used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ABOUT the same time, I encountered a man in the street, whom I had not seen for six or seven years; and something like this talk followed.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ABOUT the same time, I encountered a man in the street, whom I had not seen for six or seven years; and something like this talk followed.
speak to
From this reading Give me the address.'
(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 Where did you get all this youth and bubbling cheerfulness?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ABOUT the same time, I encountered a man in the street, whom I had not seen for six or seven years; and something like this talk followed.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
blithelyadverbUS /ˈblaɪθli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
bubblingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading Where did you get all this youth and bubbling cheerfulness?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I said-- 'But you used to look sad and oldish; you don't now.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading Where did you get all this youth and bubbling cheerfulness?
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
chucklingverbUS /ˈtʃʌklɪŋ/
-ing form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
circletnoun
a small circle
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Where did you get all this youth and bubbling cheerfulness?
don't
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From this reading I said-- 'But you used to look sad and oldish; you don't now.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading ABOUT the same time, I encountered a man in the street, whom I had not seen for six or seven years; and something like this talk followed.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading ABOUT the same time, I encountered a man in the street, whom I had not seen for six or seven years; and something like this talk followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ABOUT the same time, I encountered a man in the street, whom I had not seen for six or seven years; and something like this talk followed.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Where did you get all this youth and bubbling cheerfulness?
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Give me the address.'
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ABOUT the same time, I encountered a man in the street, whom I had not seen for six or seven years; and something like this talk followed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ABOUT the same time, I encountered a man in the street, whom I had not seen for six or seven years; and something like this talk followed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ABOUT the same time, I encountered a man in the street, whom I had not seen for six or seven years; and something like this talk followed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
letteredadjectiveUS /ˈletərd/
highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading ABOUT the same time, I encountered a man in the street, whom I had not seen for six or seven years; and something like this talk followed.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I said-- 'But you used to look sad and oldish; you don't now.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ABOUT the same time, I encountered a man in the street, whom I had not seen for six or seven years; and something like this talk followed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Give me the address.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ABOUT the same time, I encountered a man in the street, whom I had not seen for six or seven years; and something like this talk followed.
notchedadjectiveUS /nɑːtʃt/
notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I said-- 'But you used to look sad and oldish; you don't now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
oldishadjective
somewhat elderly
From this reading I said-- 'But you used to look sad and oldish; you don't now.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ABOUT the same time, I encountered a man in the street, whom I had not seen for six or seven years; and something like this talk followed.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
pastedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪstɪd/
affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
a light shade of red
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
having a point
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading I said-- 'But you used to look sad and oldish; you don't now.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said-- 'But you used to look sad and oldish; you don't now.
Identical; not different.
From this reading ABOUT the same time, I encountered a man in the street, whom I had not seen for six or seven years; and something like this talk followed.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ABOUT the same time, I encountered a man in the street, whom I had not seen for six or seven years; and something like this talk followed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading ABOUT the same time, I encountered a man in the street, whom I had not seen for six or seven years; and something like this talk followed.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading ABOUT the same time, I encountered a man in the street, whom I had not seen for six or seven years; and something like this talk followed.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading ABOUT the same time, I encountered a man in the street, whom I had not seen for six or seven years; and something like this talk followed.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading ABOUT the same time, I encountered a man in the street, whom I had not seen for six or seven years; and something like this talk followed.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading ABOUT the same time, I encountered a man in the street, whom I had not seen for six or seven years; and something like this talk followed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ABOUT the same time, I encountered a man in the street, whom I had not seen for six or seven years; and something like this talk followed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ABOUT the same time, I encountered a man in the street, whom I had not seen for six or seven years; and something like this talk followed.
tilenounUS /taɪl/
a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ABOUT the same time, I encountered a man in the street, whom I had not seen for six or seven years; and something like this talk followed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I said-- 'But you used to look sad and oldish; you don't now.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
UNDERTAKERnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkər/
one whose business is the management of funerals
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I said-- 'But you used to look sad and oldish; you don't now.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
in or at the place that
From this reading Where did you get all this youth and bubbling cheerfulness?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ABOUT the same time, I encountered a man in the street, whom I had not seen for six or seven years; and something like this talk followed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He chuckled blithely, took off his shining tile, pointed to a notched pink circlet of paper pasted into its crown, with something lettered on it, and went on chuckling while I read, 'J. B----, UNDERTAKER.'
a late time of life
From this reading ABOUT the same time, I encountered a man in the street, whom I had not seen for six or seven years; and something like this talk followed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I said-- 'But you used to look sad and oldish; you don't now.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Where did you get all this youth and bubbling cheerfulness?
