used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He lingered to produce a match for the cigarette she took from a stand beside her.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading I am glad he had confidence in my ability to take care of myself, and that he wasn't worrying over me when he had so much else to think about."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "And thank you, Bates, for telling me what you did about father.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am glad he had confidence in my ability to take care of myself, and that he wasn't worrying over me when he had so much else to think about."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He went off smiling to get the volume, and presently returned with it.
BatesverbUS /beɪts/
third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
From this reading "And thank you, Bates, for telling me what you did about father.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He lingered to produce a match for the cigarette she took from a stand beside her.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I am glad he had confidence in my ability to take care of myself, and that he wasn't worrying over me when he had so much else to think about."
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading He lingered to produce a match for the cigarette she took from a stand beside her.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading I am glad he had confidence in my ability to take care of myself, and that he wasn't worrying over me when he had so much else to think about."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "And thank you, Bates, for telling me what you did about father.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am glad he had confidence in my ability to take care of myself, and that he wasn't worrying over me when he had so much else to think about."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "And thank you, Bates, for telling me what you did about father.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He lingered to produce a match for the cigarette she took from a stand beside her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He lingered to produce a match for the cigarette she took from a stand beside her.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He went off smiling to get the volume, and presently returned with it.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am glad he had confidence in my ability to take care of myself, and that he wasn't worrying over me when he had so much else to think about."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I am glad he had confidence in my ability to take care of myself, and that he wasn't worrying over me when he had so much else to think about."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went off smiling to get the volume, and presently returned with it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He lingered to produce a match for the cigarette she took from a stand beside her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am glad he had confidence in my ability to take care of myself, and that he wasn't worrying over me when he had so much else to think about."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am glad he had confidence in my ability to take care of myself, and that he wasn't worrying over me when he had so much else to think about."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He went off smiling to get the volume, and presently returned with it.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading He lingered to produce a match for the cigarette she took from a stand beside her.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading "Thank you for listening to me, Miss Ocky."
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading He lingered to produce a match for the cigarette she took from a stand beside her.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Thank you for listening to me, Miss Ocky."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Thank you for listening to me, Miss Ocky."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I am glad he had confidence in my ability to take care of myself, and that he wasn't worrying over me when he had so much else to think about."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am glad he had confidence in my ability to take care of myself, and that he wasn't worrying over me when he had so much else to think about."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I am glad he had confidence in my ability to take care of myself, and that he wasn't worrying over me when he had so much else to think about."
Ocky
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thank you for listening to me, Miss Ocky."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am glad he had confidence in my ability to take care of myself, and that he wasn't worrying over me when he had so much else to think about."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He went off smiling to get the volume, and presently returned with it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I am glad he had confidence in my ability to take care of myself, and that he wasn't worrying over me when he had so much else to think about."
in the near future
From this reading He went off smiling to get the volume, and presently returned with it.
bring forth or yield
From this reading He lingered to produce a match for the cigarette she took from a stand beside her.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He went off smiling to get the volume, and presently returned with it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He lingered to produce a match for the cigarette she took from a stand beside her.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He went off smiling to get the volume, and presently returned with it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I am glad he had confidence in my ability to take care of myself, and that he wasn't worrying over me when he had so much else to think about."
be standing; be upright
From this reading He lingered to produce a match for the cigarette she took from a stand beside her.
carry out
From this reading I am glad he had confidence in my ability to take care of myself, and that he wasn't worrying over me when he had so much else to think about."
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "And thank you, Bates, for telling me what you did about father.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you for listening to me, Miss Ocky."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am glad he had confidence in my ability to take care of myself, and that he wasn't worrying over me when he had so much else to think about."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He went off smiling to get the volume, and presently returned with it.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I am glad he had confidence in my ability to take care of myself, and that he wasn't worrying over me when he had so much else to think about."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He went off smiling to get the volume, and presently returned with it.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He lingered to produce a match for the cigarette she took from a stand beside her.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading He went off smiling to get the volume, and presently returned with it.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am glad he had confidence in my ability to take care of myself, and that he wasn't worrying over me when he had so much else to think about."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went off smiling to get the volume, and presently returned with it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And thank you, Bates, for telling me what you did about father.
at the time that
From this reading I am glad he had confidence in my ability to take care of myself, and that he wasn't worrying over me when he had so much else to think about."
in the company of; together with
From this reading He went off smiling to get the volume, and presently returned with it.
worryingnounUS /ˈwɜːriɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone
From this reading I am glad he had confidence in my ability to take care of myself, and that he wasn't worrying over me when he had so much else to think about."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Thank you for listening to me, Miss Ocky."
