aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I wonder if he's got bushy gray hair and whiskers, like somebody we were studying about yesterday.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading The letter which broke the long silence was read aloud several times that day, the girls especially searching between its lines for any hidden sentiment or hint of family affection.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading The letter which broke the long silence was read aloud several times that day, the girls especially searching between its lines for any hidden sentiment or hint of family affection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I wonder if he's got bushy gray hair and whiskers, like somebody we were studying about yesterday.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I don't see why on earth he tries to be generous when he doesn't know how," Helen said, musingly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The letter which broke the long silence was read aloud several times that day, the girls especially searching between its lines for any hidden sentiment or hint of family affection.
lacking funds
From this reading The letter which broke the long silence was read aloud several times that day, the girls especially searching between its lines for any hidden sentiment or hint of family affection.
bushyadjectiveUS /ˈbʊʃi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading "I wonder if he's got bushy gray hair and whiskers, like somebody we were studying about yesterday.
Cassiusnoun
prime mover in the conspiracy against Julius Caesar (died in 42 BC)
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The letter which broke the long silence was read aloud several times that day, the girls especially searching between its lines for any hidden sentiment or hint of family affection.
DELPHInounUS /ˈdelfaɪ/
an ancient Greek city on the slopes of Mount Parnassus; site of the oracle of Delphi
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
doesn't
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From this reading "I don't see why on earth he tries to be generous when he doesn't know how," Helen said, musingly.
don't
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From this reading "I don't see why on earth he tries to be generous when he doesn't know how," Helen said, musingly.
dubbedverbUS /dʌbd/
inflected form of “dub” — give a nickname to
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "I don't see why on earth he tries to be generous when he doesn't know how," Helen said, musingly.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The letter which broke the long silence was read aloud several times that day, the girls especially searching between its lines for any hidden sentiment or hint of family affection.
a social unit living together
From this reading The letter which broke the long silence was read aloud several times that day, the girls especially searching between its lines for any hidden sentiment or hint of family affection.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading "I don't see why on earth he tries to be generous when he doesn't know how," Helen said, musingly.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I wonder if he's got bushy gray hair and whiskers, like somebody we were studying about yesterday.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading "I wonder if he's got bushy gray hair and whiskers, like somebody we were studying about yesterday.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading "I wonder if he's got bushy gray hair and whiskers, like somebody we were studying about yesterday.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I don't see why on earth he tries to be generous when he doesn't know how," Helen said, musingly.
he's
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From this reading "I wonder if he's got bushy gray hair and whiskers, like somebody we were studying about yesterday.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading "I don't see why on earth he tries to be generous when he doesn't know how," Helen said, musingly.
not accessible to view
From this reading The letter which broke the long silence was read aloud several times that day, the girls especially searching between its lines for any hidden sentiment or hint of family affection.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading The letter which broke the long silence was read aloud several times that day, the girls especially searching between its lines for any hidden sentiment or hint of family affection.
how
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From this reading "I don't see why on earth he tries to be generous when he doesn't know how," Helen said, musingly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't see why on earth he tries to be generous when he doesn't know how," Helen said, musingly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I wonder if he's got bushy gray hair and whiskers, like somebody we were studying about yesterday.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The letter which broke the long silence was read aloud several times that day, the girls especially searching between its lines for any hidden sentiment or hint of family affection.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading Who was that, Kit?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't see why on earth he tries to be generous when he doesn't know how," Helen said, musingly.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The letter which broke the long silence was read aloud several times that day, the girls especially searching between its lines for any hidden sentiment or hint of family affection.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I wonder if he's got bushy gray hair and whiskers, like somebody we were studying about yesterday.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The letter which broke the long silence was read aloud several times that day, the girls especially searching between its lines for any hidden sentiment or hint of family affection.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
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 The letter which broke the long silence was read aloud several times that day, the girls especially searching between its lines for any hidden sentiment or hint of family affection.
musinglyadverb
in a reflective manner
From this reading "I don't see why on earth he tries to be generous when he doesn't know how," Helen said, musingly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The letter which broke the long silence was read aloud several times that day, the girls especially searching between its lines for any hidden sentiment or hint of family affection.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I don't see why on earth he tries to be generous when he doesn't know how," Helen said, musingly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The letter which broke the long silence was read aloud several times that day, the girls especially searching between its lines for any hidden sentiment or hint of family affection.
ORACLEnounUS /ˈɔːrəkəl/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The letter which broke the long silence was read aloud several times that day, the girls especially searching between its lines for any hidden sentiment or hint of family affection.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't see why on earth he tries to be generous when he doesn't know how," Helen said, musingly.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading The letter which broke the long silence was read aloud several times that day, the girls especially searching between its lines for any hidden sentiment or hint of family affection.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I don't see why on earth he tries to be generous when he doesn't know how," Helen said, musingly.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading The letter which broke the long silence was read aloud several times that day, the girls especially searching between its lines for any hidden sentiment or hint of family affection.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The letter which broke the long silence was read aloud several times that day, the girls especially searching between its lines for any hidden sentiment or hint of family affection.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The letter which broke the long silence was read aloud several times that day, the girls especially searching between its lines for any hidden sentiment or hint of family affection.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "I wonder if he's got bushy gray hair and whiskers, like somebody we were studying about yesterday.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading "I wonder if he's got bushy gray hair and whiskers, like somebody we were studying about yesterday.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The letter which broke the long silence was read aloud several times that day, the girls especially searching between its lines for any hidden sentiment or hint of family affection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
triesnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "I don't see why on earth he tries to be generous when he doesn't know how," Helen said, musingly.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The letter which broke the long silence was read aloud several times that day, the girls especially searching between its lines for any hidden sentiment or hint of family affection.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I wonder if he's got bushy gray hair and whiskers, like somebody we were studying about yesterday.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I wonder if he's got bushy gray hair and whiskers, like somebody we were studying about yesterday.
at the time that
From this reading "I don't see why on earth he tries to be generous when he doesn't know how," Helen said, musingly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The letter which broke the long silence was read aloud several times that day, the girls especially searching between its lines for any hidden sentiment or hint of family affection.
whiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading "I wonder if he's got bushy gray hair and whiskers, like somebody we were studying about yesterday.
which person or people
From this reading Who was that, Kit?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "I don't see why on earth he tries to be generous when he doesn't know how," Helen said, musingly.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder if he's got bushy gray hair and whiskers, like somebody we were studying about yesterday.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
a late time of life
From this reading THE ORACLE AT DELPHI It appeared that Uncle Cassius lived strictly up to tradition, for it had been over fifteen years since any word had been received from the oracle at Delphi, as the girls dubbed him from the very first.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "I wonder if he's got bushy gray hair and whiskers, like somebody we were studying about yesterday.
