used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It struck me that Mr Ford could hardly object to my having a portrait of my son painted at my own expense.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But, well, you see it would be premature to make any arrangements at present for having the picture painted on our yacht trip.'
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading But, well, you see it would be premature to make any arrangements at present for having the picture painted on our yacht trip.'
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It struck me that Mr Ford could hardly object to my having a portrait of my son painted at my own expense.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But, well, you see it would be premature to make any arrangements at present for having the picture painted on our yacht trip.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, well, you see it would be premature to make any arrangements at present for having the picture painted on our yacht trip.'
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It struck me that Mr Ford could hardly object to my having a portrait of my son painted at my own expense.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Nor do I suppose that he will, when--if the matter is put to him.
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading It struck me that Mr Ford could hardly object to my having a portrait of my son painted at my own expense.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But, well, you see it would be premature to make any arrangements at present for having the picture painted on our yacht trip.'
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading It struck me that Mr Ford could hardly object to my having a portrait of my son painted at my own expense.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading That was why I was interested when you mentioned your friend Mr Stanborough.
only a very short time before
From this reading It struck me that Mr Ford could hardly object to my having a portrait of my son painted at my own expense.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'Since then I have not seen Ogden.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It struck me that Mr Ford could hardly object to my having a portrait of my son painted at my own expense.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor do I suppose that he will, when--if the matter is put to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nor do I suppose that he will, when--if the matter is put to him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'Since then I have not seen Ogden.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nor do I suppose that he will, when--if the matter is put to him.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading That was why I was interested when you mentioned your friend Mr Stanborough.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor do I suppose that he will, when--if the matter is put to him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It struck me that Mr Ford could hardly object to my having a portrait of my son painted at my own expense.
engage in
From this reading But, well, you see it would be premature to make any arrangements at present for having the picture painted on our yacht trip.'
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Nor do I suppose that he will, when--if the matter is put to him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It struck me that Mr Ford could hardly object to my having a portrait of my son painted at my own expense.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading That was why I was interested when you mentioned your friend Mr Stanborough.
a form of address for a man
From this reading That was why I was interested when you mentioned your friend Mr Stanborough.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It struck me that Mr Ford could hardly object to my having a portrait of my son painted at my own expense.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor do I suppose that he will, when--if the matter is put to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'Since then I have not seen Ogden.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It struck me that Mr Ford could hardly object to my having a portrait of my son painted at my own expense.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It struck me that Mr Ford could hardly object to my having a portrait of my son painted at my own expense.
OgdennounUS /ˈɑːɡdən/
English psychologist who collaborated with I. A. Richards in designing Basic English (1889-1957)
From this reading 'Since then I have not seen Ogden.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, well, you see it would be premature to make any arrangements at present for having the picture painted on our yacht trip.'
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But, well, you see it would be premature to make any arrangements at present for having the picture painted on our yacht trip.'
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It struck me that Mr Ford could hardly object to my having a portrait of my son painted at my own expense.
coated with paint
From this reading It struck me that Mr Ford could hardly object to my having a portrait of my son painted at my own expense.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading But, well, you see it would be premature to make any arrangements at present for having the picture painted on our yacht trip.'
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading It struck me that Mr Ford could hardly object to my having a portrait of my son painted at my own expense.
prematureadjectiveUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/
born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
From this reading But, well, you see it would be premature to make any arrangements at present for having the picture painted on our yacht trip.'
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But, well, you see it would be premature to make any arrangements at present for having the picture painted on our yacht trip.'
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Nor do I suppose that he will, when--if the matter is put to him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But, well, you see it would be premature to make any arrangements at present for having the picture painted on our yacht trip.'
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 'Since then I have not seen Ogden.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading 'Since then I have not seen Ogden.
a male human offspring
From this reading It struck me that Mr Ford could hardly object to my having a portrait of my son painted at my own expense.
Stanborough
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That was why I was interested when you mentioned your friend Mr Stanborough.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It struck me that Mr Ford could hardly object to my having a portrait of my son painted at my own expense.
express a supposition
From this reading Nor do I suppose that he will, when--if the matter is put to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was why I was interested when you mentioned your friend Mr Stanborough.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nor do I suppose that he will, when--if the matter is put to him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading 'Since then I have not seen Ogden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It struck me that Mr Ford could hardly object to my having a portrait of my son painted at my own expense.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading But, well, you see it would be premature to make any arrangements at present for having the picture painted on our yacht trip.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was why I was interested when you mentioned your friend Mr Stanborough.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But, well, you see it would be premature to make any arrangements at present for having the picture painted on our yacht trip.'
at the time that
From this reading That was why I was interested when you mentioned your friend Mr Stanborough.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading That was why I was interested when you mentioned your friend Mr Stanborough.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Nor do I suppose that he will, when--if the matter is put to him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But, well, you see it would be premature to make any arrangements at present for having the picture painted on our yacht trip.'
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading But, well, you see it would be premature to make any arrangements at present for having the picture painted on our yacht trip.'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading That was why I was interested when you mentioned your friend Mr Stanborough.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading That was why I was interested when you mentioned your friend Mr Stanborough.
