used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
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From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
ClementadjectiveUS /ˈklemənt/
(of weather or climate) physically mild
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
power to direct or determine
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
one or the other of two
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
yet to be or coming
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."
on the contrary
From this reading I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."
express in words
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
in the near future
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading VICTORY.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But do not say a word more about it, Mr. Clement, either now or at any future time.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "The pity of it--oh, the pity of it!" were John Brancker's first words as soon as he was able in some measure to control his feelings.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would infinitely rather that you should not, and you may rest assured that I shall never ask you a single question."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What you have told me has both shocked and grieved me as I was never shocked or grieved before.
