used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Something worth knowing._ I have already told my readers that our little hero, whom we call Inquisitive Jack, was of a very investigating turn of mind.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I do not mean to say that he was curious and inquisitive about improper things.
matters of personal concern
From this reading He had not that unpleasant trait of character, which belongs to some people and some children――a constant disposition to be curious and inquisitive about other people’s affairs.
(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 I believe I have also said that, when Jack became interested in a subject, he did not like to leave it till he knew all about it.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading _Something worth knowing._ I have already told my readers that our little hero, whom we call Inquisitive Jack, was of a very investigating turn of mind.
in addition
From this reading I believe I have also said that, when Jack became interested in a subject, he did not like to leave it till he knew all about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I do not mean to say that he was curious and inquisitive about improper things.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading If he was a kind of Paul Pry, his curiosity only led him to pry into the works of nature and art, and not to be meddlesome in the affairs of other people.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had not that unpleasant trait of character, which belongs to some people and some children――a constant disposition to be curious and inquisitive about other people’s affairs.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I believe I have also said that, when Jack became interested in a subject, he did not like to leave it till he knew all about it.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe I have also said that, when Jack became interested in a subject, he did not like to leave it till he knew all about it.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading He had not that unpleasant trait of character, which belongs to some people and some children――a constant disposition to be curious and inquisitive about other people’s affairs.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _Something worth knowing._ I have already told my readers that our little hero, whom we call Inquisitive Jack, was of a very investigating turn of mind.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He had not that unpleasant trait of character, which belongs to some people and some children――a constant disposition to be curious and inquisitive about other people’s affairs.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He had not that unpleasant trait of character, which belongs to some people and some children――a constant disposition to be curious and inquisitive about other people’s affairs.
unvarying in nature
From this reading He had not that unpleasant trait of character, which belongs to some people and some children――a constant disposition to be curious and inquisitive about other people’s affairs.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading If he was a kind of Paul Pry, his curiosity only led him to pry into the works of nature and art, and not to be meddlesome in the affairs of other people.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading I do not mean to say that he was curious and inquisitive about improper things.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I believe I have also said that, when Jack became interested in a subject, he did not like to leave it till he knew all about it.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading He had not that unpleasant trait of character, which belongs to some people and some children――a constant disposition to be curious and inquisitive about other people’s affairs.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not mean to say that he was curious and inquisitive about improper things.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not that unpleasant trait of character, which belongs to some people and some children――a constant disposition to be curious and inquisitive about other people’s affairs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Something worth knowing._ I have already told my readers that our little hero, whom we call Inquisitive Jack, was of a very investigating turn of mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I do not mean to say that he was curious and inquisitive about improper things.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading _Something worth knowing._ I have already told my readers that our little hero, whom we call Inquisitive Jack, was of a very investigating turn of mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he was a kind of Paul Pry, his curiosity only led him to pry into the works of nature and art, and not to be meddlesome in the affairs of other people.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If he was a kind of Paul Pry, his curiosity only led him to pry into the works of nature and art, and not to be meddlesome in the affairs of other people.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Something worth knowing._ I have already told my readers that our little hero, whom we call Inquisitive Jack, was of a very investigating turn of mind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he was a kind of Paul Pry, his curiosity only led him to pry into the works of nature and art, and not to be meddlesome in the affairs of other people.
improperadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːpər/
not suitable or right or appropriate
From this reading I do not mean to say that he was curious and inquisitive about improper things.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If he was a kind of Paul Pry, his curiosity only led him to pry into the works of nature and art, and not to be meddlesome in the affairs of other people.
InquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading _Something worth knowing._ I have already told my readers that our little hero, whom we call Inquisitive Jack, was of a very investigating turn of mind.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I believe I have also said that, when Jack became interested in a subject, he did not like to leave it till he knew all about it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If he was a kind of Paul Pry, his curiosity only led him to pry into the works of nature and art, and not to be meddlesome in the affairs of other people.
investigatingnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtɪŋ/
the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
From this reading _Something worth knowing._ I have already told my readers that our little hero, whom we call Inquisitive Jack, was of a very investigating turn of mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I believe I have also said that, when Jack became interested in a subject, he did not like to leave it till he knew all about it.
a small worthless amount
From this reading _Something worth knowing._ I have already told my readers that our little hero, whom we call Inquisitive Jack, was of a very investigating turn of mind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading If he was a kind of Paul Pry, his curiosity only led him to pry into the works of nature and art, and not to be meddlesome in the affairs of other people.
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 believe I have also said that, when Jack became interested in a subject, he did not like to leave it till he knew all about it.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading _Something worth knowing._ I have already told my readers that our little hero, whom we call Inquisitive Jack, was of a very investigating turn of mind.
go away from a place
From this reading I believe I have also said that, when Jack became interested in a subject, he did not like to leave it till he knew all about it.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading If he was a kind of Paul Pry, his curiosity only led him to pry into the works of nature and art, and not to be meddlesome in the affairs of other people.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I believe I have also said that, when Jack became interested in a subject, he did not like to leave it till he knew all about it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Something worth knowing._ I have already told my readers that our little hero, whom we call Inquisitive Jack, was of a very investigating turn of mind.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I do not mean to say that he was curious and inquisitive about improper things.
meddlesomeadjectiveUS /ˈmedəlsəm/
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading If he was a kind of Paul Pry, his curiosity only led him to pry into the works of nature and art, and not to be meddlesome in the affairs of other people.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _Something worth knowing._ I have already told my readers that our little hero, whom we call Inquisitive Jack, was of a very investigating turn of mind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Something worth knowing._ I have already told my readers that our little hero, whom we call Inquisitive Jack, was of a very investigating turn of mind.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading If he was a kind of Paul Pry, his curiosity only led him to pry into the works of nature and art, and not to be meddlesome in the affairs of other people.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not mean to say that he was curious and inquisitive about improper things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Something worth knowing._ I have already told my readers that our little hero, whom we call Inquisitive Jack, was of a very investigating turn of mind.
and nothing more
From this reading If he was a kind of Paul Pry, his curiosity only led him to pry into the works of nature and art, and not to be meddlesome in the affairs of other people.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had not that unpleasant trait of character, which belongs to some people and some children――a constant disposition to be curious and inquisitive about other people’s affairs.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Something worth knowing._ I have already told my readers that our little hero, whom we call Inquisitive Jack, was of a very investigating turn of mind.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading If he was a kind of Paul Pry, his curiosity only led him to pry into the works of nature and art, and not to be meddlesome in the affairs of other people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He had not that unpleasant trait of character, which belongs to some people and some children――a constant disposition to be curious and inquisitive about other people’s affairs.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He had not that unpleasant trait of character, which belongs to some people and some children――a constant disposition to be curious and inquisitive about other people’s affairs.
PryverbUS /praɪ/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading If he was a kind of Paul Pry, his curiosity only led him to pry into the works of nature and art, and not to be meddlesome in the affairs of other people.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _Something worth knowing._ I have already told my readers that our little hero, whom we call Inquisitive Jack, was of a very investigating turn of mind.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I believe I have also said that, when Jack became interested in a subject, he did not like to leave it till he knew all about it.
express in words
From this reading I do not mean to say that he was curious and inquisitive about improper things.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had not that unpleasant trait of character, which belongs to some people and some children――a constant disposition to be curious and inquisitive about other people’s affairs.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading _Something worth knowing._ I have already told my readers that our little hero, whom we call Inquisitive Jack, was of a very investigating turn of mind.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I believe I have also said that, when Jack became interested in a subject, he did not like to leave it till he knew all about it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Something worth knowing._ I have already told my readers that our little hero, whom we call Inquisitive Jack, was of a very investigating turn of mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If he was a kind of Paul Pry, his curiosity only led him to pry into the works of nature and art, and not to be meddlesome in the affairs of other people.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I do not mean to say that he was curious and inquisitive about improper things.
up to a particular time
From this reading I believe I have also said that, when Jack became interested in a subject, he did not like to leave it till he knew all about it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do not mean to say that he was curious and inquisitive about improper things.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading _Something worth knowing._ I have already told my readers that our little hero, whom we call Inquisitive Jack, was of a very investigating turn of mind.
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading He had not that unpleasant trait of character, which belongs to some people and some children――a constant disposition to be curious and inquisitive about other people’s affairs.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading _Something worth knowing._ I have already told my readers that our little hero, whom we call Inquisitive Jack, was of a very investigating turn of mind.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading He had not that unpleasant trait of character, which belongs to some people and some children――a constant disposition to be curious and inquisitive about other people’s affairs.
precisely as stated
From this reading _Something worth knowing._ I have already told my readers that our little hero, whom we call Inquisitive Jack, was of a very investigating turn of mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Something worth knowing._ I have already told my readers that our little hero, whom we call Inquisitive Jack, was of a very investigating turn of mind.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Something worth knowing._ I have already told my readers that our little hero, whom we call Inquisitive Jack, was of a very investigating turn of mind.
at the time that
From this reading I believe I have also said that, when Jack became interested in a subject, he did not like to leave it till he knew all about it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had not that unpleasant trait of character, which belongs to some people and some children――a constant disposition to be curious and inquisitive about other people’s affairs.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Something worth knowing._ I have already told my readers that our little hero, whom we call Inquisitive Jack, was of a very investigating turn of mind.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading If he was a kind of Paul Pry, his curiosity only led him to pry into the works of nature and art, and not to be meddlesome in the affairs of other people.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading _Something worth knowing._ I have already told my readers that our little hero, whom we call Inquisitive Jack, was of a very investigating turn of mind.
