used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It is a piece of news Scanlan has brought, uncle, and not of the most agreeable kind either.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Well, what is it, Molly,--what is it all about?” said Martin, as Mary entered the library, where he was sitting with an unread newspaper stretched across his knee.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading “Well, what is it, Molly,--what is it all about?” said Martin, as Mary entered the library, where he was sitting with an unread newspaper stretched across his knee.
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 “Do nothing, then,” added he, sulkily.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading “But you must, uncle, since without your own counsel and advice nothing can be done.”
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading “It is a piece of news Scanlan has brought, uncle, and not of the most agreeable kind either.”
(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 “Well, what is it, Molly,--what is it all about?” said Martin, as Mary entered the library, where he was sitting with an unread newspaper stretched across his knee.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Well, what is it, Molly,--what is it all about?” said Martin, as Mary entered the library, where he was sitting with an unread newspaper stretched across his knee.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “It is a piece of news Scanlan has brought, uncle, and not of the most agreeable kind either.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Well, what is it, Molly,--what is it all about?” said Martin, as Mary entered the library, where he was sitting with an unread newspaper stretched across his knee.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “But you must, uncle, since without your own counsel and advice nothing can be done.”
lacking funds
From this reading “Then I'll not hear more of it,” broke he in, pettishly.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “It is a piece of news Scanlan has brought, uncle, and not of the most agreeable kind either.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But you must, uncle, since without your own counsel and advice nothing can be done.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “But you must, uncle, since without your own counsel and advice nothing can be done.”
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading “But you must, uncle, since without your own counsel and advice nothing can be done.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do nothing, then,” added he, sulkily.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “But you must, uncle, since without your own counsel and advice nothing can be done.”
one or the other of two
From this reading “It is a piece of news Scanlan has brought, uncle, and not of the most agreeable kind either.”
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading “Well, what is it, Molly,--what is it all about?” said Martin, as Mary entered the library, where he was sitting with an unread newspaper stretched across his knee.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is a piece of news Scanlan has brought, uncle, and not of the most agreeable kind either.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Well, what is it, Molly,--what is it all about?” said Martin, as Mary entered the library, where he was sitting with an unread newspaper stretched across his knee.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “Then I'll not hear more of it,” broke he in, pettishly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Well, what is it, Molly,--what is it all about?” said Martin, as Mary entered the library, where he was sitting with an unread newspaper stretched across his knee.
I'll
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From this reading “Then I'll not hear more of it,” broke he in, pettishly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Then I'll not hear more of it,” broke he in, pettishly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Well, what is it, Molly,--what is it all about?” said Martin, as Mary entered the library, where he was sitting with an unread newspaper stretched across his knee.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Well, what is it, Molly,--what is it all about?” said Martin, as Mary entered the library, where he was sitting with an unread newspaper stretched across his knee.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “It is a piece of news Scanlan has brought, uncle, and not of the most agreeable kind either.”
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading “Well, what is it, Molly,--what is it all about?” said Martin, as Mary entered the library, where he was sitting with an unread newspaper stretched across his knee.
a room where books are kept
From this reading “Well, what is it, Molly,--what is it all about?” said Martin, as Mary entered the library, where he was sitting with an unread newspaper stretched across his knee.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading “Well, what is it, Molly,--what is it all about?” said Martin, as Mary entered the library, where he was sitting with an unread newspaper stretched across his knee.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading “Well, what is it, Molly,--what is it all about?” said Martin, as Mary entered the library, where he was sitting with an unread newspaper stretched across his knee.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading “Well, what is it, Molly,--what is it all about?” said Martin, as Mary entered the library, where he was sitting with an unread newspaper stretched across his knee.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Then I'll not hear more of it,” broke he in, pettishly.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “It is a piece of news Scanlan has brought, uncle, and not of the most agreeable kind either.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “But you must, uncle, since without your own counsel and advice nothing can be done.”
information about recent and important events
From this reading “It is a piece of news Scanlan has brought, uncle, and not of the most agreeable kind either.”
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading “Well, what is it, Molly,--what is it all about?” said Martin, as Mary entered the library, where he was sitting with an unread newspaper stretched across his knee.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “It is a piece of news Scanlan has brought, uncle, and not of the most agreeable kind either.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “But you must, uncle, since without your own counsel and advice nothing can be done.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “It is a piece of news Scanlan has brought, uncle, and not of the most agreeable kind either.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “But you must, uncle, since without your own counsel and advice nothing can be done.”
pettishlyadverb
in a petulant manner
From this reading “Then I'll not hear more of it,” broke he in, pettishly.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading “It is a piece of news Scanlan has brought, uncle, and not of the most agreeable kind either.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Well, what is it, Molly,--what is it all about?” said Martin, as Mary entered the library, where he was sitting with an unread newspaper stretched across his knee.
Scanlan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is a piece of news Scanlan has brought, uncle, and not of the most agreeable kind either.”
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “But you must, uncle, since without your own counsel and advice nothing can be done.”
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading “Well, what is it, Molly,--what is it all about?” said Martin, as Mary entered the library, where he was sitting with an unread newspaper stretched across his knee.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading “Well, what is it, Molly,--what is it all about?” said Martin, as Mary entered the library, where he was sitting with an unread newspaper stretched across his knee.
sulkilyadverb
in a sulky manner
From this reading “Do nothing, then,” added he, sulkily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Well, what is it, Molly,--what is it all about?” said Martin, as Mary entered the library, where he was sitting with an unread newspaper stretched across his knee.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Then I'll not hear more of it,” broke he in, pettishly.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading “It is a piece of news Scanlan has brought, uncle, and not of the most agreeable kind either.”
unreadadjectiveUS /ənˈred/
not informed through reading
From this reading “Well, what is it, Molly,--what is it all about?” said Martin, as Mary entered the library, where he was sitting with an unread newspaper stretched across his knee.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Well, what is it, Molly,--what is it all about?” said Martin, as Mary entered the library, where he was sitting with an unread newspaper stretched across his knee.
(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 “Well, what is it, Molly,--what is it all about?” said Martin, as Mary entered the library, where he was sitting with an unread newspaper stretched across his knee.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Well, what is it, Molly,--what is it all about?” said Martin, as Mary entered the library, where he was sitting with an unread newspaper stretched across his knee.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Well, what is it, Molly,--what is it all about?” said Martin, as Mary entered the library, where he was sitting with an unread newspaper stretched across his knee.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Well, what is it, Molly,--what is it all about?” said Martin, as Mary entered the library, where he was sitting with an unread newspaper stretched across his knee.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “But you must, uncle, since without your own counsel and advice nothing can be done.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “But you must, uncle, since without your own counsel and advice nothing can be done.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “But you must, uncle, since without your own counsel and advice nothing can be done.”
