aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I am quite in the dark about it!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am quite in the dark about it!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You have related to me the painful story of your poor wife’s death, with which I fully sympathise, but I do not trace any connection between that and your interest in Mysticism.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading You have related to me the painful story of your poor wife’s death, with which I fully sympathise, but I do not trace any connection between that and your interest in Mysticism.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ricardo looked up dreamily, as if he had quite forgotten that part of the subject.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading You have related to me the painful story of your poor wife’s death, with which I fully sympathise, but I do not trace any connection between that and your interest in Mysticism.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You have related to me the painful story of your poor wife’s death, with which I fully sympathise, but I do not trace any connection between that and your interest in Mysticism.”
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading You have related to me the painful story of your poor wife’s death, with which I fully sympathise, but I do not trace any connection between that and your interest in Mysticism.”
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I am quite in the dark about it!
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading You have related to me the painful story of your poor wife’s death, with which I fully sympathise, but I do not trace any connection between that and your interest in Mysticism.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Have I not told you?” he inquired; “do you not understand?”
dreamilyadverb
in a dreamy manner
From this reading Ricardo looked up dreamily, as if he had quite forgotten that part of the subject.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Ricardo looked up dreamily, as if he had quite forgotten that part of the subject.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading You have related to me the painful story of your poor wife’s death, with which I fully sympathise, but I do not trace any connection between that and your interest in Mysticism.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ricardo looked up dreamily, as if he had quite forgotten that part of the subject.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Have I not told you?” he inquired; “do you not understand?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ricardo looked up dreamily, as if he had quite forgotten that part of the subject.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Have I not told you?” he inquired; “do you not understand?”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Ricardo looked up dreamily, as if he had quite forgotten that part of the subject.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am quite in the dark about it!
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “Indeed I do not!
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Have I not told you?” he inquired; “do you not understand?”
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading You have related to me the painful story of your poor wife’s death, with which I fully sympathise, but I do not trace any connection between that and your interest in Mysticism.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am quite in the dark about it!
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ricardo looked up dreamily, as if he had quite forgotten that part of the subject.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You have related to me the painful story of your poor wife’s death, with which I fully sympathise, but I do not trace any connection between that and your interest in Mysticism.”
MysticismnounUS /ˈmɪstɪsɪzəm/
a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality
From this reading You have related to me the painful story of your poor wife’s death, with which I fully sympathise, but I do not trace any connection between that and your interest in Mysticism.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Have I not told you?” he inquired; “do you not understand?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ricardo looked up dreamily, as if he had quite forgotten that part of the subject.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading You have related to me the painful story of your poor wife’s death, with which I fully sympathise, but I do not trace any connection between that and your interest in Mysticism.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Ricardo looked up dreamily, as if he had quite forgotten that part of the subject.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading You have related to me the painful story of your poor wife’s death, with which I fully sympathise, but I do not trace any connection between that and your interest in Mysticism.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Ricardo looked up dreamily, as if he had quite forgotten that part of the subject.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading You have related to me the painful story of your poor wife’s death, with which I fully sympathise, but I do not trace any connection between that and your interest in Mysticism.”
RicardonounUS /rɪˈkɑːrdoʊ/
English economist who argued that the laws of supply and demand should operate in a free market (1772-1823)
From this reading Ricardo looked up dreamily, as if he had quite forgotten that part of the subject.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading You have related to me the painful story of your poor wife’s death, with which I fully sympathise, but I do not trace any connection between that and your interest in Mysticism.”
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Ricardo looked up dreamily, as if he had quite forgotten that part of the subject.
sympathiseverb
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading You have related to me the painful story of your poor wife’s death, with which I fully sympathise, but I do not trace any connection between that and your interest in Mysticism.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ricardo looked up dreamily, as if he had quite forgotten that part of the subject.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ricardo looked up dreamily, as if he had quite forgotten that part of the subject.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You have related to me the painful story of your poor wife’s death, with which I fully sympathise, but I do not trace any connection between that and your interest in Mysticism.”
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “Have I not told you?” he inquired; “do you not understand?”
a just detectable amount
From this reading You have related to me the painful story of your poor wife’s death, with which I fully sympathise, but I do not trace any connection between that and your interest in Mysticism.”
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “Have I not told you?” he inquired; “do you not understand?”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Ricardo looked up dreamily, as if he had quite forgotten that part of the subject.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You have related to me the painful story of your poor wife’s death, with which I fully sympathise, but I do not trace any connection between that and your interest in Mysticism.”
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading You have related to me the painful story of your poor wife’s death, with which I fully sympathise, but I do not trace any connection between that and your interest in Mysticism.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading You have related to me the painful story of your poor wife’s death, with which I fully sympathise, but I do not trace any connection between that and your interest in Mysticism.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Have I not told you?” he inquired; “do you not understand?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You have related to me the painful story of your poor wife’s death, with which I fully sympathise, but I do not trace any connection between that and your interest in Mysticism.”
