used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I can't say I care much about it," he replied; then seeing her disappointment, he added, "It was a handsome old ring.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I can't say I care much about it," he replied; then seeing her disappointment, he added, "It was a handsome old ring.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "I can't say I care much about it," he replied; then seeing her disappointment, he added, "It was a handsome old ring.
Allan
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From this reading Allan Whittredge smiled at the eager face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cousin Betty said--" Rosalind paused, for the expression on her uncle's face was more than ever like Aunt Genevieve, and he exclaimed impatiently, "Stuff!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Allan Whittredge smiled at the eager face.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Cousin Betty said--" Rosalind paused, for the expression on her uncle's face was more than ever like Aunt Genevieve, and he exclaimed impatiently, "Stuff!"
Betty
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From this reading Cousin Betty said--" Rosalind paused, for the expression on her uncle's face was more than ever like Aunt Genevieve, and he exclaimed impatiently, "Stuff!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I'd like to see it; but of course it wasn't meant for me.
can't
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From this reading "I can't say I care much about it," he replied; then seeing her disappointment, he added, "It was a handsome old ring.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "I can't say I care much about it," he replied; then seeing her disappointment, he added, "It was a handsome old ring.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "I'd like to see it; but of course it wasn't meant for me.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Cousin Betty said--" Rosalind paused, for the expression on her uncle's face was more than ever like Aunt Genevieve, and he exclaimed impatiently, "Stuff!"
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading "I can't say I care much about it," he replied; then seeing her disappointment, he added, "It was a handsome old ring.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Allan Whittredge smiled at the eager face.
at any time
From this reading Cousin Betty said--" Rosalind paused, for the expression on her uncle's face was more than ever like Aunt Genevieve, and he exclaimed impatiently, "Stuff!"
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Cousin Betty said--" Rosalind paused, for the expression on her uncle's face was more than ever like Aunt Genevieve, and he exclaimed impatiently, "Stuff!"
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Cousin Betty said--" Rosalind paused, for the expression on her uncle's face was more than ever like Aunt Genevieve, and he exclaimed impatiently, "Stuff!"
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Allan Whittredge smiled at the eager face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I'd like to see it; but of course it wasn't meant for me.
Genevieve
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From this reading Cousin Betty said--" Rosalind paused, for the expression on her uncle's face was more than ever like Aunt Genevieve, and he exclaimed impatiently, "Stuff!"
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading "I can't say I care much about it," he replied; then seeing her disappointment, he added, "It was a handsome old ring.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Should you like to have it?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I can't say I care much about it," he replied; then seeing her disappointment, he added, "It was a handsome old ring.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I can't say I care much about it," he replied; then seeing her disappointment, he added, "It was a handsome old ring.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't say I care much about it," he replied; then seeing her disappointment, he added, "It was a handsome old ring.
I'd
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From this reading "I'd like to see it; but of course it wasn't meant for me.
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading Cousin Betty said--" Rosalind paused, for the expression on her uncle's face was more than ever like Aunt Genevieve, and he exclaimed impatiently, "Stuff!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I can't say I care much about it," he replied; then seeing her disappointment, he added, "It was a handsome old ring.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Should you like to have it?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I'd like to see it; but of course it wasn't meant for me.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "I'd like to see it; but of course it wasn't meant for me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Cousin Betty said--" Rosalind paused, for the expression on her uncle's face was more than ever like Aunt Genevieve, and he exclaimed impatiently, "Stuff!"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I can't say I care much about it," he replied; then seeing her disappointment, he added, "It was a handsome old ring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I'd like to see it; but of course it wasn't meant for me.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I can't say I care much about it," he replied; then seeing her disappointment, he added, "It was a handsome old ring.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cousin Betty said--" Rosalind paused, for the expression on her uncle's face was more than ever like Aunt Genevieve, and he exclaimed impatiently, "Stuff!"
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Cousin Betty said--" Rosalind paused, for the expression on her uncle's face was more than ever like Aunt Genevieve, and he exclaimed impatiently, "Stuff!"
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I can't say I care much about it," he replied; then seeing her disappointment, he added, "It was a handsome old ring.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading "I can't say I care much about it," he replied; then seeing her disappointment, he added, "It was a handsome old ring.
Rosalind
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From this reading Cousin Betty said--" Rosalind paused, for the expression on her uncle's face was more than ever like Aunt Genevieve, and he exclaimed impatiently, "Stuff!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Cousin Betty said--" Rosalind paused, for the expression on her uncle's face was more than ever like Aunt Genevieve, and he exclaimed impatiently, "Stuff!"
express in words
From this reading "I can't say I care much about it," he replied; then seeing her disappointment, he added, "It was a handsome old ring.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I'd like to see it; but of course it wasn't meant for me.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "I can't say I care much about it," he replied; then seeing her disappointment, he added, "It was a handsome old ring.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should you like to have it?"
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Allan Whittredge smiled at the eager face.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Cousin Betty said--" Rosalind paused, for the expression on her uncle's face was more than ever like Aunt Genevieve, and he exclaimed impatiently, "Stuff!"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Cousin Betty said--" Rosalind paused, for the expression on her uncle's face was more than ever like Aunt Genevieve, and he exclaimed impatiently, "Stuff!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Allan Whittredge smiled at the eager face.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I can't say I care much about it," he replied; then seeing her disappointment, he added, "It was a handsome old ring.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Should you like to have it?"
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Cousin Betty said--" Rosalind paused, for the expression on her uncle's face was more than ever like Aunt Genevieve, and he exclaimed impatiently, "Stuff!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I can't say I care much about it," he replied; then seeing her disappointment, he added, "It was a handsome old ring.
wasn't
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From this reading "I'd like to see it; but of course it wasn't meant for me.
Whittredge
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From this reading Allan Whittredge smiled at the eager face.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Should you like to have it?"
