used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Only we want you to go about with us, somewhere," said Rollo.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXCURSION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Does your comfort or enjoyment depend in any way on the decision of that question?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why?" asked Mr. George.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading "Does your comfort or enjoyment depend in any way on the decision of that question?"
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading "Does your comfort or enjoyment depend in any way on the decision of that question?"
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading "Does your comfort or enjoyment depend in any way on the decision of that question?"
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Does your comfort or enjoyment depend in any way on the decision of that question?"
the act of consuming food
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading "Does your comfort or enjoyment depend in any way on the decision of that question?"
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
EXCURSIONnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading AN EXCURSION.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Only we want you to go about with us, somewhere," said Rollo.
the act of departing
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
for more time
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
mangernounUS /ˈmeɪndʒər/
a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
museumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Does your comfort or enjoyment depend in any way on the decision of that question?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
and nothing more
From this reading "Only we want you to go about with us, somewhere," said Rollo.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Does your comfort or enjoyment depend in any way on the decision of that question?"
RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
salle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
in or at or to some place
From this reading "Only we want you to go about with us, somewhere," said Rollo.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Does your comfort or enjoyment depend in any way on the decision of that question?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Only we want you to go about with us, somewhere," said Rollo.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Only we want you to go about with us, somewhere," said Rollo.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Does your comfort or enjoyment depend in any way on the decision of that question?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Only we want you to go about with us, somewhere," said Rollo.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why?" asked Mr. George.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Only we want you to go about with us, somewhere," said Rollo.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Uncle George," said Rollo one morning, while he and Mr. George were eating their breakfast in the dining room, or, as they call it in Europe, the _salle a manger_, of the hotel, "how much longer are you going to be in studying out those things in the museum?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Does your comfort or enjoyment depend in any way on the decision of that question?"
