used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am too happy to know that I have a dear uncle left to me in this world, and to know that we two are going to live together always to want to talk about whys and wherefores."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And if you want to know anything more about it, you will have to wait, for I am not going to make any explanations now.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I am too happy to know that I have a dear uncle left to me in this world, and to know that we two are going to live together always to want to talk about whys and wherefores."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Now, uncle," she exclaimed, looking into his astonished face, "here I am and here I am going to stay!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Now, uncle," she exclaimed, looking into his astonished face, "here I am and here I am going to stay!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And if you want to know anything more about it, you will have to wait, for I am not going to make any explanations now.
any thing at all
From this reading And if you want to know anything more about it, you will have to wait, for I am not going to make any explanations now.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am too happy to know that I have a dear uncle left to me in this world, and to know that we two are going to live together always to want to talk about whys and wherefores."
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading "Now, uncle," she exclaimed, looking into his astonished face, "here I am and here I am going to stay!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But, Olive" exclaimed the captain.
buts
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From this reading "There are no buts," she interrupted.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "But, Olive" exclaimed the captain.
dearly loved
From this reading I am too happy to know that I have a dear uncle left to me in this world, and to know that we two are going to live together always to want to talk about whys and wherefores."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Now, uncle," she exclaimed, looking into his astonished face, "here I am and here I am going to stay!
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading And if you want to know anything more about it, you will have to wait, for I am not going to make any explanations now.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Now, uncle," she exclaimed, looking into his astonished face, "here I am and here I am going to stay!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And if you want to know anything more about it, you will have to wait, for I am not going to make any explanations now.
the act of departing
From this reading "Now, uncle," she exclaimed, looking into his astonished face, "here I am and here I am going to stay!
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I am too happy to know that I have a dear uncle left to me in this world, and to know that we two are going to live together always to want to talk about whys and wherefores."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And if you want to know anything more about it, you will have to wait, for I am not going to make any explanations now.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Now, uncle," she exclaimed, looking into his astonished face, "here I am and here I am going to stay!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Now, uncle," she exclaimed, looking into his astonished face, "here I am and here I am going to stay!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now, uncle," she exclaimed, looking into his astonished face, "here I am and here I am going to stay!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And if you want to know anything more about it, you will have to wait, for I am not going to make any explanations now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am too happy to know that I have a dear uncle left to me in this world, and to know that we two are going to live together always to want to talk about whys and wherefores."
discontinued temporarily
From this reading "There are no buts," she interrupted.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Now, uncle," she exclaimed, looking into his astonished face, "here I am and here I am going to stay!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And if you want to know anything more about it, you will have to wait, for I am not going to make any explanations now.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And if you want to know anything more about it, you will have to wait, for I am not going to make any explanations now.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I am too happy to know that I have a dear uncle left to me in this world, and to know that we two are going to live together always to want to talk about whys and wherefores."
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I am too happy to know that I have a dear uncle left to me in this world, and to know that we two are going to live together always to want to talk about whys and wherefores."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Now, uncle," she exclaimed, looking into his astonished face, "here I am and here I am going to stay!
engage in
From this reading And if you want to know anything more about it, you will have to wait, for I am not going to make any explanations now.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am too happy to know that I have a dear uncle left to me in this world, and to know that we two are going to live together always to want to talk about whys and wherefores."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And if you want to know anything more about it, you will have to wait, for I am not going to make any explanations now.
not any; not one
From this reading "There are no buts," she interrupted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And if you want to know anything more about it, you will have to wait, for I am not going to make any explanations now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, uncle," she exclaimed, looking into his astonished face, "here I am and here I am going to stay!
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading "But, Olive" exclaimed the captain.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now, uncle," she exclaimed, looking into his astonished face, "here I am and here I am going to stay!
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Now, uncle," she exclaimed, looking into his astonished face, "here I am and here I am going to stay!
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I am too happy to know that I have a dear uncle left to me in this world, and to know that we two are going to live together always to want to talk about whys and wherefores."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am too happy to know that I have a dear uncle left to me in this world, and to know that we two are going to live together always to want to talk about whys and wherefores."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But, Olive" exclaimed the captain.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There are no buts," she interrupted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am too happy to know that I have a dear uncle left to me in this world, and to know that we two are going to live together always to want to talk about whys and wherefores."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now, uncle," she exclaimed, looking into his astonished face, "here I am and here I am going to stay!
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading I am too happy to know that I have a dear uncle left to me in this world, and to know that we two are going to live together always to want to talk about whys and wherefores."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I am too happy to know that I have a dear uncle left to me in this world, and to know that we two are going to live together always to want to talk about whys and wherefores."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I am too happy to know that I have a dear uncle left to me in this world, and to know that we two are going to live together always to want to talk about whys and wherefores."
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Now, uncle," she exclaimed, looking into his astonished face, "here I am and here I am going to stay!
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading And if you want to know anything more about it, you will have to wait, for I am not going to make any explanations now.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading And if you want to know anything more about it, you will have to wait, for I am not going to make any explanations now.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I am too happy to know that I have a dear uncle left to me in this world, and to know that we two are going to live together always to want to talk about whys and wherefores."
wherefores
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am too happy to know that I have a dear uncle left to me in this world, and to know that we two are going to live together always to want to talk about whys and wherefores."
whysnounUS /waɪz/
plural of “why” — the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I am too happy to know that I have a dear uncle left to me in this world, and to know that we two are going to live together always to want to talk about whys and wherefores."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And if you want to know anything more about it, you will have to wait, for I am not going to make any explanations now.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I am too happy to know that I have a dear uncle left to me in this world, and to know that we two are going to live together always to want to talk about whys and wherefores."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And if you want to know anything more about it, you will have to wait, for I am not going to make any explanations now.
