used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I don't care a hang about _that_," I said earnestly.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading In my relief at being able to speak candidly I forgot that I was committing myself to an explanation; and Banks inevitably wandered into still more shameful misconceptions of my implied refusal.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I don't care a hang about _that_," I said earnestly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Coming to us after that row, I mean, 'd look as if what they'd been saying was all true."
(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 "Coming to us after that row, I mean, 'd look as if what they'd been saying was all true."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In my relief at being able to speak candidly I forgot that I was committing myself to an explanation; and Banks inevitably wandered into still more shameful misconceptions of my implied refusal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In my relief at being able to speak candidly I forgot that I was committing myself to an explanation; and Banks inevitably wandered into still more shameful misconceptions of my implied refusal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I suppose it would put you in the wrong, as it were--up at the Hall," he said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I suppose it would put you in the wrong, as it were--up at the Hall," he said.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Banks, naturally, misinterpreted my embarrassment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Coming to us after that row, I mean, 'd look as if what they'd been saying was all true."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In my relief at being able to speak candidly I forgot that I was committing myself to an explanation; and Banks inevitably wandered into still more shameful misconceptions of my implied refusal.
candidlyadverbUS /ˈkændɪdli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading In my relief at being able to speak candidly I forgot that I was committing myself to an explanation; and Banks inevitably wandered into still more shameful misconceptions of my implied refusal.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "I don't care a hang about _that_," I said earnestly.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Coming to us after that row, I mean, 'd look as if what they'd been saying was all true."
committingverbUS /kəˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading In my relief at being able to speak candidly I forgot that I was committing myself to an explanation; and Banks inevitably wandered into still more shameful misconceptions of my implied refusal.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading "Coming to us after that row, I mean, 'd look as if what they'd been saying was all true."
don't
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From this reading "I don't care a hang about _that_," I said earnestly.
in a serious manner
From this reading "I don't care a hang about _that_," I said earnestly.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading Banks, naturally, misinterpreted my embarrassment.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading In my relief at being able to speak candidly I forgot that I was committing myself to an explanation; and Banks inevitably wandered into still more shameful misconceptions of my implied refusal.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading In my relief at being able to speak candidly I forgot that I was committing myself to an explanation; and Banks inevitably wandered into still more shameful misconceptions of my implied refusal.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "I suppose it would put you in the wrong, as it were--up at the Hall," he said.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading "I don't care a hang about _that_," I said earnestly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I suppose it would put you in the wrong, as it were--up at the Hall," he said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose it would put you in the wrong, as it were--up at the Hall," he said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Coming to us after that row, I mean, 'd look as if what they'd been saying was all true."
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading In my relief at being able to speak candidly I forgot that I was committing myself to an explanation; and Banks inevitably wandered into still more shameful misconceptions of my implied refusal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I suppose it would put you in the wrong, as it were--up at the Hall," he said.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading In my relief at being able to speak candidly I forgot that I was committing myself to an explanation; and Banks inevitably wandered into still more shameful misconceptions of my implied refusal.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In my relief at being able to speak candidly I forgot that I was committing myself to an explanation; and Banks inevitably wandered into still more shameful misconceptions of my implied refusal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I suppose it would put you in the wrong, as it were--up at the Hall," he said.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Coming to us after that row, I mean, 'd look as if what they'd been saying was all true."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Coming to us after that row, I mean, 'd look as if what they'd been saying was all true."
misconceptionsnounUS /mɪskənˈsepʃənz/
plural of “misconception” — an incorrect conception
From this reading In my relief at being able to speak candidly I forgot that I was committing myself to an explanation; and Banks inevitably wandered into still more shameful misconceptions of my implied refusal.
misinterpretedverbUS /mɪsɪnˈtɜːrprətɪd/
past form of “misinterpret” — interpret falsely
From this reading Banks, naturally, misinterpreted my embarrassment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In my relief at being able to speak candidly I forgot that I was committing myself to an explanation; and Banks inevitably wandered into still more shameful misconceptions of my implied refusal.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Banks, naturally, misinterpreted my embarrassment.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading In my relief at being able to speak candidly I forgot that I was committing myself to an explanation; and Banks inevitably wandered into still more shameful misconceptions of my implied refusal.
as might be expected
From this reading Banks, naturally, misinterpreted my embarrassment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In my relief at being able to speak candidly I forgot that I was committing myself to an explanation; and Banks inevitably wandered into still more shameful misconceptions of my implied refusal.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I suppose it would put you in the wrong, as it were--up at the Hall," he said.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading In my relief at being able to speak candidly I forgot that I was committing myself to an explanation; and Banks inevitably wandered into still more shameful misconceptions of my implied refusal.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading In my relief at being able to speak candidly I forgot that I was committing myself to an explanation; and Banks inevitably wandered into still more shameful misconceptions of my implied refusal.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading "Coming to us after that row, I mean, 'd look as if what they'd been saying was all true."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I suppose it would put you in the wrong, as it were--up at the Hall," he said.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "Coming to us after that row, I mean, 'd look as if what they'd been saying was all true."
shamefuladjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪmfəl/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading In my relief at being able to speak candidly I forgot that I was committing myself to an explanation; and Banks inevitably wandered into still more shameful misconceptions of my implied refusal.
express in speech
From this reading In my relief at being able to speak candidly I forgot that I was committing myself to an explanation; and Banks inevitably wandered into still more shameful misconceptions of my implied refusal.
not in physical motion
From this reading In my relief at being able to speak candidly I forgot that I was committing myself to an explanation; and Banks inevitably wandered into still more shameful misconceptions of my implied refusal.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose it would put you in the wrong, as it were--up at the Hall," he said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Coming to us after that row, I mean, 'd look as if what they'd been saying was all true."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I suppose it would put you in the wrong, as it were--up at the Hall," he said.
they'd
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From this reading "Coming to us after that row, I mean, 'd look as if what they'd been saying was all true."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Coming to us after that row, I mean, 'd look as if what they'd been saying was all true."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Coming to us after that row, I mean, 'd look as if what they'd been saying was all true."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I suppose it would put you in the wrong, as it were--up at the Hall," he said.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Coming to us after that row, I mean, 'd look as if what they'd been saying was all true."
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading In my relief at being able to speak candidly I forgot that I was committing myself to an explanation; and Banks inevitably wandered into still more shameful misconceptions of my implied refusal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Coming to us after that row, I mean, 'd look as if what they'd been saying was all true."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I suppose it would put you in the wrong, as it were--up at the Hall," he said.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Coming to us after that row, I mean, 'd look as if what they'd been saying was all true."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I suppose it would put you in the wrong, as it were--up at the Hall," he said.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "I suppose it would put you in the wrong, as it were--up at the Hall," he said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I suppose it would put you in the wrong, as it were--up at the Hall," he said.
