used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet take care, you gave it a bit too pure just now.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading The two exchanged a brief admiring glance.
(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 "Oh, I'm all right with Constance," was the reply.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The old lady rather enjoyed the gibe: "My dear, I can trust you never to give any one an overdose of it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The old lady rather enjoyed the gibe: "My dear, I can trust you never to give any one an overdose of it.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Yet take care, you gave it a bit too pure just now.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The two exchanged a brief admiring glance.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The old lady rather enjoyed the gibe: "My dear, I can trust you never to give any one an overdose of it.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Yet take care, you gave it a bit too pure just now.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Don't ever risk it so on that fool Constance, she has the intuitive insight of a small child--the kind you lost so early."
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Don't ever risk it so on that fool Constance, she has the intuitive insight of a small child--the kind you lost so early."
dearly loved
From this reading The old lady rather enjoyed the gibe: "My dear, I can trust you never to give any one an overdose of it.
Don't
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From this reading Don't ever risk it so on that fool Constance, she has the intuitive insight of a small child--the kind you lost so early."
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Don't ever risk it so on that fool Constance, she has the intuitive insight of a small child--the kind you lost so early."
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The old lady rather enjoyed the gibe: "My dear, I can trust you never to give any one an overdose of it.
at any time
From this reading Don't ever risk it so on that fool Constance, she has the intuitive insight of a small child--the kind you lost so early."
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading The two exchanged a brief admiring glance.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Don't ever risk it so on that fool Constance, she has the intuitive insight of a small child--the kind you lost so early."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Yet take care, you gave it a bit too pure just now.
gibeverbUS /dʒaɪb/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading The old lady rather enjoyed the gibe: "My dear, I can trust you never to give any one an overdose of it.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The old lady rather enjoyed the gibe: "My dear, I can trust you never to give any one an overdose of it.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The two exchanged a brief admiring glance.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Don't ever risk it so on that fool Constance, she has the intuitive insight of a small child--the kind you lost so early."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The old lady rather enjoyed the gibe: "My dear, I can trust you never to give any one an overdose of it.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, I'm all right with Constance," was the reply.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading Don't ever risk it so on that fool Constance, she has the intuitive insight of a small child--the kind you lost so early."
intuitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtuːətɪv/
spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency
From this reading Don't ever risk it so on that fool Constance, she has the intuitive insight of a small child--the kind you lost so early."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The old lady rather enjoyed the gibe: "My dear, I can trust you never to give any one an overdose of it.
and nothing more
From this reading Yet take care, you gave it a bit too pure just now.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Don't ever risk it so on that fool Constance, she has the intuitive insight of a small child--the kind you lost so early."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The old lady rather enjoyed the gibe: "My dear, I can trust you never to give any one an overdose of it.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Don't ever risk it so on that fool Constance, she has the intuitive insight of a small child--the kind you lost so early."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The old lady rather enjoyed the gibe: "My dear, I can trust you never to give any one an overdose of it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The old lady rather enjoyed the gibe: "My dear, I can trust you never to give any one an overdose of it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Yet take care, you gave it a bit too pure just now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The old lady rather enjoyed the gibe: "My dear, I can trust you never to give any one an overdose of it.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, I'm all right with Constance," was the reply.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old lady rather enjoyed the gibe: "My dear, I can trust you never to give any one an overdose of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Don't ever risk it so on that fool Constance, she has the intuitive insight of a small child--the kind you lost so early."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The old lady rather enjoyed the gibe: "My dear, I can trust you never to give any one an overdose of it.
overdoseverbUS /ˈoʊvərdoʊs/
dose too heavily
From this reading The old lady rather enjoyed the gibe: "My dear, I can trust you never to give any one an overdose of it.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Yet take care, you gave it a bit too pure just now.
on the contrary
From this reading The old lady rather enjoyed the gibe: "My dear, I can trust you never to give any one an overdose of it.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Oh, I'm all right with Constance," was the reply.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Oh, I'm all right with Constance," was the reply.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Don't ever risk it so on that fool Constance, she has the intuitive insight of a small child--the kind you lost so early."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Don't ever risk it so on that fool Constance, she has the intuitive insight of a small child--the kind you lost so early."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Don't ever risk it so on that fool Constance, she has the intuitive insight of a small child--the kind you lost so early."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Don't ever risk it so on that fool Constance, she has the intuitive insight of a small child--the kind you lost so early."
carry out
From this reading Yet take care, you gave it a bit too pure just now.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Don't ever risk it so on that fool Constance, she has the intuitive insight of a small child--the kind you lost so early."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The old lady rather enjoyed the gibe: "My dear, I can trust you never to give any one an overdose of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The old lady rather enjoyed the gibe: "My dear, I can trust you never to give any one an overdose of it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Yet take care, you gave it a bit too pure just now.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading The old lady rather enjoyed the gibe: "My dear, I can trust you never to give any one an overdose of it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two exchanged a brief admiring glance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, I'm all right with Constance," was the reply.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Oh, I'm all right with Constance," was the reply.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet take care, you gave it a bit too pure just now.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The old lady rather enjoyed the gibe: "My dear, I can trust you never to give any one an overdose of it.
