used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Keep a quiet mind."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Suppose one is uneasy about a certain amount of money, for instance?"
in addition
From this reading "Well, no; I did not mean that," I said; "though, of course, that might enter into the case also.
a quantity of money
From this reading Suppose one is uneasy about a certain amount of money, for instance?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes, but if one cannot keep a quiet mind; if one is anxious and excited, and----" "In love," he finished, as I hesitated.
eagerly desirous
From this reading "Yes, but if one cannot keep a quiet mind; if one is anxious and excited, and----" "In love," he finished, as I hesitated.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you?" he asked, ignoring the general suggestiveness of my remark.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yes, but if one cannot keep a quiet mind; if one is anxious and excited, and----" "In love," he finished, as I hesitated.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Are you?" he asked, ignoring the general suggestiveness of my remark.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, but if one cannot keep a quiet mind; if one is anxious and excited, and----" "In love," he finished, as I hesitated.
cannot
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From this reading "Yes, but if one cannot keep a quiet mind; if one is anxious and excited, and----" "In love," he finished, as I hesitated.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "Well, no; I did not mean that," I said; "though, of course, that might enter into the case also.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Suppose one is uneasy about a certain amount of money, for instance?"
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Well, no; I did not mean that," I said; "though, of course, that might enter into the case also.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Well, no; I did not mean that," I said; "though, of course, that might enter into the case also.
to come or go into
From this reading "Well, no; I did not mean that," I said; "though, of course, that might enter into the case also.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading "Yes, but if one cannot keep a quiet mind; if one is anxious and excited, and----" "In love," he finished, as I hesitated.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading "Yes, but if one cannot keep a quiet mind; if one is anxious and excited, and----" "In love," he finished, as I hesitated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Suppose one is uneasy about a certain amount of money, for instance?"
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "Are you?" he asked, ignoring the general suggestiveness of my remark.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, but if one cannot keep a quiet mind; if one is anxious and excited, and----" "In love," he finished, as I hesitated.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading "Yes, but if one cannot keep a quiet mind; if one is anxious and excited, and----" "In love," he finished, as I hesitated.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, but if one cannot keep a quiet mind; if one is anxious and excited, and----" "In love," he finished, as I hesitated.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Yes, but if one cannot keep a quiet mind; if one is anxious and excited, and----" "In love," he finished, as I hesitated.
ignoringverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading "Are you?" he asked, ignoring the general suggestiveness of my remark.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes, but if one cannot keep a quiet mind; if one is anxious and excited, and----" "In love," he finished, as I hesitated.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Suppose one is uneasy about a certain amount of money, for instance?"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Well, no; I did not mean that," I said; "though, of course, that might enter into the case also.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, but if one cannot keep a quiet mind; if one is anxious and excited, and----" "In love," he finished, as I hesitated.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Keep a quiet mind."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Yes, but if one cannot keep a quiet mind; if one is anxious and excited, and----" "In love," he finished, as I hesitated.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Well, no; I did not mean that," I said; "though, of course, that might enter into the case also.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Well, no; I did not mean that," I said; "though, of course, that might enter into the case also.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Keep a quiet mind."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Suppose one is uneasy about a certain amount of money, for instance?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Are you?" he asked, ignoring the general suggestiveness of my remark.
not any; not one
From this reading "Well, no; I did not mean that," I said; "though, of course, that might enter into the case also.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Well, no; I did not mean that," I said; "though, of course, that might enter into the case also.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well, no; I did not mean that," I said; "though, of course, that might enter into the case also.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Yes, but if one cannot keep a quiet mind; if one is anxious and excited, and----" "In love," he finished, as I hesitated.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "Keep a quiet mind."
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Are you?" he asked, ignoring the general suggestiveness of my remark.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, no; I did not mean that," I said; "though, of course, that might enter into the case also.
suggestiveness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are you?" he asked, ignoring the general suggestiveness of my remark.
express a supposition
From this reading Suppose one is uneasy about a certain amount of money, for instance?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, no; I did not mean that," I said; "though, of course, that might enter into the case also.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Well, no; I did not mean that," I said; "though, of course, that might enter into the case also.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Well, no; I did not mean that," I said; "though, of course, that might enter into the case also.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Suppose one is uneasy about a certain amount of money, for instance?"
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, no; I did not mean that," I said; "though, of course, that might enter into the case also.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, but if one cannot keep a quiet mind; if one is anxious and excited, and----" "In love," he finished, as I hesitated.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you?" he asked, ignoring the general suggestiveness of my remark.
