used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I say, don't tell that Ernest anything not nice about me, will you?
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Silence reigned between us for some time, and in listening to the trains I had forgotten the girl till her voice came across the room.
admonishedverbUS /ədˈmɑːnɪʃt/
past form of “admonish” — advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
From this reading After this Andrew disappeared down the stairs, spilling grease, and being admonished by Dawn as he went as the clumsiest creature she had ever seen.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this Andrew disappeared down the stairs, spilling grease, and being admonished by Dawn as he went as the clumsiest creature she had ever seen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After this Andrew disappeared down the stairs, spilling grease, and being admonished by Dawn as he went as the clumsiest creature she had ever seen.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading After this Andrew disappeared down the stairs, spilling grease, and being admonished by Dawn as he went as the clumsiest creature she had ever seen.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
any thing at all
From this reading "I say, don't tell that Ernest anything not nice about me, will you?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After this Andrew disappeared down the stairs, spilling grease, and being admonished by Dawn as he went as the clumsiest creature she had ever seen.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading After this Andrew disappeared down the stairs, spilling grease, and being admonished by Dawn as he went as the clumsiest creature she had ever seen.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Silence reigned between us for some time, and in listening to the trains I had forgotten the girl till her voice came across the room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After this Andrew disappeared down the stairs, spilling grease, and being admonished by Dawn as he went as the clumsiest creature she had ever seen.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Silence reigned between us for some time, and in listening to the trains I had forgotten the girl till her voice came across the room.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I'll take care not to flirt with him, and I wouldn't like him to think me not nice.
clumsiest
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From this reading After this Andrew disappeared down the stairs, spilling grease, and being admonished by Dawn as he went as the clumsiest creature she had ever seen.
conceitnounUS /kənˈsiːt/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading After this Andrew disappeared down the stairs, spilling grease, and being admonished by Dawn as he went as the clumsiest creature she had ever seen.
the first light of day
From this reading After this Andrew disappeared down the stairs, spilling grease, and being admonished by Dawn as he went as the clumsiest creature she had ever seen.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading After this Andrew disappeared down the stairs, spilling grease, and being admonished by Dawn as he went as the clumsiest creature she had ever seen.
don't
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From this reading "I say, don't tell that Ernest anything not nice about me, will you?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After this Andrew disappeared down the stairs, spilling grease, and being admonished by Dawn as he went as the clumsiest creature she had ever seen.
else
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From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
Ernest
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From this reading "I say, don't tell that Ernest anything not nice about me, will you?
at any time
From this reading After this Andrew disappeared down the stairs, spilling grease, and being admonished by Dawn as he went as the clumsiest creature she had ever seen.
flirtverbUS /flɜːrt/
talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
From this reading I'll take care not to flirt with him, and I wouldn't like him to think me not nice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Silence reigned between us for some time, and in listening to the trains I had forgotten the girl till her voice came across the room.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Silence reigned between us for some time, and in listening to the trains I had forgotten the girl till her voice came across the room.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
a young female
From this reading Silence reigned between us for some time, and in listening to the trains I had forgotten the girl till her voice came across the room.
the act of departing
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
greasenounUS /ɡriːs/
a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)
From this reading After this Andrew disappeared down the stairs, spilling grease, and being admonished by Dawn as he went as the clumsiest creature she had ever seen.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After this Andrew disappeared down the stairs, spilling grease, and being admonished by Dawn as he went as the clumsiest creature she had ever seen.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After this Andrew disappeared down the stairs, spilling grease, and being admonished by Dawn as he went as the clumsiest creature she had ever seen.
he's
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From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Silence reigned between us for some time, and in listening to the trains I had forgotten the girl till her voice came across the room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I'll take care not to flirt with him, and I wouldn't like him to think me not nice.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Silence reigned between us for some time, and in listening to the trains I had forgotten the girl till her voice came across the room.
I'll
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From this reading I'll take care not to flirt with him, and I wouldn't like him to think me not nice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Silence reigned between us for some time, and in listening to the trains I had forgotten the girl till her voice came across the room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I'll take care not to flirt with him, and I wouldn't like him to think me not nice.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Silence reigned between us for some time, and in listening to the trains I had forgotten the girl till her voice came across the room.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I say, don't tell that Ernest anything not nice about me, will you?
the force of workers available
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "I say, don't tell that Ernest anything not nice about me, will you?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I say, don't tell that Ernest anything not nice about me, will you?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
and nothing more
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading Silence reigned between us for some time, and in listening to the trains I had forgotten the girl till her voice came across the room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Silence reigned between us for some time, and in listening to the trains I had forgotten the girl till her voice came across the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
express in words
From this reading "I say, don't tell that Ernest anything not nice about me, will you?
scrapnounUS /skræp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading After this Andrew disappeared down the stairs, spilling grease, and being admonished by Dawn as he went as the clumsiest creature she had ever seen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After this Andrew disappeared down the stairs, spilling grease, and being admonished by Dawn as he went as the clumsiest creature she had ever seen.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Silence reigned between us for some time, and in listening to the trains I had forgotten the girl till her voice came across the room.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Silence reigned between us for some time, and in listening to the trains I had forgotten the girl till her voice came across the room.
spillingverbUS /ˈspɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
From this reading After this Andrew disappeared down the stairs, spilling grease, and being admonished by Dawn as he went as the clumsiest creature she had ever seen.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading After this Andrew disappeared down the stairs, spilling grease, and being admonished by Dawn as he went as the clumsiest creature she had ever seen.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
carry out
From this reading I'll take care not to flirt with him, and I wouldn't like him to think me not nice.
express in words
From this reading "I say, don't tell that Ernest anything not nice about me, will you?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I say, don't tell that Ernest anything not nice about me, will you?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After this Andrew disappeared down the stairs, spilling grease, and being admonished by Dawn as he went as the clumsiest creature she had ever seen.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I'll take care not to flirt with him, and I wouldn't like him to think me not nice.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this Andrew disappeared down the stairs, spilling grease, and being admonished by Dawn as he went as the clumsiest creature she had ever seen.
up to a particular time
From this reading Silence reigned between us for some time, and in listening to the trains I had forgotten the girl till her voice came across the room.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Silence reigned between us for some time, and in listening to the trains I had forgotten the girl till her voice came across the room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Silence reigned between us for some time, and in listening to the trains I had forgotten the girl till her voice came across the room.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading Silence reigned between us for some time, and in listening to the trains I had forgotten the girl till her voice came across the room.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Silence reigned between us for some time, and in listening to the trains I had forgotten the girl till her voice came across the room.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Silence reigned between us for some time, and in listening to the trains I had forgotten the girl till her voice came across the room.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After this Andrew disappeared down the stairs, spilling grease, and being admonished by Dawn as he went as the clumsiest creature she had ever seen.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I say, don't tell that Ernest anything not nice about me, will you?
in the company of; together with
From this reading I'll take care not to flirt with him, and I wouldn't like him to think me not nice.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
wouldn't
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From this reading I'll take care not to flirt with him, and I wouldn't like him to think me not nice.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I say, don't tell that Ernest anything not nice about me, will you?
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading I wouldn't care about any one else a scrap, but he's such a great friend of yours, and as I hope to be with you a lot, it would be awkward; and you know he has _said_ nothing, it might only be my conceit to think he's going the way of other men.
