used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They never seem to care a farthing for parting.
having companions or an escort
From this reading He saw Sponge's preparations for departure with an unconcerned air, and a--'sorry you're going,' was all that accompanied an imitation shake, or rather touch of the hand, on leaving.
anew
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He saw Sponge's preparations for departure with an unconcerned air, and a--'sorry you're going,' was all that accompanied an imitation shake, or rather touch of the hand, on leaving.
(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 He saw Sponge's preparations for departure with an unconcerned air, and a--'sorry you're going,' was all that accompanied an imitation shake, or rather touch of the hand, on leaving.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He saw Sponge's preparations for departure with an unconcerned air, and a--'sorry you're going,' was all that accompanied an imitation shake, or rather touch of the hand, on leaving.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He saw Sponge's preparations for departure with an unconcerned air, and a--'sorry you're going,' was all that accompanied an imitation shake, or rather touch of the hand, on leaving.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
BEAUFORT
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From this reading THE BEAUFORT JUSTICE There is nothing more indicative of real fine people than the easy indifferent sort of way they take leave of their friends.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
blarneyments
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From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading They never seem to care a farthing for parting.
the act of departing
From this reading He saw Sponge's preparations for departure with an unconcerned air, and a--'sorry you're going,' was all that accompanied an imitation shake, or rather touch of the hand, on leaving.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading THE BEAUFORT JUSTICE There is nothing more indicative of real fine people than the easy indifferent sort of way they take leave of their friends.
farthingnounUS /ˈfɑːrðɪŋ/
a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny
From this reading They never seem to care a farthing for parting.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Our friend Jawleyford was quite a man of fashion in this respect.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading THE BEAUFORT JUSTICE There is nothing more indicative of real fine people than the easy indifferent sort of way they take leave of their friends.
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They never seem to care a farthing for parting.
set up or found
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Our friend Jawleyford was quite a man of fashion in this respect.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE BEAUFORT JUSTICE There is nothing more indicative of real fine people than the easy indifferent sort of way they take leave of their friends.
the act of departing
From this reading He saw Sponge's preparations for departure with an unconcerned air, and a--'sorry you're going,' was all that accompanied an imitation shake, or rather touch of the hand, on leaving.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He saw Sponge's preparations for departure with an unconcerned air, and a--'sorry you're going,' was all that accompanied an imitation shake, or rather touch of the hand, on leaving.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw Sponge's preparations for departure with an unconcerned air, and a--'sorry you're going,' was all that accompanied an imitation shake, or rather touch of the hand, on leaving.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading He saw Sponge's preparations for departure with an unconcerned air, and a--'sorry you're going,' was all that accompanied an imitation shake, or rather touch of the hand, on leaving.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our friend Jawleyford was quite a man of fashion in this respect.
indicativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
From this reading THE BEAUFORT JUSTICE There is nothing more indicative of real fine people than the easy indifferent sort of way they take leave of their friends.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading THE BEAUFORT JUSTICE There is nothing more indicative of real fine people than the easy indifferent sort of way they take leave of their friends.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BEAUFORT JUSTICE There is nothing more indicative of real fine people than the easy indifferent sort of way they take leave of their friends.
Jawleyford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our friend Jawleyford was quite a man of fashion in this respect.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading THE BEAUFORT JUSTICE There is nothing more indicative of real fine people than the easy indifferent sort of way they take leave of their friends.
go away from a place
From this reading THE BEAUFORT JUSTICE There is nothing more indicative of real fine people than the easy indifferent sort of way they take leave of their friends.
the act of departing
From this reading He saw Sponge's preparations for departure with an unconcerned air, and a--'sorry you're going,' was all that accompanied an imitation shake, or rather touch of the hand, on leaving.
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 There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Our friend Jawleyford was quite a man of fashion in this respect.
the force of workers available
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE BEAUFORT JUSTICE There is nothing more indicative of real fine people than the easy indifferent sort of way they take leave of their friends.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They never seem to care a farthing for parting.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE BEAUFORT JUSTICE There is nothing more indicative of real fine people than the easy indifferent sort of way they take leave of their friends.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEAUFORT JUSTICE There is nothing more indicative of real fine people than the easy indifferent sort of way they take leave of their friends.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He saw Sponge's preparations for departure with an unconcerned air, and a--'sorry you're going,' was all that accompanied an imitation shake, or rather touch of the hand, on leaving.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He saw Sponge's preparations for departure with an unconcerned air, and a--'sorry you're going,' was all that accompanied an imitation shake, or rather touch of the hand, on leaving.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our friend Jawleyford was quite a man of fashion in this respect.
the act of departing politely
From this reading They never seem to care a farthing for parting.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE BEAUFORT JUSTICE There is nothing more indicative of real fine people than the easy indifferent sort of way they take leave of their friends.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading He saw Sponge's preparations for departure with an unconcerned air, and a--'sorry you're going,' was all that accompanied an imitation shake, or rather touch of the hand, on leaving.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Our friend Jawleyford was quite a man of fashion in this respect.
on the contrary
From this reading He saw Sponge's preparations for departure with an unconcerned air, and a--'sorry you're going,' was all that accompanied an imitation shake, or rather touch of the hand, on leaving.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading THE BEAUFORT JUSTICE There is nothing more indicative of real fine people than the easy indifferent sort of way they take leave of their friends.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Our friend Jawleyford was quite a man of fashion in this respect.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw Sponge's preparations for departure with an unconcerned air, and a--'sorry you're going,' was all that accompanied an imitation shake, or rather touch of the hand, on leaving.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They never seem to care a farthing for parting.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading He saw Sponge's preparations for departure with an unconcerned air, and a--'sorry you're going,' was all that accompanied an imitation shake, or rather touch of the hand, on leaving.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
in the near future
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading He saw Sponge's preparations for departure with an unconcerned air, and a--'sorry you're going,' was all that accompanied an imitation shake, or rather touch of the hand, on leaving.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading THE BEAUFORT JUSTICE There is nothing more indicative of real fine people than the easy indifferent sort of way they take leave of their friends.
Sponge's
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From this reading He saw Sponge's preparations for departure with an unconcerned air, and a--'sorry you're going,' was all that accompanied an imitation shake, or rather touch of the hand, on leaving.
carry out
From this reading THE BEAUFORT JUSTICE There is nothing more indicative of real fine people than the easy indifferent sort of way they take leave of their friends.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE BEAUFORT JUSTICE There is nothing more indicative of real fine people than the easy indifferent sort of way they take leave of their friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw Sponge's preparations for departure with an unconcerned air, and a--'sorry you're going,' was all that accompanied an imitation shake, or rather touch of the hand, on leaving.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEAUFORT JUSTICE There is nothing more indicative of real fine people than the easy indifferent sort of way they take leave of their friends.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE BEAUFORT JUSTICE There is nothing more indicative of real fine people than the easy indifferent sort of way they take leave of their friends.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE BEAUFORT JUSTICE There is nothing more indicative of real fine people than the easy indifferent sort of way they take leave of their friends.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BEAUFORT JUSTICE There is nothing more indicative of real fine people than the easy indifferent sort of way they take leave of their friends.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Our friend Jawleyford was quite a man of fashion in this respect.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They never seem to care a farthing for parting.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He saw Sponge's preparations for departure with an unconcerned air, and a--'sorry you're going,' was all that accompanied an imitation shake, or rather touch of the hand, on leaving.
unconcernedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrnd/
lacking in interest or care or feeling
From this reading He saw Sponge's preparations for departure with an unconcerned air, and a--'sorry you're going,' was all that accompanied an imitation shake, or rather touch of the hand, on leaving.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our friend Jawleyford was quite a man of fashion in this respect.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE BEAUFORT JUSTICE There is nothing more indicative of real fine people than the easy indifferent sort of way they take leave of their friends.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He saw Sponge's preparations for departure with an unconcerned air, and a--'sorry you're going,' was all that accompanied an imitation shake, or rather touch of the hand, on leaving.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
you'll
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From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
you're
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From this reading He saw Sponge's preparations for departure with an unconcerned air, and a--'sorry you're going,' was all that accompanied an imitation shake, or rather touch of the hand, on leaving.
you've
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From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There was no 'I hope we shall see you again soon,' or 'Pray look in if you are passing our way,' or 'Now that you've found your way here we hope you'll not be long in being back,' or any of those blarneyments that fools take for earnest and wise men for nothing.
