aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Take it down, my boy; and mind what you're about--recollect you are half blind.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
Aleck
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From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Take it down, my boy; and mind what you're about--recollect you are half blind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "To be sure, yes.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading "Take it down, my boy; and mind what you're about--recollect you are half blind.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Take it down, my boy; and mind what you're about--recollect you are half blind.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I've come for the spy-glass, uncle," said Aleck.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Take it down, my boy; and mind what you're about--recollect you are half blind.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading I forgot," said the old man, hastily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Take it down, my boy; and mind what you're about--recollect you are half blind.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading I forgot," said the old man, hastily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I forgot," said the old man, hastily.
I've
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From this reading "I've come for the spy-glass, uncle," said Aleck.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Take it down, my boy; and mind what you're about--recollect you are half blind.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I forgot," said the old man, hastily.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Take it down, my boy; and mind what you're about--recollect you are half blind.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Take it down, my boy; and mind what you're about--recollect you are half blind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I forgot," said the old man, hastily.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading "Take it down, my boy; and mind what you're about--recollect you are half blind.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I've come for the spy-glass, uncle," said Aleck.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
in the near future
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
spy-glass
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From this reading "I've come for the spy-glass, uncle," said Aleck.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "To be sure, yes.
carry out
From this reading "Take it down, my boy; and mind what you're about--recollect you are half blind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "I've come for the spy-glass, uncle," said Aleck.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
precisely as stated
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Take it down, my boy; and mind what you're about--recollect you are half blind.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Aleck jumped at the proposal, for the thought of books and writing had brought on suggestions of headache and weariness; and soon after breakfast he went up to his uncle's study, to find him sitting looking very thoughtful, and ready to start at the boy's entry.
an affirmative
From this reading "To be sure, yes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Take it down, my boy; and mind what you're about--recollect you are half blind.
you're
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From this reading "Take it down, my boy; and mind what you're about--recollect you are half blind.
