used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
(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 You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Such discussions were not calculated to make the relations between father and son more cordial.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Such discussions were not calculated to make the relations between father and son more cordial.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Such discussions were not calculated to make the relations between father and son more cordial.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Such discussions were not calculated to make the relations between father and son more cordial.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
at any time
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Let me explain.”
fatallyadverbUS /ˈfeɪtəli/
with fatal consequences or implications
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Such discussions were not calculated to make the relations between father and son more cordial.
a boy or man
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “No, you would have your trouble for nothing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “No, you would have your trouble for nothing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading “It is impossible.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is impossible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is impossible.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let me explain.”
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
engage in
From this reading Such discussions were not calculated to make the relations between father and son more cordial.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let me explain.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Such discussions were not calculated to make the relations between father and son more cordial.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
not any; not one
From this reading “No, you would have your trouble for nothing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Such discussions were not calculated to make the relations between father and son more cordial.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “No, you would have your trouble for nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Such discussions were not calculated to make the relations between father and son more cordial.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
Identical; not different.
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
a male human offspring
From this reading Such discussions were not calculated to make the relations between father and son more cordial.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such discussions were not calculated to make the relations between father and son more cordial.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
a source of difficulty
From this reading “No, you would have your trouble for nothing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such discussions were not calculated to make the relations between father and son more cordial.
in or at the place that
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
which person or people
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You are, and you will ever remain, the same; and it would be folly on my part to introduce into an office where I enjoy the esteem of all, a fellow, who, some day or other, will be fatally dragged into the mud by some lost creature.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “No, you would have your trouble for nothing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “No, you would have your trouble for nothing.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “No, you would have your trouble for nothing.
