used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a confused sound of shouts and cries in the distance, but nothing seemed to be coming after her, so, after waiting a moment to get her breath, she walked quietly away through the wood.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There was a confused sound of shouts and cries in the distance, but nothing seemed to be coming after her, so, after waiting a moment to get her breath, she walked quietly away through the wood.
(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 (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE CAMEL'S COMPLAINT Dorothy ran along until she thought she was quite safe, and then stopped to look back and listen.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CAMEL'S COMPLAINT Dorothy ran along until she thought she was quite safe, and then stopped to look back and listen.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
any thing at all
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There was a confused sound of shouts and cries in the distance, but nothing seemed to be coming after her, so, after waiting a moment to get her breath, she walked quietly away through the wood.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE CAMEL'S COMPLAINT Dorothy ran along until she thought she was quite safe, and then stopped to look back and listen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was a confused sound of shouts and cries in the distance, but nothing seemed to be coming after her, so, after waiting a moment to get her breath, she walked quietly away through the wood.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading There was a confused sound of shouts and cries in the distance, but nothing seemed to be coming after her, so, after waiting a moment to get her breath, she walked quietly away through the wood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was a confused sound of shouts and cries in the distance, but nothing seemed to be coming after her, so, after waiting a moment to get her breath, she walked quietly away through the wood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
CAMEL'SnounUS /ˈkæməlz/
possessive form of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading THE CAMEL'S COMPLAINT Dorothy ran along until she thought she was quite safe, and then stopped to look back and listen.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading There was a confused sound of shouts and cries in the distance, but nothing seemed to be coming after her, so, after waiting a moment to get her breath, she walked quietly away through the wood.
COMPLAINTnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading THE CAMEL'S COMPLAINT Dorothy ran along until she thought she was quite safe, and then stopped to look back and listen.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading There was a confused sound of shouts and cries in the distance, but nothing seemed to be coming after her, so, after waiting a moment to get her breath, she walked quietly away through the wood.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading There was a confused sound of shouts and cries in the distance, but nothing seemed to be coming after her, so, after waiting a moment to get her breath, she walked quietly away through the wood.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading There was a confused sound of shouts and cries in the distance, but nothing seemed to be coming after her, so, after waiting a moment to get her breath, she walked quietly away through the wood.
having the place or position changed
From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
don't
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From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
Dorothy
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From this reading THE CAMEL'S COMPLAINT Dorothy ran along until she thought she was quite safe, and then stopped to look back and listen.
give expression to
From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading There was a confused sound of shouts and cries in the distance, but nothing seemed to be coming after her, so, after waiting a moment to get her breath, she walked quietly away through the wood.
a young female
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
the act of departing
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
hadn't
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From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
come to pass
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a confused sound of shouts and cries in the distance, but nothing seemed to be coming after her, so, after waiting a moment to get her breath, she walked quietly away through the wood.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "What a scene of turmoil it was!" she said to herself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
I've
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From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a confused sound of shouts and cries in the distance, but nothing seemed to be coming after her, so, after waiting a moment to get her breath, she walked quietly away through the wood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What a scene of turmoil it was!" she said to herself.
it's
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From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
hear with intention
From this reading THE CAMEL'S COMPLAINT Dorothy ran along until she thought she was quite safe, and then stopped to look back and listen.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE CAMEL'S COMPLAINT Dorothy ran along until she thought she was quite safe, and then stopped to look back and listen.
engage in
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
a particular point in time
From this reading There was a confused sound of shouts and cries in the distance, but nothing seemed to be coming after her, so, after waiting a moment to get her breath, she walked quietly away through the wood.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was a confused sound of shouts and cries in the distance, but nothing seemed to be coming after her, so, after waiting a moment to get her breath, she walked quietly away through the wood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a confused sound of shouts and cries in the distance, but nothing seemed to be coming after her, so, after waiting a moment to get her breath, she walked quietly away through the wood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
with low volume
From this reading There was a confused sound of shouts and cries in the distance, but nothing seemed to be coming after her, so, after waiting a moment to get her breath, she walked quietly away through the wood.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE CAMEL'S COMPLAINT Dorothy ran along until she thought she was quite safe, and then stopped to look back and listen.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE CAMEL'S COMPLAINT Dorothy ran along until she thought she was quite safe, and then stopped to look back and listen.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading THE CAMEL'S COMPLAINT Dorothy ran along until she thought she was quite safe, and then stopped to look back and listen.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What a scene of turmoil it was!" she said to herself.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading "What a scene of turmoil it was!" she said to herself.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There was a confused sound of shouts and cries in the distance, but nothing seemed to be coming after her, so, after waiting a moment to get her breath, she walked quietly away through the wood.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CAMEL'S COMPLAINT Dorothy ran along until she thought she was quite safe, and then stopped to look back and listen.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading There was a confused sound of shouts and cries in the distance, but nothing seemed to be coming after her, so, after waiting a moment to get her breath, she walked quietly away through the wood.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was a confused sound of shouts and cries in the distance, but nothing seemed to be coming after her, so, after waiting a moment to get her breath, she walked quietly away through the wood.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading There was a confused sound of shouts and cries in the distance, but nothing seemed to be coming after her, so, after waiting a moment to get her breath, she walked quietly away through the wood.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading THE CAMEL'S COMPLAINT Dorothy ran along until she thought she was quite safe, and then stopped to look back and listen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAMEL'S COMPLAINT Dorothy ran along until she thought she was quite safe, and then stopped to look back and listen.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE CAMEL'S COMPLAINT Dorothy ran along until she thought she was quite safe, and then stopped to look back and listen.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a confused sound of shouts and cries in the distance, but nothing seemed to be coming after her, so, after waiting a moment to get her breath, she walked quietly away through the wood.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE CAMEL'S COMPLAINT Dorothy ran along until she thought she was quite safe, and then stopped to look back and listen.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There was a confused sound of shouts and cries in the distance, but nothing seemed to be coming after her, so, after waiting a moment to get her breath, she walked quietly away through the wood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CAMEL'S COMPLAINT Dorothy ran along until she thought she was quite safe, and then stopped to look back and listen.
hard to endure
From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading "What a scene of turmoil it was!" she said to herself.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE CAMEL'S COMPLAINT Dorothy ran along until she thought she was quite safe, and then stopped to look back and listen.
precisely as stated
From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading There was a confused sound of shouts and cries in the distance, but nothing seemed to be coming after her, so, after waiting a moment to get her breath, she walked quietly away through the wood.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading There was a confused sound of shouts and cries in the distance, but nothing seemed to be coming after her, so, after waiting a moment to get her breath, she walked quietly away through the wood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CAMEL'S COMPLAINT Dorothy ran along until she thought she was quite safe, and then stopped to look back and listen.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a scene of turmoil it was!" she said to herself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of course I've never been in a riot, but if it's anything like _that_, I shall never have anything to do with one";--which certainly was a very wise resolution for a little girl to make; but as Dorothy was always making wise resolutions about things that were never going to happen, I really don't think that this particular one was a matter of any consequence.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading There was a confused sound of shouts and cries in the distance, but nothing seemed to be coming after her, so, after waiting a moment to get her breath, she walked quietly away through the wood.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading (You see, she was trying to express herself in a very dignified and composed manner, as if she hadn't been in the least disturbed by what had happened.) "I presume--" she went on, "I presume it was something like a riot, although I really don't see what it was all about.
