used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have a great mind to go and meet him: it will save his asking questions, and hearing about me.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I have a great mind to go and meet him: it will save his asking questions, and hearing about me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Avenel sat within the parlour, Mr. Richard stood on the hearthrug, whistling "Yankee Doodle."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If he took the coach as far as -------, he might walk the rest of the way in two or three hours.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading I have a great mind to go and meet him: it will save his asking questions, and hearing about me.
Avenel
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From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Avenel sat within the parlour, Mr. Richard stood on the hearthrug, whistling "Yankee Doodle."
ay
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From this reading "The parson writes word that the lad will come to-day," said Richard, suddenly; "let me see the letter,-- ay, to-day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He should be pretty nearly here.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading If he took the coach as far as -------, he might walk the rest of the way in two or three hours.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "The parson writes word that the lad will come to-day," said Richard, suddenly; "let me see the letter,-- ay, to-day.
DoodlenounUS /ˈduːdəl/
an aimless drawing
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Avenel sat within the parlour, Mr. Richard stood on the hearthrug, whistling "Yankee Doodle."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading If he took the coach as far as -------, he might walk the rest of the way in two or three hours.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I have a great mind to go and meet him: it will save his asking questions, and hearing about me.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I have a great mind to go and meet him: it will save his asking questions, and hearing about me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have a great mind to go and meet him: it will save his asking questions, and hearing about me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he took the coach as far as -------, he might walk the rest of the way in two or three hours.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading I have a great mind to go and meet him: it will save his asking questions, and hearing about me.
hearthrugnoun
a rug spread out in front of a fireplace
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Avenel sat within the parlour, Mr. Richard stood on the hearthrug, whistling "Yankee Doodle."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He should be pretty nearly here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have a great mind to go and meet him: it will save his asking questions, and hearing about me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I have a great mind to go and meet him: it will save his asking questions, and hearing about me.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading If he took the coach as far as -------, he might walk the rest of the way in two or three hours.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have a great mind to go and meet him: it will save his asking questions, and hearing about me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he took the coach as far as -------, he might walk the rest of the way in two or three hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If he took the coach as far as -------, he might walk the rest of the way in two or three hours.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have a great mind to go and meet him: it will save his asking questions, and hearing about me.
a boy or man
From this reading "The parson writes word that the lad will come to-day," said Richard, suddenly; "let me see the letter,-- ay, to-day.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "The parson writes word that the lad will come to-day," said Richard, suddenly; "let me see the letter,-- ay, to-day.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "The parson writes word that the lad will come to-day," said Richard, suddenly; "let me see the letter,-- ay, to-day.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The parson writes word that the lad will come to-day," said Richard, suddenly; "let me see the letter,-- ay, to-day.
come together
From this reading I have a great mind to go and meet him: it will save his asking questions, and hearing about me.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If he took the coach as far as -------, he might walk the rest of the way in two or three hours.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I have a great mind to go and meet him: it will save his asking questions, and hearing about me.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Avenel sat within the parlour, Mr. Richard stood on the hearthrug, whistling "Yankee Doodle."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Avenel sat within the parlour, Mr. Richard stood on the hearthrug, whistling "Yankee Doodle."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He should be pretty nearly here.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If he took the coach as far as -------, he might walk the rest of the way in two or three hours.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Avenel sat within the parlour, Mr. Richard stood on the hearthrug, whistling "Yankee Doodle."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If he took the coach as far as -------, he might walk the rest of the way in two or three hours.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Avenel sat within the parlour, Mr. Richard stood on the hearthrug, whistling "Yankee Doodle."
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading "The parson writes word that the lad will come to-day," said Richard, suddenly; "let me see the letter,-- ay, to-day.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He should be pretty nearly here.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading I have a great mind to go and meet him: it will save his asking questions, and hearing about me.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading If he took the coach as far as -------, he might walk the rest of the way in two or three hours.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Avenel sat within the parlour, Mr. Richard stood on the hearthrug, whistling "Yankee Doodle."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The parson writes word that the lad will come to-day," said Richard, suddenly; "let me see the letter,-- ay, to-day.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Avenel sat within the parlour, Mr. Richard stood on the hearthrug, whistling "Yankee Doodle."
except for; apart from
From this reading I have a great mind to go and meet him: it will save his asking questions, and hearing about me.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "The parson writes word that the lad will come to-day," said Richard, suddenly; "let me see the letter,-- ay, to-day.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He should be pretty nearly here.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Avenel sat within the parlour, Mr. Richard stood on the hearthrug, whistling "Yankee Doodle."
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "The parson writes word that the lad will come to-day," said Richard, suddenly; "let me see the letter,-- ay, to-day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The parson writes word that the lad will come to-day," said Richard, suddenly; "let me see the letter,-- ay, to-day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Avenel sat within the parlour, Mr. Richard stood on the hearthrug, whistling "Yankee Doodle."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading If he took the coach as far as -------, he might walk the rest of the way in two or three hours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have a great mind to go and meet him: it will save his asking questions, and hearing about me.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The parson writes word that the lad will come to-day," said Richard, suddenly; "let me see the letter,-- ay, to-day.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading If he took the coach as far as -------, he might walk the rest of the way in two or three hours.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If he took the coach as far as -------, he might walk the rest of the way in two or three hours.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading If he took the coach as far as -------, he might walk the rest of the way in two or three hours.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If he took the coach as far as -------, he might walk the rest of the way in two or three hours.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Avenel sat within the parlour, Mr. Richard stood on the hearthrug, whistling "Yankee Doodle."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The parson writes word that the lad will come to-day," said Richard, suddenly; "let me see the letter,-- ay, to-day.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Avenel sat within the parlour, Mr. Richard stood on the hearthrug, whistling "Yankee Doodle."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "The parson writes word that the lad will come to-day," said Richard, suddenly; "let me see the letter,-- ay, to-day.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "The parson writes word that the lad will come to-day," said Richard, suddenly; "let me see the letter,-- ay, to-day.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Avenel sat within the parlour, Mr. Richard stood on the hearthrug, whistling "Yankee Doodle."
