used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ROAD TO ROUNDABOUT PATRICK DALROY looked at the invader with a heavy and yet humourous expression, and merely said, “I didn’t steal your car; really, I didn’t.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He has, ever since I woke up after an oyster supper and found myself in the House of Commons with policemen calling out, ‘Who goes home?’”
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
(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 “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He has, ever since I woke up after an oyster supper and found myself in the House of Commons with policemen calling out, ‘Who goes home?’”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ROAD TO ROUNDABOUT PATRICK DALROY looked at the invader with a heavy and yet humourous expression, and merely said, “I didn’t steal your car; really, I didn’t.”
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ROAD TO ROUNDABOUT PATRICK DALROY looked at the invader with a heavy and yet humourous expression, and merely said, “I didn’t steal your car; really, I didn’t.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
bushyadjectiveUS /ˈbʊʃi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading “Indeed,” inquired Dalroy, drawing his red bushy eyebrows together.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading He has, ever since I woke up after an oyster supper and found myself in the House of Commons with policemen calling out, ‘Who goes home?’”
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE ROAD TO ROUNDABOUT PATRICK DALROY looked at the invader with a heavy and yet humourous expression, and merely said, “I didn’t steal your car; really, I didn’t.”
CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading He has, ever since I woke up after an oyster supper and found myself in the House of Commons with policemen calling out, ‘Who goes home?’”
DALROY
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From this reading THE ROAD TO ROUNDABOUT PATRICK DALROY looked at the invader with a heavy and yet humourous expression, and merely said, “I didn’t steal your car; really, I didn’t.”
didn't
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From this reading THE ROAD TO ROUNDABOUT PATRICK DALROY looked at the invader with a heavy and yet humourous expression, and merely said, “I didn’t steal your car; really, I didn’t.”
disagreeverbUS /dɪsəˈɡriː/
be of different opinions
From this reading I disagree with him; or rather, to speak medically, he disagrees with me.
disagreesverbUS /dɪsəˈɡriːz/
third-person singular of “disagree” — be of different opinions
From this reading I disagree with him; or rather, to speak medically, he disagrees with me.
don't
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From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
DoriannounUS /ˈdɔːriən/
a member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric Greeks
From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading “Indeed,” inquired Dalroy, drawing his red bushy eyebrows together.
at any time
From this reading He has, ever since I woke up after an oyster supper and found myself in the House of Commons with policemen calling out, ‘Who goes home?’”
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading THE ROAD TO ROUNDABOUT PATRICK DALROY looked at the invader with a heavy and yet humourous expression, and merely said, “I didn’t steal your car; really, I didn’t.”
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading “Indeed,” inquired Dalroy, drawing his red bushy eyebrows together.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
set up or found
From this reading He has, ever since I woke up after an oyster supper and found myself in the House of Commons with policemen calling out, ‘Who goes home?’”
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading He has, ever since I woke up after an oyster supper and found myself in the House of Commons with policemen calling out, ‘Who goes home?’”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has, ever since I woke up after an oyster supper and found myself in the House of Commons with policemen calling out, ‘Who goes home?’”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I disagree with him; or rather, to speak medically, he disagrees with me.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading THE ROAD TO ROUNDABOUT PATRICK DALROY looked at the invader with a heavy and yet humourous expression, and merely said, “I didn’t steal your car; really, I didn’t.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I disagree with him; or rather, to speak medically, he disagrees with me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Indeed,” inquired Dalroy, drawing his red bushy eyebrows together.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He has, ever since I woke up after an oyster supper and found myself in the House of Commons with policemen calling out, ‘Who goes home?’”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He has, ever since I woke up after an oyster supper and found myself in the House of Commons with policemen calling out, ‘Who goes home?’”
humourousadjective
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading THE ROAD TO ROUNDABOUT PATRICK DALROY looked at the invader with a heavy and yet humourous expression, and merely said, “I didn’t steal your car; really, I didn’t.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE ROAD TO ROUNDABOUT PATRICK DALROY looked at the invader with a heavy and yet humourous expression, and merely said, “I didn’t steal your car; really, I didn’t.”
I've
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From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He has, ever since I woke up after an oyster supper and found myself in the House of Commons with policemen calling out, ‘Who goes home?’”
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “Indeed,” inquired Dalroy, drawing his red bushy eyebrows together.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Indeed,” inquired Dalroy, drawing his red bushy eyebrows together.
invadernounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdər/
someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading THE ROAD TO ROUNDABOUT PATRICK DALROY looked at the invader with a heavy and yet humourous expression, and merely said, “I didn’t steal your car; really, I didn’t.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
Ivywood
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From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE ROAD TO ROUNDABOUT PATRICK DALROY looked at the invader with a heavy and yet humourous expression, and merely said, “I didn’t steal your car; really, I didn’t.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I disagree with him; or rather, to speak medically, he disagrees with me.
medicallyadverbUS /ˈmedəkli/
involving medical practice
From this reading I disagree with him; or rather, to speak medically, he disagrees with me.
and nothing more
From this reading THE ROAD TO ROUNDABOUT PATRICK DALROY looked at the invader with a heavy and yet humourous expression, and merely said, “I didn’t steal your car; really, I didn’t.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading He has, ever since I woke up after an oyster supper and found myself in the House of Commons with policemen calling out, ‘Who goes home?’”
not any; not one
From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He has, ever since I woke up after an oyster supper and found myself in the House of Commons with policemen calling out, ‘Who goes home?’”
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I disagree with him; or rather, to speak medically, he disagrees with me.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He has, ever since I woke up after an oyster supper and found myself in the House of Commons with policemen calling out, ‘Who goes home?’”
oysternounUS /ˈɔɪstər/
marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
From this reading He has, ever since I woke up after an oyster supper and found myself in the House of Commons with policemen calling out, ‘Who goes home?’”
an organization to gain political power
From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
PATRICKnounUS /ˈpætrɪk/
Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
From this reading THE ROAD TO ROUNDABOUT PATRICK DALROY looked at the invader with a heavy and yet humourous expression, and merely said, “I didn’t steal your car; really, I didn’t.”
persecutedverbUS /ˈpɜːrsəkjuːtɪd/
past form of “persecute” — cause to suffer
From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
policemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading He has, ever since I woke up after an oyster supper and found myself in the House of Commons with policemen calling out, ‘Who goes home?’”
on the contrary
From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE ROAD TO ROUNDABOUT PATRICK DALROY looked at the invader with a heavy and yet humourous expression, and merely said, “I didn’t steal your car; really, I didn’t.”
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading “Indeed,” inquired Dalroy, drawing his red bushy eyebrows together.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE ROAD TO ROUNDABOUT PATRICK DALROY looked at the invader with a heavy and yet humourous expression, and merely said, “I didn’t steal your car; really, I didn’t.”
ROUNDABOUTadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəbaʊt/
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
From this reading THE ROAD TO ROUNDABOUT PATRICK DALROY looked at the invader with a heavy and yet humourous expression, and merely said, “I didn’t steal your car; really, I didn’t.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE ROAD TO ROUNDABOUT PATRICK DALROY looked at the invader with a heavy and yet humourous expression, and merely said, “I didn’t steal your car; really, I didn’t.”
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
express in speech
From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading THE ROAD TO ROUNDABOUT PATRICK DALROY looked at the invader with a heavy and yet humourous expression, and merely said, “I didn’t steal your car; really, I didn’t.”
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading He has, ever since I woke up after an oyster supper and found myself in the House of Commons with policemen calling out, ‘Who goes home?’”
express in words
From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROAD TO ROUNDABOUT PATRICK DALROY looked at the invader with a heavy and yet humourous expression, and merely said, “I didn’t steal your car; really, I didn’t.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ROAD TO ROUNDABOUT PATRICK DALROY looked at the invader with a heavy and yet humourous expression, and merely said, “I didn’t steal your car; really, I didn’t.”
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading “Indeed,” inquired Dalroy, drawing his red bushy eyebrows together.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He has, ever since I woke up after an oyster supper and found myself in the House of Commons with policemen calling out, ‘Who goes home?’”
which person or people
From this reading He has, ever since I woke up after an oyster supper and found myself in the House of Commons with policemen calling out, ‘Who goes home?’”
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ROAD TO ROUNDABOUT PATRICK DALROY looked at the invader with a heavy and yet humourous expression, and merely said, “I didn’t steal your car; really, I didn’t.”
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading He has, ever since I woke up after an oyster supper and found myself in the House of Commons with policemen calling out, ‘Who goes home?’”
wouldn't
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From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE ROAD TO ROUNDABOUT PATRICK DALROY looked at the invader with a heavy and yet humourous expression, and merely said, “I didn’t steal your car; really, I didn’t.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
you're
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From this reading “Oh, no,” answered Dorian, “I’ve heard all about it since, and as you’re rather the persecuted party, so to speak, it wouldn’t be fair not to tell you that I don’t agree much with Ivywood about all this.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE ROAD TO ROUNDABOUT PATRICK DALROY looked at the invader with a heavy and yet humourous expression, and merely said, “I didn’t steal your car; really, I didn’t.”
