used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They found a box on the upper tier, the occupants of which had probably gone off to supper.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am rather thirsty," Rosemary replied, "but I could not stand that awful supper upstairs."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Well, look here," he urged, "you slip into one of the empty boxes and I'll forage for you."
any thing at all
From this reading "Would you like anything?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Peter Blakeney asked of his partner while he steered her clear of the crowded dancing floor.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading "I am rather thirsty," Rosemary replied, "but I could not stand that awful supper upstairs."
Blakeney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peter Blakeney asked of his partner while he steered her clear of the crowded dancing floor.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading They found a box on the upper tier, the occupants of which had probably gone off to supper.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading "Well, look here," he urged, "you slip into one of the empty boxes and I'll forage for you."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I am rather thirsty," Rosemary replied, "but I could not stand that awful supper upstairs."
rid of obstructions
From this reading Peter Blakeney asked of his partner while he steered her clear of the crowded dancing floor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I am rather thirsty," Rosemary replied, "but I could not stand that awful supper upstairs."
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Peter Blakeney asked of his partner while he steered her clear of the crowded dancing floor.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Peter Blakeney asked of his partner while he steered her clear of the crowded dancing floor.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading "Well, look here," he urged, "you slip into one of the empty boxes and I'll forage for you."
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Peter Blakeney asked of his partner while he steered her clear of the crowded dancing floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Well, look here," he urged, "you slip into one of the empty boxes and I'll forage for you."
foragenounUS /ˈfɔːrɪdʒ/
bulky food like grass or hay for browsing or grazing horses or cattle
From this reading "Well, look here," he urged, "you slip into one of the empty boxes and I'll forage for you."
set up or found
From this reading They found a box on the upper tier, the occupants of which had probably gone off to supper.
destroyed or killed
From this reading They found a box on the upper tier, the occupants of which had probably gone off to supper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They found a box on the upper tier, the occupants of which had probably gone off to supper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peter Blakeney asked of his partner while he steered her clear of the crowded dancing floor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter Blakeney asked of his partner while he steered her clear of the crowded dancing floor.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Well, look here," he urged, "you slip into one of the empty boxes and I'll forage for you."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter Blakeney asked of his partner while he steered her clear of the crowded dancing floor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am rather thirsty," Rosemary replied, "but I could not stand that awful supper upstairs."
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, look here," he urged, "you slip into one of the empty boxes and I'll forage for you."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Well, look here," he urged, "you slip into one of the empty boxes and I'll forage for you."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Would you like anything?"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Well, look here," he urged, "you slip into one of the empty boxes and I'll forage for you."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am rather thirsty," Rosemary replied, "but I could not stand that awful supper upstairs."
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading They found a box on the upper tier, the occupants of which had probably gone off to supper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peter Blakeney asked of his partner while he steered her clear of the crowded dancing floor.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They found a box on the upper tier, the occupants of which had probably gone off to supper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They found a box on the upper tier, the occupants of which had probably gone off to supper.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Well, look here," he urged, "you slip into one of the empty boxes and I'll forage for you."
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Peter Blakeney asked of his partner while he steered her clear of the crowded dancing floor.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter Blakeney asked of his partner while he steered her clear of the crowded dancing floor.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading They found a box on the upper tier, the occupants of which had probably gone off to supper.
on the contrary
From this reading "I am rather thirsty," Rosemary replied, "but I could not stand that awful supper upstairs."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I am rather thirsty," Rosemary replied, "but I could not stand that awful supper upstairs."
RosemarynounUS /ˈroʊzmeri/
widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery
From this reading "I am rather thirsty," Rosemary replied, "but I could not stand that awful supper upstairs."
move stealthily
From this reading "Well, look here," he urged, "you slip into one of the empty boxes and I'll forage for you."
be standing; be upright
From this reading "I am rather thirsty," Rosemary replied, "but I could not stand that awful supper upstairs."
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading Peter Blakeney asked of his partner while he steered her clear of the crowded dancing floor.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "I am rather thirsty," Rosemary replied, "but I could not stand that awful supper upstairs."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am rather thirsty," Rosemary replied, "but I could not stand that awful supper upstairs."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peter Blakeney asked of his partner while he steered her clear of the crowded dancing floor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They found a box on the upper tier, the occupants of which had probably gone off to supper.
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading "I am rather thirsty," Rosemary replied, "but I could not stand that awful supper upstairs."
tiernounUS /tiːr/
a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
From this reading They found a box on the upper tier, the occupants of which had probably gone off to supper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They found a box on the upper tier, the occupants of which had probably gone off to supper.
the topmost one of two
From this reading They found a box on the upper tier, the occupants of which had probably gone off to supper.
on a floor above
From this reading "I am rather thirsty," Rosemary replied, "but I could not stand that awful supper upstairs."
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading "Well, look here," he urged, "you slip into one of the empty boxes and I'll forage for you."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, look here," he urged, "you slip into one of the empty boxes and I'll forage for you."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They found a box on the upper tier, the occupants of which had probably gone off to supper.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Peter Blakeney asked of his partner while he steered her clear of the crowded dancing floor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Would you like anything?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Would you like anything?"
