used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You see, Ethel and I wanted to drive, and if you left your luggage here we could come back and fetch it."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading You see, Ethel and I wanted to drive, and if you left your luggage here we could come back and fetch it."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But it would be quite safe here on the kerb.
a youthful male person
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But it would be quite safe here on the kerb.
charioteernoun
the driver of a chariot
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading You see, Ethel and I wanted to drive, and if you left your luggage here we could come back and fetch it."
make right or correct
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading You see, Ethel and I wanted to drive, and if you left your luggage here we could come back and fetch it."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading You see, Ethel and I wanted to drive, and if you left your luggage here we could come back and fetch it."
Edred
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From this reading "Right-o," said Edred.
Ethel
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From this reading You see, Ethel and I wanted to drive, and if you left your luggage here we could come back and fetch it."
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading You see, Ethel and I wanted to drive, and if you left your luggage here we could come back and fetch it."
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
governess-cart
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From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "But it would be quite safe here on the kerb.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You see, Ethel and I wanted to drive, and if you left your luggage here we could come back and fetch it."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You see, Ethel and I wanted to drive, and if you left your luggage here we could come back and fetch it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But it would be quite safe here on the kerb.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
JasminenounUS /ˈdʒæzmən/
any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia
From this reading "Oh no, please," Jasmine protested.
kerbnounUS /kɜːrb/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading "But it would be quite safe here on the kerb.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
immediately past
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading You see, Ethel and I wanted to drive, and if you left your luggage here we could come back and fetch it."
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading You see, Ethel and I wanted to drive, and if you left your luggage here we could come back and fetch it."
a particular point in time
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
not any; not one
From this reading "Oh no, please," Jasmine protested.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh no, please," Jasmine protested.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "But it would be quite safe here on the kerb.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Oh no, please," Jasmine protested.
Pompeiinoun
ancient city to the southeast of Naples that was buried by a volcanic eruption from Vesuvius
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading "Oh no, please," Jasmine protested.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "But it would be quite safe here on the kerb.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
Right-o
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Right-o," said Edred.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "But it would be quite safe here on the kerb.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Right-o," said Edred.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see, Ethel and I wanted to drive, and if you left your luggage here we could come back and fetch it."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
having a supporting base
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But it would be quite safe here on the kerb.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You see, Ethel and I wanted to drive, and if you left your luggage here we could come back and fetch it."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading You see, Ethel and I wanted to drive, and if you left your luggage here we could come back and fetch it."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading You see, Ethel and I wanted to drive, and if you left your luggage here we could come back and fetch it."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
belonging to which person
From this reading Jasmine, however, was firm in her objection to this plan, and at that moment a fat boy of about fifteen, whose voice was at its breaking stage, was seen standing up in a governess-cart shouting what Jasmine recognized as the correct language of a Roman charioteer from _The Last Days of Pompeii_.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "But it would be quite safe here on the kerb.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see, Ethel and I wanted to drive, and if you left your luggage here we could come back and fetch it."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see, Ethel and I wanted to drive, and if you left your luggage here we could come back and fetch it."
