aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading You remember, that when I found the curious ornaments near to the stunted pine-tree, I asked you not to question me at that time about the packet you gave to me long ago.
in the past
From this reading You remember, that when I found the curious ornaments near to the stunted pine-tree, I asked you not to question me at that time about the packet you gave to me long ago.
(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 Well, the time has come when I ought to tell you all about it.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Waboose," said I, with sudden earnestness, "I am going to tell you something that will probably surprise you, and I will show you something that may give you pleasure--or pain--I know not which.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Waboose," said I, with sudden earnestness, "I am going to tell you something that will probably surprise you, and I will show you something that may give you pleasure--or pain--I know not which.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading You remember, that when I found the curious ornaments near to the stunted pine-tree, I asked you not to question me at that time about the packet you gave to me long ago.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You remember, that when I found the curious ornaments near to the stunted pine-tree, I asked you not to question me at that time about the packet you gave to me long ago.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Well, the time has come when I ought to tell you all about it.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading You remember, that when I found the curious ornaments near to the stunted pine-tree, I asked you not to question me at that time about the packet you gave to me long ago.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading "Waboose," said I, with sudden earnestness, "I am going to tell you something that will probably surprise you, and I will show you something that may give you pleasure--or pain--I know not which.
set up or found
From this reading You remember, that when I found the curious ornaments near to the stunted pine-tree, I asked you not to question me at that time about the packet you gave to me long ago.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading You remember, that when I found the curious ornaments near to the stunted pine-tree, I asked you not to question me at that time about the packet you gave to me long ago.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Waboose," said I, with sudden earnestness, "I am going to tell you something that will probably surprise you, and I will show you something that may give you pleasure--or pain--I know not which.
the act of departing
From this reading "Waboose," said I, with sudden earnestness, "I am going to tell you something that will probably surprise you, and I will show you something that may give you pleasure--or pain--I know not which.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Well, the time has come when I ought to tell you all about it.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "You never heard of Liston?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Waboose," said I, with sudden earnestness, "I am going to tell you something that will probably surprise you, and I will show you something that may give you pleasure--or pain--I know not which.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Well, the time has come when I ought to tell you all about it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Waboose," said I, with sudden earnestness, "I am going to tell you something that will probably surprise you, and I will show you something that may give you pleasure--or pain--I know not which.
ListonnounUS /ˈlɪstən/
United States prizefighter who lost his world heavyweight championship to Cassius Clay in 1964 (1932-1970)
From this reading "You never heard of Liston?"
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading You remember, that when I found the curious ornaments near to the stunted pine-tree, I asked you not to question me at that time about the packet you gave to me long ago.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Waboose," said I, with sudden earnestness, "I am going to tell you something that will probably surprise you, and I will show you something that may give you pleasure--or pain--I know not which.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You remember, that when I found the curious ornaments near to the stunted pine-tree, I asked you not to question me at that time about the packet you gave to me long ago.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading You remember, that when I found the curious ornaments near to the stunted pine-tree, I asked you not to question me at that time about the packet you gave to me long ago.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "You never heard of Liston?"
not any; not one
From this reading "Liston?--No, never."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Waboose," said I, with sudden earnestness, "I am going to tell you something that will probably surprise you, and I will show you something that may give you pleasure--or pain--I know not which.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You never heard of Liston?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Waboose," said I, with sudden earnestness, "I am going to tell you something that will probably surprise you, and I will show you something that may give you pleasure--or pain--I know not which.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading You remember, that when I found the curious ornaments near to the stunted pine-tree, I asked you not to question me at that time about the packet you gave to me long ago.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Well, the time has come when I ought to tell you all about it.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading You remember, that when I found the curious ornaments near to the stunted pine-tree, I asked you not to question me at that time about the packet you gave to me long ago.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading "Waboose," said I, with sudden earnestness, "I am going to tell you something that will probably surprise you, and I will show you something that may give you pleasure--or pain--I know not which.
pine-tree
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From this reading You remember, that when I found the curious ornaments near to the stunted pine-tree, I asked you not to question me at that time about the packet you gave to me long ago.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "Waboose," said I, with sudden earnestness, "I am going to tell you something that will probably surprise you, and I will show you something that may give you pleasure--or pain--I know not which.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "Waboose," said I, with sudden earnestness, "I am going to tell you something that will probably surprise you, and I will show you something that may give you pleasure--or pain--I know not which.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading You remember, that when I found the curious ornaments near to the stunted pine-tree, I asked you not to question me at that time about the packet you gave to me long ago.
To recall to mind.
From this reading You remember, that when I found the curious ornaments near to the stunted pine-tree, I asked you not to question me at that time about the packet you gave to me long ago.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Waboose," said I, with sudden earnestness, "I am going to tell you something that will probably surprise you, and I will show you something that may give you pleasure--or pain--I know not which.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Waboose," said I, with sudden earnestness, "I am going to tell you something that will probably surprise you, and I will show you something that may give you pleasure--or pain--I know not which.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Waboose," said I, with sudden earnestness, "I am going to tell you something that will probably surprise you, and I will show you something that may give you pleasure--or pain--I know not which.
stuntedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌntɪd/
inferior in size or quality
From this reading You remember, that when I found the curious ornaments near to the stunted pine-tree, I asked you not to question me at that time about the packet you gave to me long ago.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading "Waboose," said I, with sudden earnestness, "I am going to tell you something that will probably surprise you, and I will show you something that may give you pleasure--or pain--I know not which.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "Waboose," said I, with sudden earnestness, "I am going to tell you something that will probably surprise you, and I will show you something that may give you pleasure--or pain--I know not which.
express in words
From this reading "Waboose," said I, with sudden earnestness, "I am going to tell you something that will probably surprise you, and I will show you something that may give you pleasure--or pain--I know not which.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Waboose," said I, with sudden earnestness, "I am going to tell you something that will probably surprise you, and I will show you something that may give you pleasure--or pain--I know not which.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You remember, that when I found the curious ornaments near to the stunted pine-tree, I asked you not to question me at that time about the packet you gave to me long ago.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading You remember, that when I found the curious ornaments near to the stunted pine-tree, I asked you not to question me at that time about the packet you gave to me long ago.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Waboose," said I, with sudden earnestness, "I am going to tell you something that will probably surprise you, and I will show you something that may give you pleasure--or pain--I know not which.
Waboose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Waboose," said I, with sudden earnestness, "I am going to tell you something that will probably surprise you, and I will show you something that may give you pleasure--or pain--I know not which.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, the time has come when I ought to tell you all about it.
at the time that
From this reading You remember, that when I found the curious ornaments near to the stunted pine-tree, I asked you not to question me at that time about the packet you gave to me long ago.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Waboose," said I, with sudden earnestness, "I am going to tell you something that will probably surprise you, and I will show you something that may give you pleasure--or pain--I know not which.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Waboose," said I, with sudden earnestness, "I am going to tell you something that will probably surprise you, and I will show you something that may give you pleasure--or pain--I know not which.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Waboose," said I, with sudden earnestness, "I am going to tell you something that will probably surprise you, and I will show you something that may give you pleasure--or pain--I know not which.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You never heard of Liston?"
