(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading We were married in London, and when the final arrangements were being discussed, I asked her where she would like to go after the ceremony.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We were married in London, and when the final arrangements were being discussed, I asked her where she would like to go after the ceremony.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading We were married in London, and when the final arrangements were being discussed, I asked her where she would like to go after the ceremony.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading We were married in London, and when the final arrangements were being discussed, I asked her where she would like to go after the ceremony.
for the reason that
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading We were married in London, and when the final arrangements were being discussed, I asked her where she would like to go after the ceremony.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading "Oh, let us go home, Don," she said--she insisted on calling me "Don."
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading We were married in London, and when the final arrangements were being discussed, I asked her where she would like to go after the ceremony.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading We were married in London, and when the final arrangements were being discussed, I asked her where she would like to go after the ceremony.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I hate travelling, and I hate sight-seeing--the kind of sight-seeing one does for the sake of seeing.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading "Oh, let us go home, Don," she said--she insisted on calling me "Don."
Don't
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From this reading "Don't let us go to nasty foreign hotels.
endorseverbUS /enˈdɔːrs/
be behind; approve of
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
divisible by two
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
fetishnounUS /ˈfetɪʃ/
a form of sexual desire in which gratification depends to an abnormal degree on some object or item of clothing or part of the body
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading We were married in London, and when the final arrangements were being discussed, I asked her where she would like to go after the ceremony.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I hate travelling, and I hate sight-seeing--the kind of sight-seeing one does for the sake of seeing.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading "Don't let us go to nasty foreign hotels.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We were married in London, and when the final arrangements were being discussed, I asked her where she would like to go after the ceremony.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading I hate travelling, and I hate sight-seeing--the kind of sight-seeing one does for the sake of seeing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading We were married in London, and when the final arrangements were being discussed, I asked her where she would like to go after the ceremony.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Oh, let us go home, Don," she said--she insisted on calling me "Don."
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "Don't let us go to nasty foreign hotels.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We were married in London, and when the final arrangements were being discussed, I asked her where she would like to go after the ceremony.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We were married in London, and when the final arrangements were being discussed, I asked her where she would like to go after the ceremony.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading "Oh, let us go home, Don," she said--she insisted on calling me "Don."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I hate travelling, and I hate sight-seeing--the kind of sight-seeing one does for the sake of seeing.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Oh, let us go home, Don," she said--she insisted on calling me "Don."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading We were married in London, and when the final arrangements were being discussed, I asked her where she would like to go after the ceremony.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading We were married in London, and when the final arrangements were being discussed, I asked her where she would like to go after the ceremony.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
joined in matrimony
From this reading We were married in London, and when the final arrangements were being discussed, I asked her where she would like to go after the ceremony.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, let us go home, Don," she said--she insisted on calling me "Don."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
nastyadjectiveUS /ˈnæsti/
offensive or even (of persons) malicious
From this reading "Don't let us go to nasty foreign hotels.
not any; not one
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
no person; not anyone
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
obtuseadjectiveUS /ɑːbˈtuːs/
of an angle; between 90 and 180 degrees
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I hate travelling, and I hate sight-seeing--the kind of sight-seeing one does for the sake of seeing.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, let us go home, Don," she said--she insisted on calling me "Don."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Oh, let us go home, Don," she said--she insisted on calling me "Don."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I hate travelling, and I hate sight-seeing--the kind of sight-seeing one does for the sake of seeing.
and nothing more
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Oh, let us go home, Don," she said--she insisted on calling me "Don."
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading I hate travelling, and I hate sight-seeing--the kind of sight-seeing one does for the sake of seeing.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading I hate travelling, and I hate sight-seeing--the kind of sight-seeing one does for the sake of seeing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We were married in London, and when the final arrangements were being discussed, I asked her where she would like to go after the ceremony.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
sight-seeing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I hate travelling, and I hate sight-seeing--the kind of sight-seeing one does for the sake of seeing.
in the near future
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We were married in London, and when the final arrangements were being discussed, I asked her where she would like to go after the ceremony.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We were married in London, and when the final arrangements were being discussed, I asked her where she would like to go after the ceremony.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading I hate travelling, and I hate sight-seeing--the kind of sight-seeing one does for the sake of seeing.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, let us go home, Don," she said--she insisted on calling me "Don."
the act of using
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
precisely as stated
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were married in London, and when the final arrangements were being discussed, I asked her where she would like to go after the ceremony.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were married in London, and when the final arrangements were being discussed, I asked her where she would like to go after the ceremony.
at the time that
From this reading We were married in London, and when the final arrangements were being discussed, I asked her where she would like to go after the ceremony.
in or at the place that
From this reading We were married in London, and when the final arrangements were being discussed, I asked her where she would like to go after the ceremony.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I told her the name conveyed no idea to me, but she answered that I was obtuse, and she was sure I should grow to love it in time, even if I did not understand it, if it were only because it was _fetish_, and nobody could use it but herself; to which extent, by the way, I was very soon able to endorse her opinion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We were married in London, and when the final arrangements were being discussed, I asked her where she would like to go after the ceremony.
