well as surprised, and on the next visit of Dr. Robinson, he asked: "Hasn't my uncle been here to ask about me?"
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading In fact, our hero felt rather indignant, as well as surprised, and on the next visit of Dr. Robinson, he asked: "Hasn't my uncle been here to ask about me?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Why didn't you bring him up here to see me?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JACK BEGINS TO REALIZE HIS SITUATION "It's very strange," thought Jack, "that Uncle Abel doesn't take any notice of my letter."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "He just inquired how you were, and said he thought you were better off with us than you would be at home."
how
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From this reading "He just inquired how you were, and said he thought you were better off with us than you would be at home."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, our hero felt rather indignant, as well as surprised, and on the next visit of Dr. Robinson, he asked: "Hasn't my uncle been here to ask about me?"
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading In fact, our hero felt rather indignant, as well as surprised, and on the next visit of Dr. Robinson, he asked: "Hasn't my uncle been here to ask about me?"
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "He just inquired how you were, and said he thought you were better off with us than you would be at home."
It's
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From this reading JACK BEGINS TO REALIZE HIS SITUATION "It's very strange," thought Jack, "that Uncle Abel doesn't take any notice of my letter."
a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK BEGINS TO REALIZE HIS SITUATION "It's very strange," thought Jack, "that Uncle Abel doesn't take any notice of my letter."
and nothing more
From this reading "He just inquired how you were, and said he thought you were better off with us than you would be at home."
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading JACK BEGINS TO REALIZE HIS SITUATION "It's very strange," thought Jack, "that Uncle Abel doesn't take any notice of my letter."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Yes," said the old man, unexpectedly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In fact, our hero felt rather indignant, as well as surprised, and on the next visit of Dr. Robinson, he asked: "Hasn't my uncle been here to ask about me?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading JACK BEGINS TO REALIZE HIS SITUATION "It's very strange," thought Jack, "that Uncle Abel doesn't take any notice of my letter."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading In fact, our hero felt rather indignant, as well as surprised, and on the next visit of Dr. Robinson, he asked: "Hasn't my uncle been here to ask about me?"
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading JACK BEGINS TO REALIZE HIS SITUATION "It's very strange," thought Jack, "that Uncle Abel doesn't take any notice of my letter."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JACK BEGINS TO REALIZE HIS SITUATION "It's very strange," thought Jack, "that Uncle Abel doesn't take any notice of my letter."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "He just inquired how you were, and said he thought you were better off with us than you would be at home."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Yes," said the old man, unexpectedly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In fact, our hero felt rather indignant, as well as surprised, and on the next visit of Dr. Robinson, he asked: "Hasn't my uncle been here to ask about me?"
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In fact, our hero felt rather indignant, as well as surprised, and on the next visit of Dr. Robinson, he asked: "Hasn't my uncle been here to ask about me?"
on the contrary
From this reading In fact, our hero felt rather indignant, as well as surprised, and on the next visit of Dr. Robinson, he asked: "Hasn't my uncle been here to ask about me?"
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading JACK BEGINS TO REALIZE HIS SITUATION "It's very strange," thought Jack, "that Uncle Abel doesn't take any notice of my letter."
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading In fact, our hero felt rather indignant, as well as surprised, and on the next visit of Dr. Robinson, he asked: "Hasn't my uncle been here to ask about me?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes," said the old man, unexpectedly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Why didn't you bring him up here to see me?"
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading JACK BEGINS TO REALIZE HIS SITUATION "It's very strange," thought Jack, "that Uncle Abel doesn't take any notice of my letter."
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading JACK BEGINS TO REALIZE HIS SITUATION "It's very strange," thought Jack, "that Uncle Abel doesn't take any notice of my letter."
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading In fact, our hero felt rather indignant, as well as surprised, and on the next visit of Dr. Robinson, he asked: "Hasn't my uncle been here to ask about me?"
carry out
From this reading JACK BEGINS TO REALIZE HIS SITUATION "It's very strange," thought Jack, "that Uncle Abel doesn't take any notice of my letter."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "He just inquired how you were, and said he thought you were better off with us than you would be at home."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JACK BEGINS TO REALIZE HIS SITUATION "It's very strange," thought Jack, "that Uncle Abel doesn't take any notice of my letter."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In fact, our hero felt rather indignant, as well as surprised, and on the next visit of Dr. Robinson, he asked: "Hasn't my uncle been here to ask about me?"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading JACK BEGINS TO REALIZE HIS SITUATION "It's very strange," thought Jack, "that Uncle Abel doesn't take any notice of my letter."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JACK BEGINS TO REALIZE HIS SITUATION "It's very strange," thought Jack, "that Uncle Abel doesn't take any notice of my letter."
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading JACK BEGINS TO REALIZE HIS SITUATION "It's very strange," thought Jack, "that Uncle Abel doesn't take any notice of my letter."
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading "Yes," said the old man, unexpectedly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Why didn't you bring him up here to see me?"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He just inquired how you were, and said he thought you were better off with us than you would be at home."
precisely as stated
From this reading JACK BEGINS TO REALIZE HIS SITUATION "It's very strange," thought Jack, "that Uncle Abel doesn't take any notice of my letter."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In fact, our hero felt rather indignant, as well as surprised, and on the next visit of Dr. Robinson, he asked: "Hasn't my uncle been here to ask about me?"
(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 In fact, our hero felt rather indignant, as well as surprised, and on the next visit of Dr. Robinson, he asked: "Hasn't my uncle been here to ask about me?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "He just inquired how you were, and said he thought you were better off with us than you would be at home."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why didn't you bring him up here to see me?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "He just inquired how you were, and said he thought you were better off with us than you would be at home."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "He just inquired how you were, and said he thought you were better off with us than you would be at home."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," said the old man, unexpectedly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why didn't you bring him up here to see me?"
