used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I SHOULD think if we are going to give our dance at all, it ought to be soon," says Dulce, with a shrug and a somewhat listless little yawn.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading --MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.
ADOnounUS /əˈduː/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading --MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.
matters of personal concern
From this reading "Friendship is constant in all other things, Save in the office and affairs of love."
(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 "Friendship is constant in all other things, Save in the office and affairs of love."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Friendship is constant in all other things, Save in the office and affairs of love."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems the most natural thing in the world that he should use the first person plural, and that he should appear to be the chief promoter of the dance in question.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I SHOULD think if we are going to give our dance at all, it ought to be soon," says Dulce, with a shrug and a somewhat listless little yawn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I SHOULD think if we are going to give our dance at all, it ought to be soon," says Dulce, with a shrug and a somewhat listless little yawn.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I SHOULD think if we are going to give our dance at all, it ought to be soon," says Dulce, with a shrug and a somewhat listless little yawn.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading "So we ought," says Dicky Browne, briskly.
BrownenounUS /braʊn/
English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)
From this reading "So we ought," says Dicky Browne, briskly.
a person who is in charge
From this reading It seems the most natural thing in the world that he should use the first person plural, and that he should appear to be the chief promoter of the dance in question.
unvarying in nature
From this reading "Friendship is constant in all other things, Save in the office and affairs of love."
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading "I SHOULD think if we are going to give our dance at all, it ought to be soon," says Dulce, with a shrug and a somewhat listless little yawn.
DickynounUS /ˈdɪki/
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
From this reading "So we ought," says Dicky Browne, briskly.
Dulce
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From this reading "I SHOULD think if we are going to give our dance at all, it ought to be soon," says Dulce, with a shrug and a somewhat listless little yawn.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It seems the most natural thing in the world that he should use the first person plural, and that he should appear to be the chief promoter of the dance in question.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading "Friendship is constant in all other things, Save in the office and affairs of love."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I SHOULD think if we are going to give our dance at all, it ought to be soon," says Dulce, with a shrug and a somewhat listless little yawn.
the act of departing
From this reading "I SHOULD think if we are going to give our dance at all, it ought to be soon," says Dulce, with a shrug and a somewhat listless little yawn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seems the most natural thing in the world that he should use the first person plural, and that he should appear to be the chief promoter of the dance in question.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I SHOULD think if we are going to give our dance at all, it ought to be soon," says Dulce, with a shrug and a somewhat listless little yawn.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I SHOULD think if we are going to give our dance at all, it ought to be soon," says Dulce, with a shrug and a somewhat listless little yawn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Friendship is constant in all other things, Save in the office and affairs of love."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Friendship is constant in all other things, Save in the office and affairs of love."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I SHOULD think if we are going to give our dance at all, it ought to be soon," says Dulce, with a shrug and a somewhat listless little yawn.
listlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstləs/
lacking zest or vivacity
From this reading "I SHOULD think if we are going to give our dance at all, it ought to be soon," says Dulce, with a shrug and a somewhat listless little yawn.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I SHOULD think if we are going to give our dance at all, it ought to be soon," says Dulce, with a shrug and a somewhat listless little yawn.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Friendship is constant in all other things, Save in the office and affairs of love."
used to form the superlative
From this reading It seems the most natural thing in the world that he should use the first person plural, and that he should appear to be the chief promoter of the dance in question.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading --MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It seems the most natural thing in the world that he should use the first person plural, and that he should appear to be the chief promoter of the dance in question.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading --MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Friendship is constant in all other things, Save in the office and affairs of love."
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "Friendship is constant in all other things, Save in the office and affairs of love."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Friendship is constant in all other things, Save in the office and affairs of love."
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "I SHOULD think if we are going to give our dance at all, it ought to be soon," says Dulce, with a shrug and a somewhat listless little yawn.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I SHOULD think if we are going to give our dance at all, it ought to be soon," says Dulce, with a shrug and a somewhat listless little yawn.
a human being
From this reading It seems the most natural thing in the world that he should use the first person plural, and that he should appear to be the chief promoter of the dance in question.
pluraladjectiveUS /ˈplʊrəl/
composed of more than one member, set, or kind
From this reading It seems the most natural thing in the world that he should use the first person plural, and that he should appear to be the chief promoter of the dance in question.
promoternounUS /prəˈmoʊtər/
someone who is an active supporter and advocate
From this reading It seems the most natural thing in the world that he should use the first person plural, and that he should appear to be the chief promoter of the dance in question.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It seems the most natural thing in the world that he should use the first person plural, and that he should appear to be the chief promoter of the dance in question.
except for; apart from
From this reading "Friendship is constant in all other things, Save in the office and affairs of love."
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "I SHOULD think if we are going to give our dance at all, it ought to be soon," says Dulce, with a shrug and a somewhat listless little yawn.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems the most natural thing in the world that he should use the first person plural, and that he should appear to be the chief promoter of the dance in question.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I SHOULD think if we are going to give our dance at all, it ought to be soon," says Dulce, with a shrug and a somewhat listless little yawn.
shrugnounUS /ʃrʌɡ/
a gesture involving the shoulders
From this reading "I SHOULD think if we are going to give our dance at all, it ought to be soon," says Dulce, with a shrug and a somewhat listless little yawn.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So we ought," says Dicky Browne, briskly.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "I SHOULD think if we are going to give our dance at all, it ought to be soon," says Dulce, with a shrug and a somewhat listless little yawn.
in the near future
From this reading "I SHOULD think if we are going to give our dance at all, it ought to be soon," says Dulce, with a shrug and a somewhat listless little yawn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seems the most natural thing in the world that he should use the first person plural, and that he should appear to be the chief promoter of the dance in question.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Friendship is constant in all other things, Save in the office and affairs of love."
a special situation
From this reading It seems the most natural thing in the world that he should use the first person plural, and that he should appear to be the chief promoter of the dance in question.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Friendship is constant in all other things, Save in the office and affairs of love."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I SHOULD think if we are going to give our dance at all, it ought to be soon," says Dulce, with a shrug and a somewhat listless little yawn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I SHOULD think if we are going to give our dance at all, it ought to be soon," says Dulce, with a shrug and a somewhat listless little yawn.
the act of using
From this reading It seems the most natural thing in the world that he should use the first person plural, and that he should appear to be the chief promoter of the dance in question.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I SHOULD think if we are going to give our dance at all, it ought to be soon," says Dulce, with a shrug and a somewhat listless little yawn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I SHOULD think if we are going to give our dance at all, it ought to be soon," says Dulce, with a shrug and a somewhat listless little yawn.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It seems the most natural thing in the world that he should use the first person plural, and that he should appear to be the chief promoter of the dance in question.
yawnverbUS /jɔːn/
utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading "I SHOULD think if we are going to give our dance at all, it ought to be soon," says Dulce, with a shrug and a somewhat listless little yawn.
