used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So off I went on what you can only describe as a pious errand.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Besides, he might want to say something about some of his things that he had left at his billet with us.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I thought it would be rather cat-like not to when he did want to see me, after all, even if he is engaged to somebody else--I mean, to somebody.
(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 I thought it would be rather cat-like not to when he did want to see me, after all, even if he is engaged to somebody else--I mean, to somebody.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So off I went on what you can only describe as a pious errand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I mean, to see Mr. Lascelles in the Nursing Home for wounded officers at Nowhere Junction.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I thought it would be rather cat-like not to when he did want to see me, after all, even if he is engaged to somebody else--I mean, to somebody.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, he might want to say something about some of his things that he had left at his billet with us.
billetnounUS /ˈbɪlət/
a short personal letter
From this reading Besides, he might want to say something about some of his things that he had left at his billet with us.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading So off I went on what you can only describe as a pious errand.
cat-like
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From this reading I thought it would be rather cat-like not to when he did want to see me, after all, even if he is engaged to somebody else--I mean, to somebody.
give a description of
From this reading So off I went on what you can only describe as a pious errand.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I thought it would be rather cat-like not to when he did want to see me, after all, even if he is engaged to somebody else--I mean, to somebody.
else
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From this reading I thought it would be rather cat-like not to when he did want to see me, after all, even if he is engaged to somebody else--I mean, to somebody.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading I thought it would be rather cat-like not to when he did want to see me, after all, even if he is engaged to somebody else--I mean, to somebody.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading So off I went on what you can only describe as a pious errand.
divisible by two
From this reading I thought it would be rather cat-like not to when he did want to see me, after all, even if he is engaged to somebody else--I mean, to somebody.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I mean, to see Mr. Lascelles in the Nursing Home for wounded officers at Nowhere Junction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Besides, he might want to say something about some of his things that he had left at his billet with us.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I thought it would be rather cat-like not to when he did want to see me, after all, even if he is engaged to somebody else--I mean, to somebody.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Besides, he might want to say something about some of his things that he had left at his billet with us.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I mean, to see Mr. Lascelles in the Nursing Home for wounded officers at Nowhere Junction.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE VISIT Well, I went.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I thought it would be rather cat-like not to when he did want to see me, after all, even if he is engaged to somebody else--I mean, to somebody.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I mean, to see Mr. Lascelles in the Nursing Home for wounded officers at Nowhere Junction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I thought it would be rather cat-like not to when he did want to see me, after all, even if he is engaged to somebody else--I mean, to somebody.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I thought it would be rather cat-like not to when he did want to see me, after all, even if he is engaged to somebody else--I mean, to somebody.
JunctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading I mean, to see Mr. Lascelles in the Nursing Home for wounded officers at Nowhere Junction.
Lascelles
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From this reading I mean, to see Mr. Lascelles in the Nursing Home for wounded officers at Nowhere Junction.
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 Besides, he might want to say something about some of his things that he had left at his billet with us.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I thought it would be rather cat-like not to when he did want to see me, after all, even if he is engaged to somebody else--I mean, to somebody.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I mean, to see Mr. Lascelles in the Nursing Home for wounded officers at Nowhere Junction.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Besides, he might want to say something about some of his things that he had left at his billet with us.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I mean, to see Mr. Lascelles in the Nursing Home for wounded officers at Nowhere Junction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I thought it would be rather cat-like not to when he did want to see me, after all, even if he is engaged to somebody else--I mean, to somebody.
NowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading I mean, to see Mr. Lascelles in the Nursing Home for wounded officers at Nowhere Junction.
NursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading I mean, to see Mr. Lascelles in the Nursing Home for wounded officers at Nowhere Junction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Besides, he might want to say something about some of his things that he had left at his billet with us.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So off I went on what you can only describe as a pious errand.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading I mean, to see Mr. Lascelles in the Nursing Home for wounded officers at Nowhere Junction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So off I went on what you can only describe as a pious errand.
and nothing more
From this reading So off I went on what you can only describe as a pious errand.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading So off I went on what you can only describe as a pious errand.
on the contrary
From this reading I thought it would be rather cat-like not to when he did want to see me, after all, even if he is engaged to somebody else--I mean, to somebody.
express in words
From this reading Besides, he might want to say something about some of his things that he had left at his billet with us.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I mean, to see Mr. Lascelles in the Nursing Home for wounded officers at Nowhere Junction.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So off I went on what you can only describe as a pious errand.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Besides, he might want to say something about some of his things that he had left at his billet with us.
a person, without saying who
From this reading I thought it would be rather cat-like not to when he did want to see me, after all, even if he is engaged to somebody else--I mean, to somebody.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Besides, he might want to say something about some of his things that he had left at his billet with us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Besides, he might want to say something about some of his things that he had left at his billet with us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VISIT Well, I went.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Besides, he might want to say something about some of his things that he had left at his billet with us.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought it would be rather cat-like not to when he did want to see me, after all, even if he is engaged to somebody else--I mean, to somebody.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I mean, to see Mr. Lascelles in the Nursing Home for wounded officers at Nowhere Junction.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Besides, he might want to say something about some of his things that he had left at his billet with us.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE VISIT Well, I went.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I thought it would be rather cat-like not to when he did want to see me, after all, even if he is engaged to somebody else--I mean, to somebody.
(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 THE VISIT Well, I went.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE VISIT Well, I went.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading So off I went on what you can only describe as a pious errand.
at the time that
From this reading I thought it would be rather cat-like not to when he did want to see me, after all, even if he is engaged to somebody else--I mean, to somebody.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Besides, he might want to say something about some of his things that he had left at his billet with us.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I thought it would be rather cat-like not to when he did want to see me, after all, even if he is engaged to somebody else--I mean, to somebody.
people who are wounded
From this reading I mean, to see Mr. Lascelles in the Nursing Home for wounded officers at Nowhere Junction.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading So off I went on what you can only describe as a pious errand.
