used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MYSTERY EXPLAINED.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Is there anything wrong about the money?" he inquired, a gleam of anxiety in his eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading "Is there anything wrong about the money?" he inquired, a gleam of anxiety in his eyes.
any thing at all
From this reading "Is there anything wrong about the money?" he inquired, a gleam of anxiety in his eyes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Mr. Knowles regarded his companion with undisguised astonishment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Certainly I remember," Mr. Knowles replied, but flushing painfully in his turn at the question.
Bryant
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From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Certainly I remember," Mr. Knowles replied, but flushing painfully in his turn at the question.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Certainly I remember," Mr. Knowles replied, but flushing painfully in his turn at the question.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Mr. Knowles regarded his companion with undisguised astonishment.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading A MYSTERY EXPLAINED.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Is there anything wrong about the money?" he inquired, a gleam of anxiety in his eyes.
flushingverbUS /ˈflʌʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “flush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading "Is there anything wrong about the money?" he inquired, a gleam of anxiety in his eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is there anything wrong about the money?" he inquired, a gleam of anxiety in his eyes.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Knowles regarded his companion with undisguised astonishment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
impertinentlyadverb
in an impudent or impertinent manner
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Is there anything wrong about the money?" he inquired, a gleam of anxiety in his eyes.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Is there anything wrong about the money?" he inquired, a gleam of anxiety in his eyes.
inquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is there anything wrong about the money?" he inquired, a gleam of anxiety in his eyes.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
Knowles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Knowles regarded his companion with undisguised astonishment.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Is there anything wrong about the money?" he inquired, a gleam of anxiety in his eyes.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Knowles regarded his companion with undisguised astonishment.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading A MYSTERY EXPLAINED.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Is there anything wrong about the money?" he inquired, a gleam of anxiety in his eyes.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading "Certainly I remember," Mr. Knowles replied, but flushing painfully in his turn at the question.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
a separate part of a whole
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Mr. Knowles regarded his companion with undisguised astonishment.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Certainly I remember," Mr. Knowles replied, but flushing painfully in his turn at the question.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Is there anything wrong about the money?" he inquired, a gleam of anxiety in his eyes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Is there anything wrong about the money?" he inquired, a gleam of anxiety in his eyes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Certainly I remember," Mr. Knowles replied, but flushing painfully in his turn at the question.
undisguisedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈɡaɪzd/
plain to see
From this reading Mr. Knowles regarded his companion with undisguised astonishment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Knowles regarded his companion with undisguised astonishment.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "Is there anything wrong about the money?" he inquired, a gleam of anxiety in his eyes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Pardon me," said Royal Bryant, flushing, as he was thus recalled to himself; "you are justified in asking the question, and I trust you will not regard me as impertinently inquisitive if I inquire if you can remember from whom you received this piece of money."
