aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He gasped, thinking her question consisted of those three words alone, and wondering how in the world he was going to satisfy her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He gasped, thinking her question consisted of those three words alone, and wondering how in the world he was going to satisfy her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading 'Why is it,' she went on the next moment, 'that wherever we are we want to be somewhere else, and whatever we know we want to know something else-- more at any rate?
from appearances alone
From this reading 'Look here, Father,' said Joan next day, 'why is it----' then paused, unable apparently to express herself.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'Why is it,' she went on the next moment, 'that wherever we are we want to be somewhere else, and whatever we know we want to know something else-- more at any rate?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'Why is it,' she went on the next moment, 'that wherever we are we want to be somewhere else, and whatever we know we want to know something else-- more at any rate?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'Why is it,' she went on the next moment, 'that wherever we are we want to be somewhere else, and whatever we know we want to know something else-- more at any rate?
a young person of either sex
From this reading 'Eh, child?'
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading He gasped, thinking her question consisted of those three words alone, and wondering how in the world he was going to satisfy her.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading 'Look here, Father,' said Joan next day, 'why is it----' then paused, unable apparently to express herself.
Eh
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From this reading 'Eh, child?'
else
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From this reading 'Why is it,' she went on the next moment, 'that wherever we are we want to be somewhere else, and whatever we know we want to know something else-- more at any rate?
give expression to
From this reading 'Look here, Father,' said Joan next day, 'why is it----' then paused, unable apparently to express herself.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading 'Look here, Father,' said Joan next day, 'why is it----' then paused, unable apparently to express herself.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading He gasped, thinking her question consisted of those three words alone, and wondering how in the world he was going to satisfy her.
the act of departing
From this reading He gasped, thinking her question consisted of those three words alone, and wondering how in the world he was going to satisfy her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He gasped, thinking her question consisted of those three words alone, and wondering how in the world he was going to satisfy her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He gasped, thinking her question consisted of those three words alone, and wondering how in the world he was going to satisfy her.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading 'Look here, Father,' said Joan next day, 'why is it----' then paused, unable apparently to express herself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading 'Look here, Father,' said Joan next day, 'why is it----' then paused, unable apparently to express herself.
how
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From this reading He gasped, thinking her question consisted of those three words alone, and wondering how in the world he was going to satisfy her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He gasped, thinking her question consisted of those three words alone, and wondering how in the world he was going to satisfy her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Look here, Father,' said Joan next day, 'why is it----' then paused, unable apparently to express herself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'Look here, Father,' said Joan next day, 'why is it----' then paused, unable apparently to express herself.
Joan
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From this reading 'Look here, Father,' said Joan next day, 'why is it----' then paused, unable apparently to express herself.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading 'Why is it,' she went on the next moment, 'that wherever we are we want to be somewhere else, and whatever we know we want to know something else-- more at any rate?
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading 'Look here, Father,' said Joan next day, 'why is it----' then paused, unable apparently to express herself.
a particular point in time
From this reading 'Why is it,' she went on the next moment, 'that wherever we are we want to be somewhere else, and whatever we know we want to know something else-- more at any rate?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading 'Why is it,' she went on the next moment, 'that wherever we are we want to be somewhere else, and whatever we know we want to know something else-- more at any rate?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And we never want it alone.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading 'Look here, Father,' said Joan next day, 'why is it----' then paused, unable apparently to express herself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He gasped, thinking her question consisted of those three words alone, and wondering how in the world he was going to satisfy her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'Why is it,' she went on the next moment, 'that wherever we are we want to be somewhere else, and whatever we know we want to know something else-- more at any rate?
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading 'Look here, Father,' said Joan next day, 'why is it----' then paused, unable apparently to express herself.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He gasped, thinking her question consisted of those three words alone, and wondering how in the world he was going to satisfy her.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading 'Why is it,' she went on the next moment, 'that wherever we are we want to be somewhere else, and whatever we know we want to know something else-- more at any rate?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Look here, Father,' said Joan next day, 'why is it----' then paused, unable apparently to express herself.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading He gasped, thinking her question consisted of those three words alone, and wondering how in the world he was going to satisfy her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Why is it,' she went on the next moment, 'that wherever we are we want to be somewhere else, and whatever we know we want to know something else-- more at any rate?
a thing, without saying which
From this reading 'Why is it,' she went on the next moment, 'that wherever we are we want to be somewhere else, and whatever we know we want to know something else-- more at any rate?
in or at or to some place
From this reading 'Why is it,' she went on the next moment, 'that wherever we are we want to be somewhere else, and whatever we know we want to know something else-- more at any rate?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Why is it,' she went on the next moment, 'that wherever we are we want to be somewhere else, and whatever we know we want to know something else-- more at any rate?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He gasped, thinking her question consisted of those three words alone, and wondering how in the world he was going to satisfy her.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading 'Look here, Father,' said Joan next day, 'why is it----' then paused, unable apparently to express herself.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He gasped, thinking her question consisted of those three words alone, and wondering how in the world he was going to satisfy her.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He gasped, thinking her question consisted of those three words alone, and wondering how in the world he was going to satisfy her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He gasped, thinking her question consisted of those three words alone, and wondering how in the world he was going to satisfy her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Look here, Father,' said Joan next day, 'why is it----' then paused, unable apparently to express herself.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading 'Look here, Father,' said Joan next day, 'why is it----' then paused, unable apparently to express herself.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading 'Why is it,' she went on the next moment, 'that wherever we are we want to be somewhere else, and whatever we know we want to know something else-- more at any rate?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He gasped, thinking her question consisted of those three words alone, and wondering how in the world he was going to satisfy her.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 'Why is it,' she went on the next moment, 'that wherever we are we want to be somewhere else, and whatever we know we want to know something else-- more at any rate?
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading 'Why is it,' she went on the next moment, 'that wherever we are we want to be somewhere else, and whatever we know we want to know something else-- more at any rate?
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading 'Why is it,' she went on the next moment, 'that wherever we are we want to be somewhere else, and whatever we know we want to know something else-- more at any rate?
in or to any place at all
From this reading 'Why is it,' she went on the next moment, 'that wherever we are we want to be somewhere else, and whatever we know we want to know something else-- more at any rate?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading 'Look here, Father,' said Joan next day, 'why is it----' then paused, unable apparently to express herself.
showing curiosity
From this reading He gasped, thinking her question consisted of those three words alone, and wondering how in the world he was going to satisfy her.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He gasped, thinking her question consisted of those three words alone, and wondering how in the world he was going to satisfy her.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He gasped, thinking her question consisted of those three words alone, and wondering how in the world he was going to satisfy her.
