used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And remember, I have 'a very severe headache.'"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Alice has a perfect mania about truth," he said ruefully; "it is sometimes very inconvenient.
Alice
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From this reading "Alice has a perfect mania about truth," he said ruefully; "it is sometimes very inconvenient.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He laughed, with a droll look, and then explained that at home he was never allowed to tell tarradiddles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And remember, I have 'a very severe headache.'"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He laughed, with a droll look, and then explained that at home he was never allowed to tell tarradiddles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she would not go to the Kings' to tea.
crinkling
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From this reading "No," she said, her eyes crinkling with fun, "I'm not going; but you've got to; you promised!
drolladjectiveUS /droʊl/
comical in an odd or whimsical manner
From this reading He laughed, with a droll look, and then explained that at home he was never allowed to tell tarradiddles.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He laughed, with a droll look, and then explained that at home he was never allowed to tell tarradiddles.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "No," she said, her eyes crinkling with fun, "I'm not going; but you've got to; you promised!
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading "No," she said, her eyes crinkling with fun, "I'm not going; but you've got to; you promised!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But she would not go to the Kings' to tea.
the act of departing
From this reading "No," she said, her eyes crinkling with fun, "I'm not going; but you've got to; you promised!
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "No," she said, her eyes crinkling with fun, "I'm not going; but you've got to; you promised!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Alice has a perfect mania about truth," he said ruefully; "it is sometimes very inconvenient.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And remember, I have 'a very severe headache.'"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He laughed, with a droll look, and then explained that at home he was never allowed to tell tarradiddles.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading And remember, I have 'a very severe headache.'"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "No," she said, her eyes crinkling with fun, "I'm not going; but you've got to; you promised!
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He laughed, with a droll look, and then explained that at home he was never allowed to tell tarradiddles.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And remember, I have 'a very severe headache.'"
I'm
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From this reading "No," she said, her eyes crinkling with fun, "I'm not going; but you've got to; you promised!
inconvenientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt/
not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs
From this reading "Alice has a perfect mania about truth," he said ruefully; "it is sometimes very inconvenient.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Alice has a perfect mania about truth," he said ruefully; "it is sometimes very inconvenient.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Alice has a perfect mania about truth," he said ruefully; "it is sometimes very inconvenient.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading But she would not go to the Kings' to tea.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading He laughed, with a droll look, and then explained that at home he was never allowed to tell tarradiddles.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He laughed, with a droll look, and then explained that at home he was never allowed to tell tarradiddles.
manianounUS /ˈmeɪniə/
an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Alice has a perfect mania about truth," he said ruefully; "it is sometimes very inconvenient.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He laughed, with a droll look, and then explained that at home he was never allowed to tell tarradiddles.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," she said, her eyes crinkling with fun, "I'm not going; but you've got to; you promised!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But she would not go to the Kings' to tea.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading "Alice has a perfect mania about truth," he said ruefully; "it is sometimes very inconvenient.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading "No," she said, her eyes crinkling with fun, "I'm not going; but you've got to; you promised!
To recall to mind.
From this reading And remember, I have 'a very severe headache.'"
ruefullyadverbUS /ˈruːfəli/
in a rueful manner
From this reading "Alice has a perfect mania about truth," he said ruefully; "it is sometimes very inconvenient.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No," she said, her eyes crinkling with fun, "I'm not going; but you've got to; you promised!
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading And remember, I have 'a very severe headache.'"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she would not go to the Kings' to tea.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading "Alice has a perfect mania about truth," he said ruefully; "it is sometimes very inconvenient.
tarradiddles
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From this reading He laughed, with a droll look, and then explained that at home he was never allowed to tell tarradiddles.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading But she would not go to the Kings' to tea.
express in words
From this reading He laughed, with a droll look, and then explained that at home he was never allowed to tell tarradiddles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He laughed, with a droll look, and then explained that at home he was never allowed to tell tarradiddles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But she would not go to the Kings' to tea.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He laughed, with a droll look, and then explained that at home he was never allowed to tell tarradiddles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But she would not go to the Kings' to tea.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "Alice has a perfect mania about truth," he said ruefully; "it is sometimes very inconvenient.
precisely as stated
From this reading And remember, I have 'a very severe headache.'"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He laughed, with a droll look, and then explained that at home he was never allowed to tell tarradiddles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "No," she said, her eyes crinkling with fun, "I'm not going; but you've got to; you promised!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But she would not go to the Kings' to tea.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No," she said, her eyes crinkling with fun, "I'm not going; but you've got to; you promised!
you've
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From this reading "No," she said, her eyes crinkling with fun, "I'm not going; but you've got to; you promised!
