used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Indeed?" cried the Count, raising his eyebrows and turning to give a meaning glance at Uncle Paul.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Well, boys," said the Count gravely, "what are you two talking about?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Rodd was saying that he supposed our friendship would soon come to an end."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Indeed?" cried the Count, raising his eyebrows and turning to give a meaning glance at Uncle Paul.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, boys," said the Count gravely, "what are you two talking about?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Indeed?" cried the Count, raising his eyebrows and turning to give a meaning glance at Uncle Paul.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The lads both started, for those of whom they were speaking just then strolled up behind them.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The lads both started, for those of whom they were speaking just then strolled up behind them.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Well, boys," said the Count gravely, "what are you two talking about?"
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Rodd was saying that he supposed our friendship would soon come to an end."
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "Well, boys," said the Count gravely, "what are you two talking about?"
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Indeed?" cried the Count, raising his eyebrows and turning to give a meaning glance at Uncle Paul.
eh
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From this reading "Why should it, eh, my lad?
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "Rodd was saying that he supposed our friendship would soon come to an end."
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading "Indeed?" cried the Count, raising his eyebrows and turning to give a meaning glance at Uncle Paul.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The lads both started, for those of whom they were speaking just then strolled up behind them.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading "Rodd was saying that he supposed our friendship would soon come to an end."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Indeed?" cried the Count, raising his eyebrows and turning to give a meaning glance at Uncle Paul.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "Indeed?" cried the Count, raising his eyebrows and turning to give a meaning glance at Uncle Paul.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading "Well, boys," said the Count gravely, "what are you two talking about?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Rodd was saying that he supposed our friendship would soon come to an end."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Indeed?" cried the Count, raising his eyebrows and turning to give a meaning glance at Uncle Paul.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Indeed?" cried the Count, raising his eyebrows and turning to give a meaning glance at Uncle Paul.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Why should it, eh, my lad?
and nothing more
From this reading The lads both started, for those of whom they were speaking just then strolled up behind them.
a boy or man
From this reading "Why should it, eh, my lad?
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The lads both started, for those of whom they were speaking just then strolled up behind them.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading "Indeed?" cried the Count, raising his eyebrows and turning to give a meaning glance at Uncle Paul.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Why should it, eh, my lad?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The lads both started, for those of whom they were speaking just then strolled up behind them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Rodd was saying that he supposed our friendship would soon come to an end."
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "Indeed?" cried the Count, raising his eyebrows and turning to give a meaning glance at Uncle Paul.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading "Indeed?" cried the Count, raising his eyebrows and turning to give a meaning glance at Uncle Paul.
Rodd
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From this reading "Rodd was saying that he supposed our friendship would soon come to an end."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, boys," said the Count gravely, "what are you two talking about?"
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "Rodd was saying that he supposed our friendship would soon come to an end."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Why should it, eh, my lad?
in the near future
From this reading "Rodd was saying that he supposed our friendship would soon come to an end."
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading The lads both started, for those of whom they were speaking just then strolled up behind them.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The lads both started, for those of whom they were speaking just then strolled up behind them.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading The lads both started, for those of whom they were speaking just then strolled up behind them.
required or under orders
From this reading "Rodd was saying that he supposed our friendship would soon come to an end."
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "Well, boys," said the Count gravely, "what are you two talking about?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Rodd was saying that he supposed our friendship would soon come to an end."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lads both started, for those of whom they were speaking just then strolled up behind them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The lads both started, for those of whom they were speaking just then strolled up behind them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The lads both started, for those of whom they were speaking just then strolled up behind them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lads both started, for those of whom they were speaking just then strolled up behind them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The lads both started, for those of whom they were speaking just then strolled up behind them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Rodd was saying that he supposed our friendship would soon come to an end."
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "Indeed?" cried the Count, raising his eyebrows and turning to give a meaning glance at Uncle Paul.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Well, boys," said the Count gravely, "what are you two talking about?"
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Indeed?" cried the Count, raising his eyebrows and turning to give a meaning glance at Uncle Paul.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The lads both started, for those of whom they were speaking just then strolled up behind them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Rodd was saying that he supposed our friendship would soon come to an end."
(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, boys," said the Count gravely, "what are you two talking about?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lads both started, for those of whom they were speaking just then strolled up behind them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, boys," said the Count gravely, "what are you two talking about?"
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The lads both started, for those of whom they were speaking just then strolled up behind them.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why should it, eh, my lad?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Rodd was saying that he supposed our friendship would soon come to an end."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, boys," said the Count gravely, "what are you two talking about?"
