used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Did you mean just what you said about that land?"
(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 You've been at no pains to conceal that and I respect you for it, but that being the case why should you, of all men, be interested in land?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
approveverbUS /əˈpruːv/
give sanction to
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You've been at no pains to conceal that and I respect you for it, but that being the case why should you, of all men, be interested in land?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You've been at no pains to conceal that and I respect you for it, but that being the case why should you, of all men, be interested in land?
for the reason that
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading You've been at no pains to conceal that and I respect you for it, but that being the case why should you, of all men, be interested in land?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading You've been at no pains to conceal that and I respect you for it, but that being the case why should you, of all men, be interested in land?
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
an occurrence of something
From this reading You've been at no pains to conceal that and I respect you for it, but that being the case why should you, of all men, be interested in land?
ClarknounUS /klɑːrk/
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading You've been at no pains to conceal that and I respect you for it, but that being the case why should you, of all men, be interested in land?
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you mean just what you said about that land?"
don't
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From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You've been at no pains to conceal that and I respect you for it, but that being the case why should you, of all men, be interested in land?
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading You've been at no pains to conceal that and I respect you for it, but that being the case why should you, of all men, be interested in land?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You've been at no pains to conceal that and I respect you for it, but that being the case why should you, of all men, be interested in land?
and nothing more
From this reading "Did you mean just what you said about that land?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "Did you mean just what you said about that land?"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
MansonnounUS /ˈmænsən/
Scottish physician who discovered that elephantiasis is spread by mosquitos and suggested that mosquitos also spread malaria (1844-1922)
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
Manson'snounUS /ˈmænsənz/
possessive form of “manson” — Scottish physician who discovered that elephantiasis is spread by mosquitos and suggested that mosquitos also spread malaria (1844-1922)
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Did you mean just what you said about that land?"
the force of workers available
From this reading You've been at no pains to conceal that and I respect you for it, but that being the case why should you, of all men, be interested in land?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I don't mind what you think and you've a perfect right to your own opinion.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
not any; not one
From this reading You've been at no pains to conceal that and I respect you for it, but that being the case why should you, of all men, be interested in land?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I don't mind what you think and you've a perfect right to your own opinion.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I don't mind what you think and you've a perfect right to your own opinion.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading You've been at no pains to conceal that and I respect you for it, but that being the case why should you, of all men, be interested in land?
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading I don't mind what you think and you've a perfect right to your own opinion.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading No, no, don't protest.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading You've been at no pains to conceal that and I respect you for it, but that being the case why should you, of all men, be interested in land?
precisely, exactly
From this reading I don't mind what you think and you've a perfect right to your own opinion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Did you mean just what you said about that land?"
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
sheepishadjectiveUS /ˈʃiːpɪʃ/
like or suggestive of a sheep in docility or stupidity or meekness or timidity
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading You've been at no pains to conceal that and I respect you for it, but that being the case why should you, of all men, be interested in land?
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Did you mean just what you said about that land?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You've been at no pains to conceal that and I respect you for it, but that being the case why should you, of all men, be interested in land?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I don't mind what you think and you've a perfect right to your own opinion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You've been at no pains to conceal that and I respect you for it, but that being the case why should you, of all men, be interested in land?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Manson's voice sounded a little sheepish, "because I've got a bit saved up, and--" "Mr. Manson," struck in Clark, "you may approve of me personally, but I know that you don't believe in my project.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Did you mean just what you said about that land?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading You've been at no pains to conceal that and I respect you for it, but that being the case why should you, of all men, be interested in land?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you mean just what you said about that land?"
You've
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From this reading You've been at no pains to conceal that and I respect you for it, but that being the case why should you, of all men, be interested in land?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I don't mind what you think and you've a perfect right to your own opinion.
