used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If you have time to wait a little longer I should be glad if you'd do it."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He added presently: "It's a wise policy to let sleeping dogs lie; but when they've once been roused, they've got to be quieted."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Would there be any point to that?"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I've no intention of hurrying away," he began; "but--" "If you like, I'll put it this way," the measured voice broke in, courteously.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If you have time to wait a little longer I should be glad if you'd do it."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He added presently: "It's a wise policy to let sleeping dogs lie; but when they've once been roused, they've got to be quieted."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I've no intention of hurrying away," he began; "but--" "If you like, I'll put it this way," the measured voice broke in, courteously.
lacking funds
From this reading "I've no intention of hurrying away," he began; "but--" "If you like, I'll put it this way," the measured voice broke in, courteously.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I've no intention of hurrying away," he began; "but--" "If you like, I'll put it this way," the measured voice broke in, courteously.
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading "I've no intention of hurrying away," he began; "but--" "If you like, I'll put it this way," the measured voice broke in, courteously.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "If you have time to wait a little longer I should be glad if you'd do it."
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading He added presently: "It's a wise policy to let sleeping dogs lie; but when they've once been roused, they've got to be quieted."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "If you have time to wait a little longer I should be glad if you'd do it."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He added presently: "It's a wise policy to let sleeping dogs lie; but when they've once been roused, they've got to be quieted."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "If you have time to wait a little longer I should be glad if you'd do it."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I've no intention of hurrying away," he began; "but--" "If you like, I'll put it this way," the measured voice broke in, courteously.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading "I've no intention of hurrying away," he began; "but--" "If you like, I'll put it this way," the measured voice broke in, courteously.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If you have time to wait a little longer I should be glad if you'd do it."
I'll
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From this reading "I've no intention of hurrying away," he began; "but--" "If you like, I'll put it this way," the measured voice broke in, courteously.
I've
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From this reading "I've no intention of hurrying away," he began; "but--" "If you like, I'll put it this way," the measured voice broke in, courteously.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I've no intention of hurrying away," he began; "but--" "If you like, I'll put it this way," the measured voice broke in, courteously.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I've no intention of hurrying away," he began; "but--" "If you like, I'll put it this way," the measured voice broke in, courteously.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "I've no intention of hurrying away," he began; "but--" "If you like, I'll put it this way," the measured voice broke in, courteously.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I've no intention of hurrying away," he began; "but--" "If you like, I'll put it this way," the measured voice broke in, courteously.
It's
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From this reading He added presently: "It's a wise policy to let sleeping dogs lie; but when they've once been roused, they've got to be quieted."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He added presently: "It's a wise policy to let sleeping dogs lie; but when they've once been roused, they've got to be quieted."
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading He added presently: "It's a wise policy to let sleeping dogs lie; but when they've once been roused, they've got to be quieted."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I've no intention of hurrying away," he began; "but--" "If you like, I'll put it this way," the measured voice broke in, courteously.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "If you have time to wait a little longer I should be glad if you'd do it."
for more time
From this reading "If you have time to wait a little longer I should be glad if you'd do it."
engage in
From this reading "I think you might trust me not to make the request if there were not."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I think you might trust me not to make the request if there were not."
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading "I've no intention of hurrying away," he began; "but--" "If you like, I'll put it this way," the measured voice broke in, courteously.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I think you might trust me not to make the request if there were not."
not any; not one
From this reading "I've no intention of hurrying away," he began; "but--" "If you like, I'll put it this way," the measured voice broke in, courteously.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I think you might trust me not to make the request if there were not."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I've no intention of hurrying away," he began; "but--" "If you like, I'll put it this way," the measured voice broke in, courteously.
on one occasion
From this reading He added presently: "It's a wise policy to let sleeping dogs lie; but when they've once been roused, they've got to be quieted."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "Would there be any point to that?"
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading He added presently: "It's a wise policy to let sleeping dogs lie; but when they've once been roused, they've got to be quieted."
in the near future
From this reading He added presently: "It's a wise policy to let sleeping dogs lie; but when they've once been roused, they've got to be quieted."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I've no intention of hurrying away," he began; "but--" "If you like, I'll put it this way," the measured voice broke in, courteously.
quietedverbUS /ˈkwaɪətɪd/
past form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter
From this reading He added presently: "It's a wise policy to let sleeping dogs lie; but when they've once been roused, they've got to be quieted."
express the need or desire for
From this reading "I think you might trust me not to make the request if there were not."
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading He added presently: "It's a wise policy to let sleeping dogs lie; but when they've once been roused, they've got to be quieted."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "If you have time to wait a little longer I should be glad if you'd do it."
the state of being asleep
From this reading He added presently: "It's a wise policy to let sleeping dogs lie; but when they've once been roused, they've got to be quieted."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Would there be any point to that?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I've no intention of hurrying away," he began; "but--" "If you like, I'll put it this way," the measured voice broke in, courteously.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Would there be any point to that?"
they've
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From this reading He added presently: "It's a wise policy to let sleeping dogs lie; but when they've once been roused, they've got to be quieted."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think you might trust me not to make the request if there were not."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I've no intention of hurrying away," he began; "but--" "If you like, I'll put it this way," the measured voice broke in, courteously.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "If you have time to wait a little longer I should be glad if you'd do it."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If you have time to wait a little longer I should be glad if you'd do it."
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "I think you might trust me not to make the request if there were not."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I've no intention of hurrying away," he began; "but--" "If you like, I'll put it this way," the measured voice broke in, courteously.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "If you have time to wait a little longer I should be glad if you'd do it."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I've no intention of hurrying away," he began; "but--" "If you like, I'll put it this way," the measured voice broke in, courteously.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I think you might trust me not to make the request if there were not."
at the time that
From this reading He added presently: "It's a wise policy to let sleeping dogs lie; but when they've once been roused, they've got to be quieted."
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading He added presently: "It's a wise policy to let sleeping dogs lie; but when they've once been roused, they've got to be quieted."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Would there be any point to that?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I've no intention of hurrying away," he began; "but--" "If you like, I'll put it this way," the measured voice broke in, courteously.
you'd
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From this reading "If you have time to wait a little longer I should be glad if you'd do it."
