used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A rapid rise, then up and down like a see-saw, followed by a still more rapid fall."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "It certainly looks as if something is in the air, though everything appears favourable at present."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOUCH AND GO "I DON'T like the look of it," remarked my father, lightly tapping the barometer with his little finger.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It certainly looks as if something is in the air, though everything appears favourable at present."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It certainly looks as if something is in the air, though everything appears favourable at present."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It certainly looks as if something is in the air, though everything appears favourable at present."
barometernounUS /bərˈɑːmɪtər/
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
From this reading TOUCH AND GO "I DON'T like the look of it," remarked my father, lightly tapping the barometer with his little finger.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We'll be on the safe side and take every possible precaution," rejoined my father.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "A rapid rise, then up and down like a see-saw, followed by a still more rapid fall."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "It certainly looks as if something is in the air, though everything appears favourable at present."
Conolly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Twenty-eight point four five--a drop of one point five, two inches in fifteen hours," observed Dr. Conolly.
DON'T
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From this reading TOUCH AND GO "I DON'T like the look of it," remarked my father, lightly tapping the barometer with his little finger.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "A rapid rise, then up and down like a see-saw, followed by a still more rapid fall."
Dr
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From this reading "Twenty-eight point four five--a drop of one point five, two inches in fifteen hours," observed Dr. Conolly.
let fall to the ground
From this reading "Twenty-eight point four five--a drop of one point five, two inches in fifteen hours," observed Dr. Conolly.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "We'll be on the safe side and take every possible precaution," rejoined my father.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "It certainly looks as if something is in the air, though everything appears favourable at present."
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "A rapid rise, then up and down like a see-saw, followed by a still more rapid fall."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading TOUCH AND GO "I DON'T like the look of it," remarked my father, lightly tapping the barometer with his little finger.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading "It certainly looks as if something is in the air, though everything appears favourable at present."
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading "Twenty-eight point four five--a drop of one point five, two inches in fifteen hours," observed Dr. Conolly.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading TOUCH AND GO "I DON'T like the look of it," remarked my father, lightly tapping the barometer with his little finger.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "Twenty-eight point four five--a drop of one point five, two inches in fifteen hours," observed Dr. Conolly.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "A rapid rise, then up and down like a see-saw, followed by a still more rapid fall."
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "Twenty-eight point four five--a drop of one point five, two inches in fifteen hours," observed Dr. Conolly.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading TOUCH AND GO "I DON'T like the look of it," remarked my father, lightly tapping the barometer with his little finger.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TOUCH AND GO "I DON'T like the look of it," remarked my father, lightly tapping the barometer with his little finger.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "Twenty-eight point four five--a drop of one point five, two inches in fifteen hours," observed Dr. Conolly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TOUCH AND GO "I DON'T like the look of it," remarked my father, lightly tapping the barometer with his little finger.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It certainly looks as if something is in the air, though everything appears favourable at present."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Twenty-eight point four five--a drop of one point five, two inches in fifteen hours," observed Dr. Conolly.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading "Twenty-eight point four five--a drop of one point five, two inches in fifteen hours," observed Dr. Conolly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It certainly looks as if something is in the air, though everything appears favourable at present."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TOUCH AND GO "I DON'T like the look of it," remarked my father, lightly tapping the barometer with his little finger.
without good reason
From this reading TOUCH AND GO "I DON'T like the look of it," remarked my father, lightly tapping the barometer with his little finger.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading TOUCH AND GO "I DON'T like the look of it," remarked my father, lightly tapping the barometer with his little finger.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TOUCH AND GO "I DON'T like the look of it," remarked my father, lightly tapping the barometer with his little finger.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading TOUCH AND GO "I DON'T like the look of it," remarked my father, lightly tapping the barometer with his little finger.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "It certainly looks as if something is in the air, though everything appears favourable at present."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "A rapid rise, then up and down like a see-saw, followed by a still more rapid fall."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading TOUCH AND GO "I DON'T like the look of it," remarked my father, lightly tapping the barometer with his little finger.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Twenty-eight point four five--a drop of one point five, two inches in fifteen hours," observed Dr. Conolly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOUCH AND GO "I DON'T like the look of it," remarked my father, lightly tapping the barometer with his little finger.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "We'll be on the safe side and take every possible precaution," rejoined my father.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Twenty-eight point four five--a drop of one point five, two inches in fifteen hours," observed Dr. Conolly.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "Twenty-eight point four five--a drop of one point five, two inches in fifteen hours," observed Dr. Conolly.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "We'll be on the safe side and take every possible precaution," rejoined my father.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading "We'll be on the safe side and take every possible precaution," rejoined my father.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "It certainly looks as if something is in the air, though everything appears favourable at present."
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading "A rapid rise, then up and down like a see-saw, followed by a still more rapid fall."
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading "We'll be on the safe side and take every possible precaution," rejoined my father.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading TOUCH AND GO "I DON'T like the look of it," remarked my father, lightly tapping the barometer with his little finger.
move upward
From this reading "A rapid rise, then up and down like a see-saw, followed by a still more rapid fall."
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "We'll be on the safe side and take every possible precaution," rejoined my father.
see-saw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A rapid rise, then up and down like a see-saw, followed by a still more rapid fall."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "We'll be on the safe side and take every possible precaution," rejoined my father.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "It certainly looks as if something is in the air, though everything appears favourable at present."
not in physical motion
From this reading "A rapid rise, then up and down like a see-saw, followed by a still more rapid fall."
carry out
From this reading "We'll be on the safe side and take every possible precaution," rejoined my father.
tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/
the sound of light blow or knock
From this reading TOUCH AND GO "I DON'T like the look of it," remarked my father, lightly tapping the barometer with his little finger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOUCH AND GO "I DON'T like the look of it," remarked my father, lightly tapping the barometer with his little finger.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "A rapid rise, then up and down like a see-saw, followed by a still more rapid fall."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "It certainly looks as if something is in the air, though everything appears favourable at present."
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading TOUCH AND GO "I DON'T like the look of it," remarked my father, lightly tapping the barometer with his little finger.
Twenty-eightnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-seven and one
From this reading "Twenty-eight point four five--a drop of one point five, two inches in fifteen hours," observed Dr. Conolly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Twenty-eight point four five--a drop of one point five, two inches in fifteen hours," observed Dr. Conolly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "A rapid rise, then up and down like a see-saw, followed by a still more rapid fall."
We'll
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From this reading "We'll be on the safe side and take every possible precaution," rejoined my father.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TOUCH AND GO "I DON'T like the look of it," remarked my father, lightly tapping the barometer with his little finger.
