aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I knew it, knew also that I must speak to my sister-in-law at once about her.
in addition
From this reading I knew it, knew also that I must speak to my sister-in-law at once about her.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading She could go tomorrow, I am sure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But she had finished her flying little visit and was putting on her coat before I finally forced myself to broach the subject.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I knew it, knew also that I must speak to my sister-in-law at once about her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But she had finished her flying little visit and was putting on her coat before I finally forced myself to broach the subject.
Braithwaite
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From this reading "Mrs. Braithwaite"--to my disgust I found my voice trembling--"I think I ought to tell you that Miss Sonnot, the nurse your mother had, wishes very much to enter the hospital service.
broachnounUS /broʊtʃ/
a decorative pin worn by women
From this reading But she had finished her flying little visit and was putting on her coat before I finally forced myself to broach the subject.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she had finished her flying little visit and was putting on her coat before I finally forced myself to broach the subject.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading But she had finished her flying little visit and was putting on her coat before I finally forced myself to broach the subject.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Miss Sonnet's opportunity had come!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could go tomorrow, I am sure.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading "Mrs. Braithwaite"--to my disgust I found my voice trembling--"I think I ought to tell you that Miss Sonnot, the nurse your mother had, wishes very much to enter the hospital service.
to come or go into
From this reading "Mrs. Braithwaite"--to my disgust I found my voice trembling--"I think I ought to tell you that Miss Sonnot, the nurse your mother had, wishes very much to enter the hospital service.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading But she had finished her flying little visit and was putting on her coat before I finally forced myself to broach the subject.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading But she had finished her flying little visit and was putting on her coat before I finally forced myself to broach the subject.
moving swiftly
From this reading But she had finished her flying little visit and was putting on her coat before I finally forced myself to broach the subject.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading But she had finished her flying little visit and was putting on her coat before I finally forced myself to broach the subject.
set up or found
From this reading "Mrs. Braithwaite"--to my disgust I found my voice trembling--"I think I ought to tell you that Miss Sonnot, the nurse your mother had, wishes very much to enter the hospital service.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She could go tomorrow, I am sure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Sonnet's opportunity had come!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I knew it, knew also that I must speak to my sister-in-law at once about her.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading "Mrs. Braithwaite"--to my disgust I found my voice trembling--"I think I ought to tell you that Miss Sonnot, the nurse your mother had, wishes very much to enter the hospital service.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I knew it, knew also that I must speak to my sister-in-law at once about her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I knew it, knew also that I must speak to my sister-in-law at once about her.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew it, knew also that I must speak to my sister-in-law at once about her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But she had finished her flying little visit and was putting on her coat before I finally forced myself to broach the subject.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Sonnet's opportunity had come!
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Mrs. Braithwaite"--to my disgust I found my voice trembling--"I think I ought to tell you that Miss Sonnot, the nurse your mother had, wishes very much to enter the hospital service.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Mrs. Braithwaite"--to my disgust I found my voice trembling--"I think I ought to tell you that Miss Sonnot, the nurse your mother had, wishes very much to enter the hospital service.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Mrs. Braithwaite"--to my disgust I found my voice trembling--"I think I ought to tell you that Miss Sonnot, the nurse your mother had, wishes very much to enter the hospital service.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I knew it, knew also that I must speak to my sister-in-law at once about her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I knew it, knew also that I must speak to my sister-in-law at once about her.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But she had finished her flying little visit and was putting on her coat before I finally forced myself to broach the subject.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading "Mrs. Braithwaite"--to my disgust I found my voice trembling--"I think I ought to tell you that Miss Sonnot, the nurse your mother had, wishes very much to enter the hospital service.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But she had finished her flying little visit and was putting on her coat before I finally forced myself to broach the subject.
on one occasion
From this reading I knew it, knew also that I must speak to my sister-in-law at once about her.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Miss Sonnet's opportunity had come!
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "Mrs. Braithwaite"--to my disgust I found my voice trembling--"I think I ought to tell you that Miss Sonnot, the nurse your mother had, wishes very much to enter the hospital service.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading But she had finished her flying little visit and was putting on her coat before I finally forced myself to broach the subject.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "Mrs. Braithwaite"--to my disgust I found my voice trembling--"I think I ought to tell you that Miss Sonnot, the nurse your mother had, wishes very much to enter the hospital service.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she had finished her flying little visit and was putting on her coat before I finally forced myself to broach the subject.
sister-in-lawnounUS /ˈsɪstərɪnlɔː/
the sister of your spouse
From this reading I knew it, knew also that I must speak to my sister-in-law at once about her.
Sonnet's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Sonnet's opportunity had come!
Sonnot
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From this reading "Mrs. Braithwaite"--to my disgust I found my voice trembling--"I think I ought to tell you that Miss Sonnot, the nurse your mother had, wishes very much to enter the hospital service.
express in speech
From this reading I knew it, knew also that I must speak to my sister-in-law at once about her.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But she had finished her flying little visit and was putting on her coat before I finally forced myself to broach the subject.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She could go tomorrow, I am sure.
express in words
From this reading "Mrs. Braithwaite"--to my disgust I found my voice trembling--"I think I ought to tell you that Miss Sonnot, the nurse your mother had, wishes very much to enter the hospital service.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I knew it, knew also that I must speak to my sister-in-law at once about her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But she had finished her flying little visit and was putting on her coat before I finally forced myself to broach the subject.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Mrs. Braithwaite"--to my disgust I found my voice trembling--"I think I ought to tell you that Miss Sonnot, the nurse your mother had, wishes very much to enter the hospital service.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I knew it, knew also that I must speak to my sister-in-law at once about her.
tomorrownounUS /təˈmɑːroʊ/
the day after today
From this reading She could go tomorrow, I am sure.
a shaky motion
From this reading "Mrs. Braithwaite"--to my disgust I found my voice trembling--"I think I ought to tell you that Miss Sonnot, the nurse your mother had, wishes very much to enter the hospital service.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Mrs. Braithwaite"--to my disgust I found my voice trembling--"I think I ought to tell you that Miss Sonnot, the nurse your mother had, wishes very much to enter the hospital service.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But she had finished her flying little visit and was putting on her coat before I finally forced myself to broach the subject.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Mrs. Braithwaite"--to my disgust I found my voice trembling--"I think I ought to tell you that Miss Sonnot, the nurse your mother had, wishes very much to enter the hospital service.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But she had finished her flying little visit and was putting on her coat before I finally forced myself to broach the subject.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "Mrs. Braithwaite"--to my disgust I found my voice trembling--"I think I ought to tell you that Miss Sonnot, the nurse your mother had, wishes very much to enter the hospital service.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mrs. Braithwaite"--to my disgust I found my voice trembling--"I think I ought to tell you that Miss Sonnot, the nurse your mother had, wishes very much to enter the hospital service.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mrs. Braithwaite"--to my disgust I found my voice trembling--"I think I ought to tell you that Miss Sonnot, the nurse your mother had, wishes very much to enter the hospital service.
