used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JACK GOES HOME FOR A VISIT.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading From whence could he have gotten the notion that you were curious about heretical books?"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am glad Father Barnaby was diverted for once," said he; "but I fear he will not be so easily turned aside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack described his visit to his uncle with considerable glee, but the old man shook his head and looked grave.
on or to one side
From this reading "I am glad Father Barnaby was diverted for once," said he; "but I fear he will not be so easily turned aside.
Barnaby
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From this reading "I am glad Father Barnaby was diverted for once," said he; "but I fear he will not be so easily turned aside.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I am glad Father Barnaby was diverted for once," said he; "but I fear he will not be so easily turned aside.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading From whence could he have gotten the notion that you were curious about heretical books?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jack described his visit to his uncle with considerable glee, but the old man shook his head and looked grave.
cannot
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From this reading "I cannot guess," replied Jack.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Jack described his visit to his uncle with considerable glee, but the old man shook his head and looked grave.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From whence could he have gotten the notion that you were curious about heretical books?"
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading From whence could he have gotten the notion that you were curious about heretical books?"
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Jack described his visit to his uncle with considerable glee, but the old man shook his head and looked grave.
divertedadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading "I am glad Father Barnaby was diverted for once," said he; "but I fear he will not be so easily turned aside.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading "I am glad Father Barnaby was diverted for once," said he; "but I fear he will not be so easily turned aside.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "I am glad Father Barnaby was diverted for once," said he; "but I fear he will not be so easily turned aside.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I am glad Father Barnaby was diverted for once," said he; "but I fear he will not be so easily turned aside.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JACK GOES HOME FOR A VISIT.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From whence could he have gotten the notion that you were curious about heretical books?"
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am glad Father Barnaby was diverted for once," said he; "but I fear he will not be so easily turned aside.
gleenounUS /ɡliː/
great merriment
From this reading Jack described his visit to his uncle with considerable glee, but the old man shook his head and looked grave.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading JACK GOES HOME FOR A VISIT.
gottenverbUS /ˈɡɑːtən/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading From whence could he have gotten the notion that you were curious about heretical books?"
death of a person
From this reading Jack described his visit to his uncle with considerable glee, but the old man shook his head and looked grave.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I cannot guess," replied Jack.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading From whence could he have gotten the notion that you were curious about heretical books?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am glad Father Barnaby was diverted for once," said he; "but I fear he will not be so easily turned aside.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Jack described his visit to his uncle with considerable glee, but the old man shook his head and looked grave.
hereticaladjectiveUS /hərˈetɪkəl/
characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
From this reading From whence could he have gotten the notion that you were curious about heretical books?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack described his visit to his uncle with considerable glee, but the old man shook his head and looked grave.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading JACK GOES HOME FOR A VISIT.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am glad Father Barnaby was diverted for once," said he; "but I fear he will not be so easily turned aside.
a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK GOES HOME FOR A VISIT.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jack described his visit to his uncle with considerable glee, but the old man shook his head and looked grave.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Jack described his visit to his uncle with considerable glee, but the old man shook his head and looked grave.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am glad Father Barnaby was diverted for once," said he; "but I fear he will not be so easily turned aside.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading From whence could he have gotten the notion that you were curious about heretical books?"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Jack described his visit to his uncle with considerable glee, but the old man shook his head and looked grave.
on one occasion
From this reading "I am glad Father Barnaby was diverted for once," said he; "but I fear he will not be so easily turned aside.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I cannot guess," replied Jack.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am glad Father Barnaby was diverted for once," said he; "but I fear he will not be so easily turned aside.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Jack described his visit to his uncle with considerable glee, but the old man shook his head and looked grave.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I am glad Father Barnaby was diverted for once," said he; "but I fear he will not be so easily turned aside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From whence could he have gotten the notion that you were curious about heretical books?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jack described his visit to his uncle with considerable glee, but the old man shook his head and looked grave.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack described his visit to his uncle with considerable glee, but the old man shook his head and looked grave.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "I am glad Father Barnaby was diverted for once," said he; "but I fear he will not be so easily turned aside.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Jack described his visit to his uncle with considerable glee, but the old man shook his head and looked grave.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading JACK GOES HOME FOR A VISIT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am glad Father Barnaby was diverted for once," said he; "but I fear he will not be so easily turned aside.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From whence could he have gotten the notion that you were curious about heretical books?"
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading From whence could he have gotten the notion that you were curious about heretical books?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I am glad Father Barnaby was diverted for once," said he; "but I fear he will not be so easily turned aside.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jack described his visit to his uncle with considerable glee, but the old man shook his head and looked grave.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading From whence could he have gotten the notion that you were curious about heretical books?"
