aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I don’t think about them at all, Sam.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The rain having confined us to the house this afternoon, we sat over our wine after dinner longer than usual.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The rain having confined us to the house this afternoon, we sat over our wine after dinner longer than usual.
(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 don’t think about them at all, Sam.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the different topics that were discussed, the most prominent was the state of the political parties in this country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Slick, who paid great deference to the opinions of Mr. Hopewell, was anxious to ascertain from him what he thought upon the subject, in order to regulate his conduct and conversation by it hereafter.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Mr. Slick, who paid great deference to the opinions of Mr. Hopewell, was anxious to ascertain from him what he thought upon the subject, in order to regulate his conduct and conversation by it hereafter.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Mr. Slick, who paid great deference to the opinions of Mr. Hopewell, was anxious to ascertain from him what he thought upon the subject, in order to regulate his conduct and conversation by it hereafter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I don’t think about them at all, Sam.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading “Minister,” said he, “what do you think of the politics of the British?”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Slick, who paid great deference to the opinions of Mr. Hopewell, was anxious to ascertain from him what he thought upon the subject, in order to regulate his conduct and conversation by it hereafter.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Mr. Slick, who paid great deference to the opinions of Mr. Hopewell, was anxious to ascertain from him what he thought upon the subject, in order to regulate his conduct and conversation by it hereafter.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading The rain having confined us to the house this afternoon, we sat over our wine after dinner longer than usual.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Mr. Slick, who paid great deference to the opinions of Mr. Hopewell, was anxious to ascertain from him what he thought upon the subject, in order to regulate his conduct and conversation by it hereafter.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Among the different topics that were discussed, the most prominent was the state of the political parties in this country.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading Mr. Slick, who paid great deference to the opinions of Mr. Hopewell, was anxious to ascertain from him what he thought upon the subject, in order to regulate his conduct and conversation by it hereafter.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Among the different topics that were discussed, the most prominent was the state of the political parties in this country.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The rain having confined us to the house this afternoon, we sat over our wine after dinner longer than usual.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Among the different topics that were discussed, the most prominent was the state of the political parties in this country.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Minister,” said he, “what do you think of the politics of the British?”
don't
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From this reading “I don’t think about them at all, Sam.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Slick, who paid great deference to the opinions of Mr. Hopewell, was anxious to ascertain from him what he thought upon the subject, in order to regulate his conduct and conversation by it hereafter.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mr. Slick, who paid great deference to the opinions of Mr. Hopewell, was anxious to ascertain from him what he thought upon the subject, in order to regulate his conduct and conversation by it hereafter.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The rain having confined us to the house this afternoon, we sat over our wine after dinner longer than usual.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Slick, who paid great deference to the opinions of Mr. Hopewell, was anxious to ascertain from him what he thought upon the subject, in order to regulate his conduct and conversation by it hereafter.
hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading Mr. Slick, who paid great deference to the opinions of Mr. Hopewell, was anxious to ascertain from him what he thought upon the subject, in order to regulate his conduct and conversation by it hereafter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Slick, who paid great deference to the opinions of Mr. Hopewell, was anxious to ascertain from him what he thought upon the subject, in order to regulate his conduct and conversation by it hereafter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Slick, who paid great deference to the opinions of Mr. Hopewell, was anxious to ascertain from him what he thought upon the subject, in order to regulate his conduct and conversation by it hereafter.
Hopewell
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From this reading Mr. Slick, who paid great deference to the opinions of Mr. Hopewell, was anxious to ascertain from him what he thought upon the subject, in order to regulate his conduct and conversation by it hereafter.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The rain having confined us to the house this afternoon, we sat over our wine after dinner longer than usual.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t think about them at all, Sam.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among the different topics that were discussed, the most prominent was the state of the political parties in this country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Slick, who paid great deference to the opinions of Mr. Hopewell, was anxious to ascertain from him what he thought upon the subject, in order to regulate his conduct and conversation by it hereafter.
for more time
From this reading The rain having confined us to the house this afternoon, we sat over our wine after dinner longer than usual.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading “Minister,” said he, “what do you think of the politics of the British?”
used to form the superlative
From this reading Among the different topics that were discussed, the most prominent was the state of the political parties in this country.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Slick, who paid great deference to the opinions of Mr. Hopewell, was anxious to ascertain from him what he thought upon the subject, in order to regulate his conduct and conversation by it hereafter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among the different topics that were discussed, the most prominent was the state of the political parties in this country.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Mr. Slick, who paid great deference to the opinions of Mr. Hopewell, was anxious to ascertain from him what he thought upon the subject, in order to regulate his conduct and conversation by it hereafter.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Mr. Slick, who paid great deference to the opinions of Mr. Hopewell, was anxious to ascertain from him what he thought upon the subject, in order to regulate his conduct and conversation by it hereafter.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The rain having confined us to the house this afternoon, we sat over our wine after dinner longer than usual.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The rain having confined us to the house this afternoon, we sat over our wine after dinner longer than usual.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Mr. Slick, who paid great deference to the opinions of Mr. Hopewell, was anxious to ascertain from him what he thought upon the subject, in order to regulate his conduct and conversation by it hereafter.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Among the different topics that were discussed, the most prominent was the state of the political parties in this country.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Among the different topics that were discussed, the most prominent was the state of the political parties in this country.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading “Minister,” said he, “what do you think of the politics of the British?”
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Among the different topics that were discussed, the most prominent was the state of the political parties in this country.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The rain having confined us to the house this afternoon, we sat over our wine after dinner longer than usual.
regulateverbUS /ˈreɡjəleɪt/
fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
From this reading Mr. Slick, who paid great deference to the opinions of Mr. Hopewell, was anxious to ascertain from him what he thought upon the subject, in order to regulate his conduct and conversation by it hereafter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Minister,” said he, “what do you think of the politics of the British?”
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading “I don’t think about them at all, Sam.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The rain having confined us to the house this afternoon, we sat over our wine after dinner longer than usual.
SlicknounUS /slɪk/
a slippery smoothness
From this reading Mr. Slick, who paid great deference to the opinions of Mr. Hopewell, was anxious to ascertain from him what he thought upon the subject, in order to regulate his conduct and conversation by it hereafter.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Among the different topics that were discussed, the most prominent was the state of the political parties in this country.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Mr. Slick, who paid great deference to the opinions of Mr. Hopewell, was anxious to ascertain from him what he thought upon the subject, in order to regulate his conduct and conversation by it hereafter.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The rain having confined us to the house this afternoon, we sat over our wine after dinner longer than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Among the different topics that were discussed, the most prominent was the state of the political parties in this country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rain having confined us to the house this afternoon, we sat over our wine after dinner longer than usual.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I don’t think about them at all, Sam.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Minister,” said he, “what do you think of the politics of the British?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The rain having confined us to the house this afternoon, we sat over our wine after dinner longer than usual.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mr. Slick, who paid great deference to the opinions of Mr. Hopewell, was anxious to ascertain from him what he thought upon the subject, in order to regulate his conduct and conversation by it hereafter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rain having confined us to the house this afternoon, we sat over our wine after dinner longer than usual.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Among the different topics that were discussed, the most prominent was the state of the political parties in this country.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mr. Slick, who paid great deference to the opinions of Mr. Hopewell, was anxious to ascertain from him what he thought upon the subject, in order to regulate his conduct and conversation by it hereafter.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The rain having confined us to the house this afternoon, we sat over our wine after dinner longer than usual.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The rain having confined us to the house this afternoon, we sat over our wine after dinner longer than usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the different topics that were discussed, the most prominent was the state of the political parties in this country.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The rain having confined us to the house this afternoon, we sat over our wine after dinner longer than usual.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among the different topics that were discussed, the most prominent was the state of the political parties in this country.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr. Slick, who paid great deference to the opinions of Mr. Hopewell, was anxious to ascertain from him what he thought upon the subject, in order to regulate his conduct and conversation by it hereafter.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Slick, who paid great deference to the opinions of Mr. Hopewell, was anxious to ascertain from him what he thought upon the subject, in order to regulate his conduct and conversation by it hereafter.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading The rain having confined us to the house this afternoon, we sat over our wine after dinner longer than usual.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Minister,” said he, “what do you think of the politics of the British?”
