used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Which way are you going?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What's up?" asked Mantel.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE GREAT REFUSAL "But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE GREAT REFUSAL "But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful."
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
clothing in general
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
assemble or get together
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
the act of departing
From this reading "Which way are you going?"
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT REFUSAL "But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful."
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE GREAT REFUSAL "But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE GREAT REFUSAL "But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'm off in the morning."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I'm off in the morning."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE GREAT REFUSAL "But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful."
MantelnounUS /ˈmæntəl/
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I'm off in the morning."
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I'm off in the morning."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
REFUSALnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading THE GREAT REFUSAL "But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful."
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
satchelnoun
luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading THE GREAT REFUSAL "But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful."
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading THE GREAT REFUSAL "But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GREAT REFUSAL "But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT REFUSAL "But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "What's up?" asked Mantel.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE GREAT REFUSAL "But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful."
What's
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From this reading "What's up?" asked Mantel.
at the time that
From this reading THE GREAT REFUSAL "But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Which way are you going?"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Too busy with their own thoughts to talk on the way home, on entering their rooms Mantel threw himself into a chair, while David nervously began to gather his clothes together and crowd them hastily into a satchel.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Which way are you going?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE GREAT REFUSAL "But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful."
