used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Girls' ideas about those things are apt to be very inexact when they are in love with a man and do not want to own it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Girls' ideas about those things are apt to be very inexact when they are in love with a man and do not want to own it.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Of course I said I was glad she had not accepted him; but when I put it to her in that way she seemed more uncertain than ever.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The end of it was that she said she could not marry him, however much she liked him, unless he could put an end to a certain foolish tale which is told against him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The end of it was that she said she could not marry him, however much she liked him, unless he could put an end to a certain foolish tale which is told against him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hermione came to me one morning in the library, and confessed that Paul had asked her to marry him, and that she had not exactly refused.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Girls' ideas about those things are apt to be very inexact when they are in love with a man and do not want to own it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Girls' ideas about those things are apt to be very inexact when they are in love with a man and do not want to own it.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Hermione came to me one morning in the library, and confessed that Paul had asked her to marry him, and that she had not exactly refused.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Girls' ideas about those things are apt to be very inexact when they are in love with a man and do not want to own it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course I said I was glad she had not accepted him; but when I put it to her in that way she seemed more uncertain than ever.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Hermione came to me one morning in the library, and confessed that Paul had asked her to marry him, and that she had not exactly refused.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The end of it was that she said she could not marry him, however much she liked him, unless he could put an end to a certain foolish tale which is told against him.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Hermione came to me one morning in the library, and confessed that Paul had asked her to marry him, and that she had not exactly refused.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The end of it was that she said she could not marry him, however much she liked him, unless he could put an end to a certain foolish tale which is told against him.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course I said I was glad she had not accepted him; but when I put it to her in that way she seemed more uncertain than ever.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Girls' ideas about those things are apt to be very inexact when they are in love with a man and do not want to own it.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The end of it was that she said she could not marry him, however much she liked him, unless he could put an end to a certain foolish tale which is told against him.
at any time
From this reading Of course I said I was glad she had not accepted him; but when I put it to her in that way she seemed more uncertain than ever.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Hermione came to me one morning in the library, and confessed that Paul had asked her to marry him, and that she had not exactly refused.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading The end of it was that she said she could not marry him, however much she liked him, unless he could put an end to a certain foolish tale which is told against him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now for the sequel.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Girls' ideas about those things are apt to be very inexact when they are in love with a man and do not want to own it.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Of course I said I was glad she had not accepted him; but when I put it to her in that way she seemed more uncertain than ever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hermione came to me one morning in the library, and confessed that Paul had asked her to marry him, and that she had not exactly refused.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The end of it was that she said she could not marry him, however much she liked him, unless he could put an end to a certain foolish tale which is told against him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hermione came to me one morning in the library, and confessed that Paul had asked her to marry him, and that she had not exactly refused.
Hermione
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From this reading Hermione came to me one morning in the library, and confessed that Paul had asked her to marry him, and that she had not exactly refused.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hermione came to me one morning in the library, and confessed that Paul had asked her to marry him, and that she had not exactly refused.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The end of it was that she said she could not marry him, however much she liked him, unless he could put an end to a certain foolish tale which is told against him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Of course I said I was glad she had not accepted him; but when I put it to her in that way she seemed more uncertain than ever.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Girls' ideas about those things are apt to be very inexact when they are in love with a man and do not want to own it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hermione came to me one morning in the library, and confessed that Paul had asked her to marry him, and that she had not exactly refused.
inexactadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪɡˈzækt/
not exact
From this reading Girls' ideas about those things are apt to be very inexact when they are in love with a man and do not want to own it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The end of it was that she said she could not marry him, however much she liked him, unless he could put an end to a certain foolish tale which is told against him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Girls' ideas about those things are apt to be very inexact when they are in love with a man and do not want to own it.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Hermione came to me one morning in the library, and confessed that Paul had asked her to marry him, and that she had not exactly refused.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading The end of it was that she said she could not marry him, however much she liked him, unless he could put an end to a certain foolish tale which is told against him.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Girls' ideas about those things are apt to be very inexact when they are in love with a man and do not want to own it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Girls' ideas about those things are apt to be very inexact when they are in love with a man and do not want to own it.
take in marriage
From this reading Hermione came to me one morning in the library, and confessed that Paul had asked her to marry him, and that she had not exactly refused.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hermione came to me one morning in the library, and confessed that Paul had asked her to marry him, and that she had not exactly refused.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of course I said I was glad she had not accepted him; but when I put it to her in that way she seemed more uncertain than ever.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Hermione came to me one morning in the library, and confessed that Paul had asked her to marry him, and that she had not exactly refused.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The end of it was that she said she could not marry him, however much she liked him, unless he could put an end to a certain foolish tale which is told against him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hermione came to me one morning in the library, and confessed that Paul had asked her to marry him, and that she had not exactly refused.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now for the sequel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course I said I was glad she had not accepted him; but when I put it to her in that way she seemed more uncertain than ever.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hermione came to me one morning in the library, and confessed that Paul had asked her to marry him, and that she had not exactly refused.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Girls' ideas about those things are apt to be very inexact when they are in love with a man and do not want to own it.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Hermione came to me one morning in the library, and confessed that Paul had asked her to marry him, and that she had not exactly refused.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Of course I said I was glad she had not accepted him; but when I put it to her in that way she seemed more uncertain than ever.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Hermione came to me one morning in the library, and confessed that Paul had asked her to marry him, and that she had not exactly refused.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Of course I said I was glad she had not accepted him; but when I put it to her in that way she seemed more uncertain than ever.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Of course I said I was glad she had not accepted him; but when I put it to her in that way she seemed more uncertain than ever.
sequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading Now for the sequel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hermione came to me one morning in the library, and confessed that Paul had asked her to marry him, and that she had not exactly refused.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The end of it was that she said she could not marry him, however much she liked him, unless he could put an end to a certain foolish tale which is told against him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Of course I said I was glad she had not accepted him; but when I put it to her in that way she seemed more uncertain than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hermione came to me one morning in the library, and confessed that Paul had asked her to marry him, and that she had not exactly refused.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now for the sequel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Girls' ideas about those things are apt to be very inexact when they are in love with a man and do not want to own it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Girls' ideas about those things are apt to be very inexact when they are in love with a man and do not want to own it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Girls' ideas about those things are apt to be very inexact when they are in love with a man and do not want to own it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hermione came to me one morning in the library, and confessed that Paul had asked her to marry him, and that she had not exactly refused.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The end of it was that she said she could not marry him, however much she liked him, unless he could put an end to a certain foolish tale which is told against him.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Of course I said I was glad she had not accepted him; but when I put it to her in that way she seemed more uncertain than ever.
except if; if not
From this reading The end of it was that she said she could not marry him, however much she liked him, unless he could put an end to a certain foolish tale which is told against him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Girls' ideas about those things are apt to be very inexact when they are in love with a man and do not want to own it.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Girls' ideas about those things are apt to be very inexact when they are in love with a man and do not want to own it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course I said I was glad she had not accepted him; but when I put it to her in that way she seemed more uncertain than ever.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Of course I said I was glad she had not accepted him; but when I put it to her in that way she seemed more uncertain than ever.
at the time that
From this reading Girls' ideas about those things are apt to be very inexact when they are in love with a man and do not want to own it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The end of it was that she said she could not marry him, however much she liked him, unless he could put an end to a certain foolish tale which is told against him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Girls' ideas about those things are apt to be very inexact when they are in love with a man and do not want to own it.
