used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “We’ve heard from a dozen people that he has been always with her for the last month—and that kind of thing, in England, is supposed to mean something.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “We were in hopes you’d know all about it,” said his other entertainer.
(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 “We were in hopes you’d know all about it,” said his other entertainer.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “We’ve heard from a dozen people that he has been always with her for the last month—and that kind of thing, in England, is supposed to mean something.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “We’ve heard from a dozen people that he has been always with her for the last month—and that kind of thing, in England, is supposed to mean something.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “We’ve heard from a dozen people that he has been always with her for the last month—and that kind of thing, in England, is supposed to mean something.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Well, I’m not particular where it is; but I want to know her first.”
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Doctor Feeder was very sturdy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading “We’ve heard from a dozen people that he has been always with her for the last month—and that kind of thing, in England, is supposed to mean something.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading “We’ve heard from a dozen people that he has been always with her for the last month—and that kind of thing, in England, is supposed to mean something.
entertainernounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnər/
a person who tries to please or amuse
From this reading “We were in hopes you’d know all about it,” said his other entertainer.
FeedernounUS /ˈfiːdər/
an animal being fattened or suitable for fattening
From this reading Doctor Feeder was very sturdy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Well, I’m not particular where it is; but I want to know her first.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “We’ve heard from a dozen people that he has been always with her for the last month—and that kind of thing, in England, is supposed to mean something.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “We’ve heard from a dozen people that he has been always with her for the last month—and that kind of thing, in England, is supposed to mean something.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “We’ve heard from a dozen people that he has been always with her for the last month—and that kind of thing, in England, is supposed to mean something.
haven't
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From this reading “No, I haven’t kept up with him there.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “We’ve heard from a dozen people that he has been always with her for the last month—and that kind of thing, in England, is supposed to mean something.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “We’ve heard from a dozen people that he has been always with her for the last month—and that kind of thing, in England, is supposed to mean something.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Well, I’m not particular where it is; but I want to know her first.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “No, I haven’t kept up with him there.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “We were in hopes you’d know all about it,” said his other entertainer.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “We were in hopes you’d know all about it,” said his other entertainer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Well, I’m not particular where it is; but I want to know her first.”
I'm
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From this reading “Well, I’m not particular where it is; but I want to know her first.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “We were in hopes you’d know all about it,” said his other entertainer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Well, I’m not particular where it is; but I want to know her first.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Well, I’m not particular where it is; but I want to know her first.”
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading “No, I haven’t kept up with him there.”
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “We’ve heard from a dozen people that he has been always with her for the last month—and that kind of thing, in England, is supposed to mean something.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Well, I’m not particular where it is; but I want to know her first.”
immediately past
From this reading “We’ve heard from a dozen people that he has been always with her for the last month—and that kind of thing, in England, is supposed to mean something.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “We’ve heard from a dozen people that he has been always with her for the last month—and that kind of thing, in England, is supposed to mean something.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading “We’ve heard from a dozen people that he has been always with her for the last month—and that kind of thing, in England, is supposed to mean something.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, I haven’t kept up with him there.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Well, I’m not particular where it is; but I want to know her first.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “We’ve heard from a dozen people that he has been always with her for the last month—and that kind of thing, in England, is supposed to mean something.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “We were in hopes you’d know all about it,” said his other entertainer.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading “Well, I’m not particular where it is; but I want to know her first.”
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “We’ve heard from a dozen people that he has been always with her for the last month—and that kind of thing, in England, is supposed to mean something.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We were in hopes you’d know all about it,” said his other entertainer.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “We’ve heard from a dozen people that he has been always with her for the last month—and that kind of thing, in England, is supposed to mean something.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Doctor Feeder was very sturdy.
required or under orders
From this reading “We’ve heard from a dozen people that he has been always with her for the last month—and that kind of thing, in England, is supposed to mean something.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “We’ve heard from a dozen people that he has been always with her for the last month—and that kind of thing, in England, is supposed to mean something.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “We’ve heard from a dozen people that he has been always with her for the last month—and that kind of thing, in England, is supposed to mean something.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “No, I haven’t kept up with him there.”
a special situation
From this reading “We’ve heard from a dozen people that he has been always with her for the last month—and that kind of thing, in England, is supposed to mean something.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Well, I’m not particular where it is; but I want to know her first.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “No, I haven’t kept up with him there.”
precisely as stated
From this reading Doctor Feeder was very sturdy.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Well, I’m not particular where it is; but I want to know her first.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Doctor Feeder was very sturdy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We were in hopes you’d know all about it,” said his other entertainer.
We've
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From this reading “We’ve heard from a dozen people that he has been always with her for the last month—and that kind of thing, in England, is supposed to mean something.
(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 “Well, I’m not particular where it is; but I want to know her first.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “We were in hopes you’d know all about it,” said his other entertainer.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Well, I’m not particular where it is; but I want to know her first.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “No, I haven’t kept up with him there.”
you'd
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From this reading “We were in hopes you’d know all about it,” said his other entertainer.
