aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "See how nicely this box is done up----" "I don't care to know anything about it," said Jack, turning away and going on with his preparations of getting supper.
anew
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Is that any way for you to save your money?"
any thing at all
From this reading "See how nicely this box is done up----" "I don't care to know anything about it," said Jack, turning away and going on with his preparations of getting supper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "See how nicely this box is done up----" "I don't care to know anything about it," said Jack, turning away and going on with his preparations of getting supper.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "No, it is not; but, Jack, I've got something in this," said Julian.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "See how nicely this box is done up----" "I don't care to know anything about it," said Jack, turning away and going on with his preparations of getting supper.
CASPERnounUS /ˈkæspər/
a city of east central Wyoming on the North Platte river
From this reading CASPER IS DISGUSTED.
DISGUSTEDadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading CASPER IS DISGUSTED.
don't
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From this reading "See how nicely this box is done up----" "I don't care to know anything about it," said Jack, turning away and going on with his preparations of getting supper.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "See how nicely this box is done up----" "I don't care to know anything about it," said Jack, turning away and going on with his preparations of getting supper.
earningsnounUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋz/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
give expression to
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Is that any way for you to save your money?"
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "See how nicely this box is done up----" "I don't care to know anything about it," said Jack, turning away and going on with his preparations of getting supper.
the act of departing
From this reading "See how nicely this box is done up----" "I don't care to know anything about it," said Jack, turning away and going on with his preparations of getting supper.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "No, it is not; but, Jack, I've got something in this," said Julian.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
haven't
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From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
hipsnounUS /hɪps/
plural of “hip” — either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
how
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From this reading "See how nicely this box is done up----" "I don't care to know anything about it," said Jack, turning away and going on with his preparations of getting supper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "See how nicely this box is done up----" "I don't care to know anything about it," said Jack, turning away and going on with his preparations of getting supper.
I've
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From this reading "No, it is not; but, Jack, I've got something in this," said Julian.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CASPER IS DISGUSTED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "No, it is not; but, Jack, I've got something in this," said Julian.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
JuliannounUS /ˈdʒuːliən/
Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "See how nicely this box is done up----" "I don't care to know anything about it," said Jack, turning away and going on with his preparations of getting supper.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Is that any way for you to save your money?"
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading "See how nicely this box is done up----" "I don't care to know anything about it," said Jack, turning away and going on with his preparations of getting supper.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, it is not; but, Jack, I've got something in this," said Julian.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "No, it is not; but, Jack, I've got something in this," said Julian.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading "See how nicely this box is done up----" "I don't care to know anything about it," said Jack, turning away and going on with his preparations of getting supper.
recurring again and again
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No, it is not; but, Jack, I've got something in this," said Julian.
except for; apart from
From this reading "Is that any way for you to save your money?"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "See how nicely this box is done up----" "I don't care to know anything about it," said Jack, turning away and going on with his preparations of getting supper.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "No, it is not; but, Jack, I've got something in this," said Julian.
sullenlyadverb
in a sullen manner
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading "See how nicely this box is done up----" "I don't care to know anything about it," said Jack, turning away and going on with his preparations of getting supper.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "No, it is not; but, Jack, I've got something in this," said Julian.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "See how nicely this box is done up----" "I don't care to know anything about it," said Jack, turning away and going on with his preparations of getting supper.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "See how nicely this box is done up----" "I don't care to know anything about it," said Jack, turning away and going on with his preparations of getting supper.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Is that any way for you to save your money?"
(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, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "See how nicely this box is done up----" "I don't care to know anything about it," said Jack, turning away and going on with his preparations of getting supper.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, you have been to that old express office again and invested some of your hard earnings in 'old horse,' haven't you?" repeated Jack, placing his hands on his hips and looking sullenly at the box, which Julian placed upon the table.
