used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A--a piece of property of yours has come into my possession.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I thought it probable they had noticed the shoes `Miss Wyndham' wore the other evening if they were the peculiar-looking ones in question, and that they would be able to tell me where to find her."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I had no expectation of course of seeing you here, but I have the-- article in my pocket, because, to tell the truth, I was going to show it to my cousins and consult them about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had no expectation of course of seeing you here, but I have the-- article in my pocket, because, to tell the truth, I was going to show it to my cousins and consult them about it.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading I had no expectation of course of seeing you here, but I have the-- article in my pocket, because, to tell the truth, I was going to show it to my cousins and consult them about it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I thought it probable they had noticed the shoes `Miss Wyndham' wore the other evening if they were the peculiar-looking ones in question, and that they would be able to tell me where to find her."
for the reason that
From this reading I had no expectation of course of seeing you here, but I have the-- article in my pocket, because, to tell the truth, I was going to show it to my cousins and consult them about it.
next to; at the side of
From this reading If you don't mind walking beside me while I lead my horse, I will explain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had no expectation of course of seeing you here, but I have the-- article in my pocket, because, to tell the truth, I was going to show it to my cousins and consult them about it.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A--a piece of property of yours has come into my possession.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading I had no expectation of course of seeing you here, but I have the-- article in my pocket, because, to tell the truth, I was going to show it to my cousins and consult them about it.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I had no expectation of course of seeing you here, but I have the-- article in my pocket, because, to tell the truth, I was going to show it to my cousins and consult them about it.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading I had no expectation of course of seeing you here, but I have the-- article in my pocket, because, to tell the truth, I was going to show it to my cousins and consult them about it.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If you don't mind walking beside me while I lead my horse, I will explain.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I thought it probable they had noticed the shoes `Miss Wyndham' wore the other evening if they were the peculiar-looking ones in question, and that they would be able to tell me where to find her."
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "It is not exactly something to say; it is rather something to _give_ you.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading I had no expectation of course of seeing you here, but I have the-- article in my pocket, because, to tell the truth, I was going to show it to my cousins and consult them about it.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading If you don't mind walking beside me while I lead my horse, I will explain.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I thought it probable they had noticed the shoes `Miss Wyndham' wore the other evening if they were the peculiar-looking ones in question, and that they would be able to tell me where to find her."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "It is not exactly something to say; it is rather something to _give_ you.
the act of departing
From this reading I had no expectation of course of seeing you here, but I have the-- article in my pocket, because, to tell the truth, I was going to show it to my cousins and consult them about it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had no expectation of course of seeing you here, but I have the-- article in my pocket, because, to tell the truth, I was going to show it to my cousins and consult them about it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A--a piece of property of yours has come into my possession.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I had no expectation of course of seeing you here, but I have the-- article in my pocket, because, to tell the truth, I was going to show it to my cousins and consult them about it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I thought it probable they had noticed the shoes `Miss Wyndham' wore the other evening if they were the peculiar-looking ones in question, and that they would be able to tell me where to find her."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I had no expectation of course of seeing you here, but I have the-- article in my pocket, because, to tell the truth, I was going to show it to my cousins and consult them about it.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading If you don't mind walking beside me while I lead my horse, I will explain.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If you don't mind walking beside me while I lead my horse, I will explain.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you don't mind walking beside me while I lead my horse, I will explain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had no expectation of course of seeing you here, but I have the-- article in my pocket, because, to tell the truth, I was going to show it to my cousins and consult them about it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A--a piece of property of yours has come into my possession.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is not exactly something to say; it is rather something to _give_ you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is not exactly something to say; it is rather something to _give_ you.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading If you don't mind walking beside me while I lead my horse, I will explain.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If you don't mind walking beside me while I lead my horse, I will explain.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading If you don't mind walking beside me while I lead my horse, I will explain.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading I thought it probable they had noticed the shoes `Miss Wyndham' wore the other evening if they were the peculiar-looking ones in question, and that they would be able to tell me where to find her."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If you don't mind walking beside me while I lead my horse, I will explain.
not any; not one
From this reading I had no expectation of course of seeing you here, but I have the-- article in my pocket, because, to tell the truth, I was going to show it to my cousins and consult them about it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is not exactly something to say; it is rather something to _give_ you.
being perceived or observed
From this reading I thought it probable they had noticed the shoes `Miss Wyndham' wore the other evening if they were the peculiar-looking ones in question, and that they would be able to tell me where to find her."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A--a piece of property of yours has come into my possession.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I thought it probable they had noticed the shoes `Miss Wyndham' wore the other evening if they were the peculiar-looking ones in question, and that they would be able to tell me where to find her."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I thought it probable they had noticed the shoes `Miss Wyndham' wore the other evening if they were the peculiar-looking ones in question, and that they would be able to tell me where to find her."
peculiar-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I thought it probable they had noticed the shoes `Miss Wyndham' wore the other evening if they were the peculiar-looking ones in question, and that they would be able to tell me where to find her."
a separate part of a whole
From this reading A--a piece of property of yours has come into my possession.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading I had no expectation of course of seeing you here, but I have the-- article in my pocket, because, to tell the truth, I was going to show it to my cousins and consult them about it.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading A--a piece of property of yours has come into my possession.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading I thought it probable they had noticed the shoes `Miss Wyndham' wore the other evening if they were the peculiar-looking ones in question, and that they would be able to tell me where to find her."
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading A--a piece of property of yours has come into my possession.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading I thought it probable they had noticed the shoes `Miss Wyndham' wore the other evening if they were the peculiar-looking ones in question, and that they would be able to tell me where to find her."
on the contrary
From this reading "It is not exactly something to say; it is rather something to _give_ you.
express in words
From this reading "It is not exactly something to say; it is rather something to _give_ you.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading I had no expectation of course of seeing you here, but I have the-- article in my pocket, because, to tell the truth, I was going to show it to my cousins and consult them about it.
a particular situation
From this reading I thought it probable they had noticed the shoes `Miss Wyndham' wore the other evening if they were the peculiar-looking ones in question, and that they would be able to tell me where to find her."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I had no expectation of course of seeing you here, but I have the-- article in my pocket, because, to tell the truth, I was going to show it to my cousins and consult them about it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "It is not exactly something to say; it is rather something to _give_ you.
express in words
From this reading I had no expectation of course of seeing you here, but I have the-- article in my pocket, because, to tell the truth, I was going to show it to my cousins and consult them about it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I thought it probable they had noticed the shoes `Miss Wyndham' wore the other evening if they were the peculiar-looking ones in question, and that they would be able to tell me where to find her."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had no expectation of course of seeing you here, but I have the-- article in my pocket, because, to tell the truth, I was going to show it to my cousins and consult them about it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I had no expectation of course of seeing you here, but I have the-- article in my pocket, because, to tell the truth, I was going to show it to my cousins and consult them about it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I thought it probable they had noticed the shoes `Miss Wyndham' wore the other evening if they were the peculiar-looking ones in question, and that they would be able to tell me where to find her."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought it probable they had noticed the shoes `Miss Wyndham' wore the other evening if they were the peculiar-looking ones in question, and that they would be able to tell me where to find her."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is not exactly something to say; it is rather something to _give_ you.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading I had no expectation of course of seeing you here, but I have the-- article in my pocket, because, to tell the truth, I was going to show it to my cousins and consult them about it.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading If you don't mind walking beside me while I lead my horse, I will explain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had no expectation of course of seeing you here, but I have the-- article in my pocket, because, to tell the truth, I was going to show it to my cousins and consult them about it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I thought it probable they had noticed the shoes `Miss Wyndham' wore the other evening if they were the peculiar-looking ones in question, and that they would be able to tell me where to find her."
in or at the place that
From this reading I thought it probable they had noticed the shoes `Miss Wyndham' wore the other evening if they were the peculiar-looking ones in question, and that they would be able to tell me where to find her."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading If you don't mind walking beside me while I lead my horse, I will explain.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you don't mind walking beside me while I lead my horse, I will explain.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading I thought it probable they had noticed the shoes `Miss Wyndham' wore the other evening if they were the peculiar-looking ones in question, and that they would be able to tell me where to find her."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I thought it probable they had noticed the shoes `Miss Wyndham' wore the other evening if they were the peculiar-looking ones in question, and that they would be able to tell me where to find her."
Wyndham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I thought it probable they had noticed the shoes `Miss Wyndham' wore the other evening if they were the peculiar-looking ones in question, and that they would be able to tell me where to find her."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is not exactly something to say; it is rather something to _give_ you.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading A--a piece of property of yours has come into my possession.
