used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "WHAT next?" she repeated, a little smile on her face.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading What is there about you that will be changed in any sense because of this decision?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dilly had a curious way of repeating Mr. Hart's words, and thereby expressing that she did not quite understand what he meant.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Yes; I mean, having settled this question, how is it going to influence your life in any way?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What is there about you that will be changed in any sense because of this decision?"
for the reason that
From this reading What is there about you that will be changed in any sense because of this decision?"
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading What is there about you that will be changed in any sense because of this decision?"
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Dilly had a curious way of repeating Mr. Hart's words, and thereby expressing that she did not quite understand what he meant.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading What is there about you that will be changed in any sense because of this decision?"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Dilly had a curious way of repeating Mr. Hart's words, and thereby expressing that she did not quite understand what he meant.
Dilly
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From this reading Dilly had a curious way of repeating Mr. Hart's words, and thereby expressing that she did not quite understand what he meant.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading Dilly had a curious way of repeating Mr. Hart's words, and thereby expressing that she did not quite understand what he meant.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "WHAT next?" she repeated, a little smile on her face.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading SILENT FORCES.
the act of departing
From this reading "Yes; I mean, having settled this question, how is it going to influence your life in any way?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dilly had a curious way of repeating Mr. Hart's words, and thereby expressing that she did not quite understand what he meant.
Hart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “hart” — United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
From this reading Dilly had a curious way of repeating Mr. Hart's words, and thereby expressing that she did not quite understand what he meant.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Yes; I mean, having settled this question, how is it going to influence your life in any way?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dilly had a curious way of repeating Mr. Hart's words, and thereby expressing that she did not quite understand what he meant.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "WHAT next?" she repeated, a little smile on her face.
how
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes; I mean, having settled this question, how is it going to influence your life in any way?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes; I mean, having settled this question, how is it going to influence your life in any way?
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading "Yes; I mean, having settled this question, how is it going to influence your life in any way?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes; I mean, having settled this question, how is it going to influence your life in any way?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes; I mean, having settled this question, how is it going to influence your life in any way?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Yes; I mean, having settled this question, how is it going to influence your life in any way?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "WHAT next?" she repeated, a little smile on her face.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Yes; I mean, having settled this question, how is it going to influence your life in any way?
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Dilly had a curious way of repeating Mr. Hart's words, and thereby expressing that she did not quite understand what he meant.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Dilly had a curious way of repeating Mr. Hart's words, and thereby expressing that she did not quite understand what he meant.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "WHAT next?" she repeated, a little smile on her face.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dilly had a curious way of repeating Mr. Hart's words, and thereby expressing that she did not quite understand what he meant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dilly had a curious way of repeating Mr. Hart's words, and thereby expressing that she did not quite understand what he meant.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "WHAT next?" she repeated, a little smile on her face.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Yes; I mean, having settled this question, how is it going to influence your life in any way?
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Dilly had a curious way of repeating Mr. Hart's words, and thereby expressing that she did not quite understand what he meant.
recurring again and again
From this reading "WHAT next?" she repeated, a little smile on her face.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading Dilly had a curious way of repeating Mr. Hart's words, and thereby expressing that she did not quite understand what he meant.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading What is there about you that will be changed in any sense because of this decision?"
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading "Yes; I mean, having settled this question, how is it going to influence your life in any way?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "WHAT next?" she repeated, a little smile on her face.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading SILENT FORCES.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "WHAT next?" she repeated, a little smile on her face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dilly had a curious way of repeating Mr. Hart's words, and thereby expressing that she did not quite understand what he meant.
in or at that place or location
From this reading What is there about you that will be changed in any sense because of this decision?"
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading Dilly had a curious way of repeating Mr. Hart's words, and thereby expressing that she did not quite understand what he meant.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Yes; I mean, having settled this question, how is it going to influence your life in any way?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes; I mean, having settled this question, how is it going to influence your life in any way?
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Dilly had a curious way of repeating Mr. Hart's words, and thereby expressing that she did not quite understand what he meant.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Dilly had a curious way of repeating Mr. Hart's words, and thereby expressing that she did not quite understand what he meant.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "WHAT next?" she repeated, a little smile on her face.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading What is there about you that will be changed in any sense because of this decision?"
the words that are spoken
From this reading Dilly had a curious way of repeating Mr. Hart's words, and thereby expressing that she did not quite understand what he meant.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; I mean, having settled this question, how is it going to influence your life in any way?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What is there about you that will be changed in any sense because of this decision?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes; I mean, having settled this question, how is it going to influence your life in any way?
