used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I only thought that perhaps this revelation of a repressed inner revolt against me----" "Yes, I see.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But there's no reasoning about the unthinkable.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading He handed the three sheets back to me with these words: "But I'm afraid your interpretation of this thing is correct.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "I only thought that perhaps this revelation of a repressed inner revolt against me----" "Yes, I see.
(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 "No," he responded; "but I can't see that all this has any bearing on the possible source of your vision."
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I've already said I can make nothing of your vision--nothing I'm yet prepared to believe."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "No," he responded; "but I can't see that all this has any bearing on the possible source of your vision."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He handed the three sheets back to me with these words: "But I'm afraid your interpretation of this thing is correct.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading "No," he responded; "but I can't see that all this has any bearing on the possible source of your vision."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I've already said I can make nothing of your vision--nothing I'm yet prepared to believe."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "No," he responded; "but I can't see that all this has any bearing on the possible source of your vision."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I've already said I can make nothing of your vision--nothing I'm yet prepared to believe."
can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No," he responded; "but I can't see that all this has any bearing on the possible source of your vision."
make right or correct
From this reading He handed the three sheets back to me with these words: "But I'm afraid your interpretation of this thing is correct.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading He handed the three sheets back to me with these words: "But I'm afraid your interpretation of this thing is correct.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No," he responded; "but I can't see that all this has any bearing on the possible source of your vision."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No," he responded; "but I can't see that all this has any bearing on the possible source of your vision."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No," he responded; "but I can't see that all this has any bearing on the possible source of your vision."
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I've already said I can make nothing of your vision--nothing I'm yet prepared to believe."
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I've already said I can make nothing of your vision--nothing I'm yet prepared to believe."
located inward
From this reading "I only thought that perhaps this revelation of a repressed inner revolt against me----" "Yes, I see.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading He handed the three sheets back to me with these words: "But I'm afraid your interpretation of this thing is correct.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He handed the three sheets back to me with these words: "But I'm afraid your interpretation of this thing is correct.
engage in
From this reading I've already said I can make nothing of your vision--nothing I'm yet prepared to believe."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I only thought that perhaps this revelation of a repressed inner revolt against me----" "Yes, I see.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," he responded; "but I can't see that all this has any bearing on the possible source of your vision."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I've already said I can make nothing of your vision--nothing I'm yet prepared to believe."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "No," he responded; "but I can't see that all this has any bearing on the possible source of your vision."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "No," he responded; "but I can't see that all this has any bearing on the possible source of your vision."
and nothing more
From this reading "I only thought that perhaps this revelation of a repressed inner revolt against me----" "Yes, I see.
by chance
From this reading "I only thought that perhaps this revelation of a repressed inner revolt against me----" "Yes, I see.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "No," he responded; "but I can't see that all this has any bearing on the possible source of your vision."
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading I've already said I can make nothing of your vision--nothing I'm yet prepared to believe."
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading But there's no reasoning about the unthinkable.
repressedadjectiveUS /riˈprest/
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
From this reading "I only thought that perhaps this revelation of a repressed inner revolt against me----" "Yes, I see.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "No," he responded; "but I can't see that all this has any bearing on the possible source of your vision."
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading "I only thought that perhaps this revelation of a repressed inner revolt against me----" "Yes, I see.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading "I only thought that perhaps this revelation of a repressed inner revolt against me----" "Yes, I see.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I've already said I can make nothing of your vision--nothing I'm yet prepared to believe."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "No," he responded; "but I can't see that all this has any bearing on the possible source of your vision."
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading He handed the three sheets back to me with these words: "But I'm afraid your interpretation of this thing is correct.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading "No," he responded; "but I can't see that all this has any bearing on the possible source of your vision."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "No," he responded; "but I can't see that all this has any bearing on the possible source of your vision."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "No," he responded; "but I can't see that all this has any bearing on the possible source of your vision."
there's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But there's no reasoning about the unthinkable.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He handed the three sheets back to me with these words: "But I'm afraid your interpretation of this thing is correct.
a special situation
From this reading He handed the three sheets back to me with these words: "But I'm afraid your interpretation of this thing is correct.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "No," he responded; "but I can't see that all this has any bearing on the possible source of your vision."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I only thought that perhaps this revelation of a repressed inner revolt against me----" "Yes, I see.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He handed the three sheets back to me with these words: "But I'm afraid your interpretation of this thing is correct.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I've already said I can make nothing of your vision--nothing I'm yet prepared to believe."
unthinkableadjectiveUS /ənˈθɪŋkəbəl/
incapable of being conceived or considered
From this reading But there's no reasoning about the unthinkable.
a vivid mental image
From this reading "No," he responded; "but I can't see that all this has any bearing on the possible source of your vision."
in the company of; together with
From this reading He handed the three sheets back to me with these words: "But I'm afraid your interpretation of this thing is correct.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He handed the three sheets back to me with these words: "But I'm afraid your interpretation of this thing is correct.
an affirmative
From this reading "I only thought that perhaps this revelation of a repressed inner revolt against me----" "Yes, I see.
but in spite of that
From this reading I've already said I can make nothing of your vision--nothing I'm yet prepared to believe."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No," he responded; "but I can't see that all this has any bearing on the possible source of your vision."
