used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "NEVER GIVE A THING UP."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Fritz," said Waddle pathetically, "don't think about it.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading It was an eloquent and energetic expression of opinion,--almost an expression of a settled purpose as coming from the German as it did come; and Waddle was bound to admit that cause had been given.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Herr Bawwah, over a pot of beer in the public-house opposite, suggested to Mr. Waddle that "the governor might be ----," in a manner that affected Mr. Waddle greatly.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was an eloquent and energetic expression of opinion,--almost an expression of a settled purpose as coming from the German as it did come; and Waddle was bound to admit that cause had been given.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an eloquent and energetic expression of opinion,--almost an expression of a settled purpose as coming from the German as it did come; and Waddle was bound to admit that cause had been given.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was an eloquent and energetic expression of opinion,--almost an expression of a settled purpose as coming from the German as it did come; and Waddle was bound to admit that cause had been given.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was an eloquent and energetic expression of opinion,--almost an expression of a settled purpose as coming from the German as it did come; and Waddle was bound to admit that cause had been given.
Bawwah
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From this reading Herr Bawwah, over a pot of beer in the public-house opposite, suggested to Mr. Waddle that "the governor might be ----," in a manner that affected Mr. Waddle greatly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Herr Bawwah, over a pot of beer in the public-house opposite, suggested to Mr. Waddle that "the governor might be ----," in a manner that affected Mr. Waddle greatly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading Herr Bawwah, over a pot of beer in the public-house opposite, suggested to Mr. Waddle that "the governor might be ----," in a manner that affected Mr. Waddle greatly.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
confined by bonds
From this reading It was an eloquent and energetic expression of opinion,--almost an expression of a settled purpose as coming from the German as it did come; and Waddle was bound to admit that cause had been given.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It was an eloquent and energetic expression of opinion,--almost an expression of a settled purpose as coming from the German as it did come; and Waddle was bound to admit that cause had been given.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was an eloquent and energetic expression of opinion,--almost an expression of a settled purpose as coming from the German as it did come; and Waddle was bound to admit that cause had been given.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It was an eloquent and energetic expression of opinion,--almost an expression of a settled purpose as coming from the German as it did come; and Waddle was bound to admit that cause had been given.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
ConduitnounUS /ˈkɑːnduːɪt/
a passage (a pipe or tunnel) through which water or electric wires can pass
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
dependentsnounUS /dɪˈpendənts/
plural of “dependent” — a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was an eloquent and energetic expression of opinion,--almost an expression of a settled purpose as coming from the German as it did come; and Waddle was bound to admit that cause had been given.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
don't
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From this reading "Fritz," said Waddle pathetically, "don't think about it.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
one or the other of two
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading It was an eloquent and energetic expression of opinion,--almost an expression of a settled purpose as coming from the German as it did come; and Waddle was bound to admit that cause had been given.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading It was an eloquent and energetic expression of opinion,--almost an expression of a settled purpose as coming from the German as it did come; and Waddle was bound to admit that cause had been given.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It was an eloquent and energetic expression of opinion,--almost an expression of a settled purpose as coming from the German as it did come; and Waddle was bound to admit that cause had been given.
a social unit living together
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
Fritz
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From this reading "Fritz," said Waddle pathetically, "don't think about it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was an eloquent and energetic expression of opinion,--almost an expression of a settled purpose as coming from the German as it did come; and Waddle was bound to admit that cause had been given.
a person of German nationality
From this reading It was an eloquent and energetic expression of opinion,--almost an expression of a settled purpose as coming from the German as it did come; and Waddle was bound to admit that cause had been given.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "NEVER GIVE A THING UP."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was an eloquent and energetic expression of opinion,--almost an expression of a settled purpose as coming from the German as it did come; and Waddle was bound to admit that cause had been given.
the head of a state government
From this reading Herr Bawwah, over a pot of beer in the public-house opposite, suggested to Mr. Waddle that "the governor might be ----," in a manner that affected Mr. Waddle greatly.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Herr Bawwah, over a pot of beer in the public-house opposite, suggested to Mr. Waddle that "the governor might be ----," in a manner that affected Mr. Waddle greatly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was an eloquent and energetic expression of opinion,--almost an expression of a settled purpose as coming from the German as it did come; and Waddle was bound to admit that cause had been given.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading Herr Bawwah, over a pot of beer in the public-house opposite, suggested to Mr. Waddle that "the governor might be ----," in a manner that affected Mr. Waddle greatly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Herr Bawwah, over a pot of beer in the public-house opposite, suggested to Mr. Waddle that "the governor might be ----," in a manner that affected Mr. Waddle greatly.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Herr Bawwah, over a pot of beer in the public-house opposite, suggested to Mr. Waddle that "the governor might be ----," in a manner that affected Mr. Waddle greatly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
Neefit's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "NEVER GIVE A THING UP."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It was an eloquent and energetic expression of opinion,--almost an expression of a settled purpose as coming from the German as it did come; and Waddle was bound to admit that cause had been given.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Herr Bawwah, over a pot of beer in the public-house opposite, suggested to Mr. Waddle that "the governor might be ----," in a manner that affected Mr. Waddle greatly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Herr Bawwah, over a pot of beer in the public-house opposite, suggested to Mr. Waddle that "the governor might be ----," in a manner that affected Mr. Waddle greatly.
patheticallyadverbUS /pəˈθetɪkəli/
in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion
From this reading "Fritz," said Waddle pathetically, "don't think about it.
an amount of time
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Herr Bawwah, over a pot of beer in the public-house opposite, suggested to Mr. Waddle that "the governor might be ----," in a manner that affected Mr. Waddle greatly.
public-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Herr Bawwah, over a pot of beer in the public-house opposite, suggested to Mr. Waddle that "the governor might be ----," in a manner that affected Mr. Waddle greatly.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was an eloquent and energetic expression of opinion,--almost an expression of a settled purpose as coming from the German as it did come; and Waddle was bound to admit that cause had been given.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Fritz," said Waddle pathetically, "don't think about it.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading It was an eloquent and energetic expression of opinion,--almost an expression of a settled purpose as coming from the German as it did come; and Waddle was bound to admit that cause had been given.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Herr Bawwah, over a pot of beer in the public-house opposite, suggested to Mr. Waddle that "the governor might be ----," in a manner that affected Mr. Waddle greatly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Herr Bawwah, over a pot of beer in the public-house opposite, suggested to Mr. Waddle that "the governor might be ----," in a manner that affected Mr. Waddle greatly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
a special situation
From this reading "NEVER GIVE A THING UP."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Fritz," said Waddle pathetically, "don't think about it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "NEVER GIVE A THING UP."
WaddlenounUS /ˈwɑːdəl/
walking with short steps and the weight tilting from one foot to the other
From this reading Herr Bawwah, over a pot of beer in the public-house opposite, suggested to Mr. Waddle that "the governor might be ----," in a manner that affected Mr. Waddle greatly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr. Neefit's conduct during this period of disappointment was not exactly what it should to have been, either in the bosom of his family or among his dependents in Conduit Street.
