used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Father, you’ve always talked about my going to college and studying to be a lawyer.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I’ll finish high school in a few months and then must look for some position; you can’t hope to be able to send me to college next year.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Father, you’ve always talked about my going to college and studying to be a lawyer.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading “Father,” said Ralph Osborn, looking up from the book he had been reading, “I want to go to the Naval Academy.”
be able to spare or give up
From this reading I’d much rather be a naval officer than a lawyer, and besides I don’t see how you can afford to send me to college.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “Father, you’ve always talked about my going to college and studying to be a lawyer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Why, Ralph, how did you happen to think of that?” asked his father putting down his paper and giving to the earnest youth at his side his sympathetic attention; “what has attracted you to the naval life?”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Why, Ralph, how did you happen to think of that?” asked his father putting down his paper and giving to the earnest youth at his side his sympathetic attention; “what has attracted you to the naval life?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Why, Ralph, how did you happen to think of that?” asked his father putting down his paper and giving to the earnest youth at his side his sympathetic attention; “what has attracted you to the naval life?”
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading “Why, Ralph, how did you happen to think of that?” asked his father putting down his paper and giving to the earnest youth at his side his sympathetic attention; “what has attracted you to the naval life?”
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading “Why, Ralph, how did you happen to think of that?” asked his father putting down his paper and giving to the earnest youth at his side his sympathetic attention; “what has attracted you to the naval life?”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Father, you’ve always talked about my going to college and studying to be a lawyer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Father,” said Ralph Osborn, looking up from the book he had been reading, “I want to go to the Naval Academy.”
in addition to; as well as
From this reading I’d much rather be a naval officer than a lawyer, and besides I don’t see how you can afford to send me to college.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading “Father,” said Ralph Osborn, looking up from the book he had been reading, “I want to go to the Naval Academy.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I’d much rather be a naval officer than a lawyer, and besides I don’t see how you can afford to send me to college.
can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I’ll finish high school in a few months and then must look for some position; you can’t hope to be able to send me to college next year.”
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading “Father, you’ve always talked about my going to college and studying to be a lawyer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Why, Ralph, how did you happen to think of that?” asked his father putting down his paper and giving to the earnest youth at his side his sympathetic attention; “what has attracted you to the naval life?”
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I’d much rather be a naval officer than a lawyer, and besides I don’t see how you can afford to send me to college.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Why, Ralph, how did you happen to think of that?” asked his father putting down his paper and giving to the earnest youth at his side his sympathetic attention; “what has attracted you to the naval life?”
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading “Why, Ralph, how did you happen to think of that?” asked his father putting down his paper and giving to the earnest youth at his side his sympathetic attention; “what has attracted you to the naval life?”
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Father,” said Ralph Osborn, looking up from the book he had been reading, “I want to go to the Naval Academy.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I’ll finish high school in a few months and then must look for some position; you can’t hope to be able to send me to college next year.”
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading I’ll finish high school in a few months and then must look for some position; you can’t hope to be able to send me to college next year.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I’ll finish high school in a few months and then must look for some position; you can’t hope to be able to send me to college next year.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Father,” said Ralph Osborn, looking up from the book he had been reading, “I want to go to the Naval Academy.”
the act of giving
From this reading “Why, Ralph, how did you happen to think of that?” asked his father putting down his paper and giving to the earnest youth at his side his sympathetic attention; “what has attracted you to the naval life?”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Father,” said Ralph Osborn, looking up from the book he had been reading, “I want to go to the Naval Academy.”
the act of departing
From this reading “Father, you’ve always talked about my going to college and studying to be a lawyer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Father,” said Ralph Osborn, looking up from the book he had been reading, “I want to go to the Naval Academy.”
come to pass
From this reading “Why, Ralph, how did you happen to think of that?” asked his father putting down his paper and giving to the earnest youth at his side his sympathetic attention; “what has attracted you to the naval life?”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Why, Ralph, how did you happen to think of that?” asked his father putting down his paper and giving to the earnest youth at his side his sympathetic attention; “what has attracted you to the naval life?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Father,” said Ralph Osborn, looking up from the book he had been reading, “I want to go to the Naval Academy.”
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I’ll finish high school in a few months and then must look for some position; you can’t hope to be able to send me to college next year.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Why, Ralph, how did you happen to think of that?” asked his father putting down his paper and giving to the earnest youth at his side his sympathetic attention; “what has attracted you to the naval life?”
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I’ll finish high school in a few months and then must look for some position; you can’t hope to be able to send me to college next year.”
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why, Ralph, how did you happen to think of that?” asked his father putting down his paper and giving to the earnest youth at his side his sympathetic attention; “what has attracted you to the naval life?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Father,” said Ralph Osborn, looking up from the book he had been reading, “I want to go to the Naval Academy.”
I'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I’d much rather be a naval officer than a lawyer, and besides I don’t see how you can afford to send me to college.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I’ll finish high school in a few months and then must look for some position; you can’t hope to be able to send me to college next year.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I’ll finish high school in a few months and then must look for some position; you can’t hope to be able to send me to college next year.”
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading “Father, you’ve always talked about my going to college and studying to be a lawyer.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “Why, Ralph, how did you happen to think of that?” asked his father putting down his paper and giving to the earnest youth at his side his sympathetic attention; “what has attracted you to the naval life?”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I’ll finish high school in a few months and then must look for some position; you can’t hope to be able to send me to college next year.”
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “Father,” said Ralph Osborn, looking up from the book he had been reading, “I want to go to the Naval Academy.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I’d much rather be a naval officer than a lawyer, and besides I don’t see how you can afford to send me to college.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I’ll finish high school in a few months and then must look for some position; you can’t hope to be able to send me to college next year.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I’d much rather be a naval officer than a lawyer, and besides I don’t see how you can afford to send me to college.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I’ll finish high school in a few months and then must look for some position; you can’t hope to be able to send me to college next year.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Father, you’ve always talked about my going to college and studying to be a lawyer.
NavaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading “Father,” said Ralph Osborn, looking up from the book he had been reading, “I want to go to the Naval Academy.”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I’ll finish high school in a few months and then must look for some position; you can’t hope to be able to send me to college next year.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Why, Ralph, how did you happen to think of that?” asked his father putting down his paper and giving to the earnest youth at his side his sympathetic attention; “what has attracted you to the naval life?”
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading I’d much rather be a naval officer than a lawyer, and besides I don’t see how you can afford to send me to college.
Osborn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Father,” said Ralph Osborn, looking up from the book he had been reading, “I want to go to the Naval Academy.”
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading “Why, Ralph, how did you happen to think of that?” asked his father putting down his paper and giving to the earnest youth at his side his sympathetic attention; “what has attracted you to the naval life?”
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading I’ll finish high school in a few months and then must look for some position; you can’t hope to be able to send me to college next year.”
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading “Why, Ralph, how did you happen to think of that?” asked his father putting down his paper and giving to the earnest youth at his side his sympathetic attention; “what has attracted you to the naval life?”
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Father,” said Ralph Osborn, looking up from the book he had been reading, “I want to go to the Naval Academy.”
on the contrary
From this reading I’d much rather be a naval officer than a lawyer, and besides I don’t see how you can afford to send me to college.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading “Father,” said Ralph Osborn, looking up from the book he had been reading, “I want to go to the Naval Academy.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Father,” said Ralph Osborn, looking up from the book he had been reading, “I want to go to the Naval Academy.”
an educational institution
From this reading I’ll finish high school in a few months and then must look for some position; you can’t hope to be able to send me to college next year.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I’d much rather be a naval officer than a lawyer, and besides I don’t see how you can afford to send me to college.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading I’d much rather be a naval officer than a lawyer, and besides I don’t see how you can afford to send me to college.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “Why, Ralph, how did you happen to think of that?” asked his father putting down his paper and giving to the earnest youth at his side his sympathetic attention; “what has attracted you to the naval life?”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I’ll finish high school in a few months and then must look for some position; you can’t hope to be able to send me to college next year.”
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading “Father, you’ve always talked about my going to college and studying to be a lawyer.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading “Why, Ralph, how did you happen to think of that?” asked his father putting down his paper and giving to the earnest youth at his side his sympathetic attention; “what has attracted you to the naval life?”
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “Father, you’ve always talked about my going to college and studying to be a lawyer.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I’d much rather be a naval officer than a lawyer, and besides I don’t see how you can afford to send me to college.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Why, Ralph, how did you happen to think of that?” asked his father putting down his paper and giving to the earnest youth at his side his sympathetic attention; “what has attracted you to the naval life?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Father,” said Ralph Osborn, looking up from the book he had been reading, “I want to go to the Naval Academy.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I’ll finish high school in a few months and then must look for some position; you can’t hope to be able to send me to college next year.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Why, Ralph, how did you happen to think of that?” asked his father putting down his paper and giving to the earnest youth at his side his sympathetic attention; “what has attracted you to the naval life?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Father,” said Ralph Osborn, looking up from the book he had been reading, “I want to go to the Naval Academy.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Father,” said Ralph Osborn, looking up from the book he had been reading, “I want to go to the Naval Academy.”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Father,” said Ralph Osborn, looking up from the book he had been reading, “I want to go to the Naval Academy.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Why, Ralph, how did you happen to think of that?” asked his father putting down his paper and giving to the earnest youth at his side his sympathetic attention; “what has attracted you to the naval life?”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, Ralph, how did you happen to think of that?” asked his father putting down his paper and giving to the earnest youth at his side his sympathetic attention; “what has attracted you to the naval life?”
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I’ll finish high school in a few months and then must look for some position; you can’t hope to be able to send me to college next year.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why, Ralph, how did you happen to think of that?” asked his father putting down his paper and giving to the earnest youth at his side his sympathetic attention; “what has attracted you to the naval life?”
you've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Father, you’ve always talked about my going to college and studying to be a lawyer.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading “Why, Ralph, how did you happen to think of that?” asked his father putting down his paper and giving to the earnest youth at his side his sympathetic attention; “what has attracted you to the naval life?”
