used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You are probably aware that I had a long talk with Bates this afternoon.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I wish I'd kept still about it," sighed Miss Ocky repentantly.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "You are probably aware that I had a long talk with Bates this afternoon.
(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 "Now you'll probably magnify it out of all proportion.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading You see, I've known old Bates ever since I was a youngster, and we've always been good friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You see, I've known old Bates ever since I was a youngster, and we've always been good friends.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are probably aware that I had a long talk with Bates this afternoon.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading "You are probably aware that I had a long talk with Bates this afternoon.
BatesverbUS /beɪts/
third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
From this reading "You are probably aware that I had a long talk with Bates this afternoon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He told me much that was interesting--but I'd like _your_ version of that conversation which you felt shouldn't be repeated to me."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading You see, I've known old Bates ever since I was a youngster, and we've always been good friends.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He told me much that was interesting--but I'd like _your_ version of that conversation which you felt shouldn't be repeated to me."
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He told me much that was interesting--but I'd like _your_ version of that conversation which you felt shouldn't be repeated to me."
at any time
From this reading You see, I've known old Bates ever since I was a youngster, and we've always been good friends.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He told me much that was interesting--but I'd like _your_ version of that conversation which you felt shouldn't be repeated to me."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading You see, I've known old Bates ever since I was a youngster, and we've always been good friends.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading You see, I've known old Bates ever since I was a youngster, and we've always been good friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "You are probably aware that I had a long talk with Bates this afternoon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He told me much that was interesting--but I'd like _your_ version of that conversation which you felt shouldn't be repeated to me."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You are probably aware that I had a long talk with Bates this afternoon.
I'd
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From this reading He told me much that was interesting--but I'd like _your_ version of that conversation which you felt shouldn't be repeated to me."
I've
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From this reading You see, I've known old Bates ever since I was a youngster, and we've always been good friends.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading He told me much that was interesting--but I'd like _your_ version of that conversation which you felt shouldn't be repeated to me."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I wish I'd kept still about it," sighed Miss Ocky repentantly.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "I wish I'd kept still about it," sighed Miss Ocky repentantly.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading You see, I've known old Bates ever since I was a youngster, and we've always been good friends.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He told me much that was interesting--but I'd like _your_ version of that conversation which you felt shouldn't be repeated to me."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "You are probably aware that I had a long talk with Bates this afternoon.
magnifyverbUS /ˈmæɡnəfaɪ/
increase in size, volume or significance
From this reading "Now you'll probably magnify it out of all proportion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He told me much that was interesting--but I'd like _your_ version of that conversation which you felt shouldn't be repeated to me."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I wish I'd kept still about it," sighed Miss Ocky repentantly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He told me much that was interesting--but I'd like _your_ version of that conversation which you felt shouldn't be repeated to me."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now you'll probably magnify it out of all proportion.
Ocky
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From this reading "I wish I'd kept still about it," sighed Miss Ocky repentantly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He told me much that was interesting--but I'd like _your_ version of that conversation which you felt shouldn't be repeated to me."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading You see, I've known old Bates ever since I was a youngster, and we've always been good friends.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Now you'll probably magnify it out of all proportion.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "You are probably aware that I had a long talk with Bates this afternoon.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading "Now you'll probably magnify it out of all proportion.
recurring again and again
From this reading He told me much that was interesting--but I'd like _your_ version of that conversation which you felt shouldn't be repeated to me."
repentantlyadverb
showing remorse
From this reading "I wish I'd kept still about it," sighed Miss Ocky repentantly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see, I've known old Bates ever since I was a youngster, and we've always been good friends.
shouldn't
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From this reading He told me much that was interesting--but I'd like _your_ version of that conversation which you felt shouldn't be repeated to me."
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "I wish I'd kept still about it," sighed Miss Ocky repentantly.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading You see, I've known old Bates ever since I was a youngster, and we've always been good friends.
not in physical motion
From this reading "I wish I'd kept still about it," sighed Miss Ocky repentantly.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "You are probably aware that I had a long talk with Bates this afternoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You are probably aware that I had a long talk with Bates this afternoon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You are probably aware that I had a long talk with Bates this afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He told me much that was interesting--but I'd like _your_ version of that conversation which you felt shouldn't be repeated to me."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told me much that was interesting--but I'd like _your_ version of that conversation which you felt shouldn't be repeated to me."
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading He told me much that was interesting--but I'd like _your_ version of that conversation which you felt shouldn't be repeated to me."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He told me much that was interesting--but I'd like _your_ version of that conversation which you felt shouldn't be repeated to me."
we've
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From this reading You see, I've known old Bates ever since I was a youngster, and we've always been good friends.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He told me much that was interesting--but I'd like _your_ version of that conversation which you felt shouldn't be repeated to me."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish I'd kept still about it," sighed Miss Ocky repentantly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You are probably aware that I had a long talk with Bates this afternoon.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are probably aware that I had a long talk with Bates this afternoon.
you'll
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From this reading "Now you'll probably magnify it out of all proportion.
youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading You see, I've known old Bates ever since I was a youngster, and we've always been good friends.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He told me much that was interesting--but I'd like _your_ version of that conversation which you felt shouldn't be repeated to me."
