used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “No, no!” roars Snooks--“It’s a letter!--a letter I’ve written; I, myself--to the _Times_ about Kitchener!”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “No, no!” roars Snooks--“It’s a letter!--a letter I’ve written; I, myself--to the _Times_ about Kitchener!”
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
Ah
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From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Did you know him?” inquires the old gentleman, evidently surprised and unconvinced.
any thing at all
From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Snooks snorts defiance, as much as to imply that if he knows the inside of his own pocket he knew Kitchener still better!
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Snooks snorts defiance, as much as to imply that if he knows the inside of his own pocket he knew Kitchener still better!
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading Snooks snorts defiance, as much as to imply that if he knows the inside of his own pocket he knew Kitchener still better!
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did you know him?” inquires the old gentleman, evidently surprised and unconvinced.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
don't
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From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Did you know him?” inquires the old gentleman, evidently surprised and unconvinced.
a man of refinement
From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Did you know him?” inquires the old gentleman, evidently surprised and unconvinced.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “No, no!” roars Snooks--“It’s a letter!--a letter I’ve written; I, myself--to the _Times_ about Kitchener!”
I've
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From this reading “No, no!” roars Snooks--“It’s a letter!--a letter I’ve written; I, myself--to the _Times_ about Kitchener!”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
implyverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪ/
express or state indirectly
From this reading Snooks snorts defiance, as much as to imply that if he knows the inside of his own pocket he knew Kitchener still better!
inquiresverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Did you know him?” inquires the old gentleman, evidently surprised and unconvinced.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Snooks snorts defiance, as much as to imply that if he knows the inside of his own pocket he knew Kitchener still better!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
It's
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From this reading “No, no!” roars Snooks--“It’s a letter!--a letter I’ve written; I, myself--to the _Times_ about Kitchener!”
KitchenernounUS /ˈkɪtʃənər/
British field marshal (1850-1916)
From this reading “No, no!” roars Snooks--“It’s a letter!--a letter I’ve written; I, myself--to the _Times_ about Kitchener!”
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Snooks snorts defiance, as much as to imply that if he knows the inside of his own pocket he knew Kitchener still better!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Snooks snorts defiance, as much as to imply that if he knows the inside of his own pocket he knew Kitchener still better!
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “No, no!” roars Snooks--“It’s a letter!--a letter I’ve written; I, myself--to the _Times_ about Kitchener!”
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Snooks snorts defiance, as much as to imply that if he knows the inside of his own pocket he knew Kitchener still better!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “No, no!” roars Snooks--“It’s a letter!--a letter I’ve written; I, myself--to the _Times_ about Kitchener!”
not any; not one
From this reading “No, no!” roars Snooks--“It’s a letter!--a letter I’ve written; I, myself--to the _Times_ about Kitchener!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Snooks snorts defiance, as much as to imply that if he knows the inside of his own pocket he knew Kitchener still better!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Snooks snorts defiance, as much as to imply that if he knows the inside of his own pocket he knew Kitchener still better!
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Snooks snorts defiance, as much as to imply that if he knows the inside of his own pocket he knew Kitchener still better!
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
roarsnounUS /rɔːrz/
plural of “roar” — a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading “No, no!” roars Snooks--“It’s a letter!--a letter I’ve written; I, myself--to the _Times_ about Kitchener!”
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
SnooksnounUS /snʊks/
plural of “snook” — large tropical American food and game fishes of coastal and brackish waters; resemble pike
From this reading “No, no!” roars Snooks--“It’s a letter!--a letter I’ve written; I, myself--to the _Times_ about Kitchener!”
snortsnounUS /snɔːrts/
plural of “snort” — a disrespectful laugh
From this reading Snooks snorts defiance, as much as to imply that if he knows the inside of his own pocket he knew Kitchener still better!
not in physical motion
From this reading Snooks snorts defiance, as much as to imply that if he knows the inside of his own pocket he knew Kitchener still better!
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Did you know him?” inquires the old gentleman, evidently surprised and unconvinced.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Snooks snorts defiance, as much as to imply that if he knows the inside of his own pocket he knew Kitchener still better!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “No, no!” roars Snooks--“It’s a letter!--a letter I’ve written; I, myself--to the _Times_ about Kitchener!”
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “No, no!” roars Snooks--“It’s a letter!--a letter I’ve written; I, myself--to the _Times_ about Kitchener!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “No, no!” roars Snooks--“It’s a letter!--a letter I’ve written; I, myself--to the _Times_ about Kitchener!”
unconvincedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnst/
lacking conviction
From this reading Did you know him?” inquires the old gentleman, evidently surprised and unconvinced.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
wouldn't
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From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading “No, no!” roars Snooks--“It’s a letter!--a letter I’ve written; I, myself--to the _Times_ about Kitchener!”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Ah, I wouldn’t do it if I were you!” mildly replies the old gentleman, with one hand up to his ear--“We don’t know anything about his work----” “_I_ know!” shouts Snooks--“If he had taken _my_ advice----” “Ah, ah!
