aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I also felt very sorry that Quacko was lost; but the anxiety about our own safety accounted fully for our having forgotten him.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading "I cannot reconcile it to my conscience to allow you to go; and I should be unable to forgive myself should any accident happen to you," he answered.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading I also felt very sorry that Quacko was lost; but the anxiety about our own safety accounted fully for our having forgotten him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Sure, now, I have been after forgetting Ara!" exclaimed Tim.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "I cannot reconcile it to my conscience to allow you to go; and I should be unable to forgive myself should any accident happen to you," he answered.
in addition
From this reading I also felt very sorry that Quacko was lost; but the anxiety about our own safety accounted fully for our having forgotten him.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Of course, it will be understood that I am merely translating what the Indian said, or rather giving the meaning of his words.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I cannot reconcile it to my conscience to allow you to go; and I should be unable to forgive myself should any accident happen to you," he answered.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I cannot reconcile it to my conscience to allow you to go; and I should be unable to forgive myself should any accident happen to you," he answered.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading I also felt very sorry that Quacko was lost; but the anxiety about our own safety accounted fully for our having forgotten him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I cannot reconcile it to my conscience to allow you to go; and I should be unable to forgive myself should any accident happen to you," he answered.
AranounUS /ˈærə/
a constellation in the southern hemisphere near Telescopium and Norma
From this reading "Sure, now, I have been after forgetting Ara!" exclaimed Tim.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course, it will be understood that I am merely translating what the Indian said, or rather giving the meaning of his words.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Sure, now, I have been after forgetting Ara!" exclaimed Tim.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I also felt very sorry that Quacko was lost; but the anxiety about our own safety accounted fully for our having forgotten him.
cannot
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From this reading "I cannot reconcile it to my conscience to allow you to go; and I should be unable to forgive myself should any accident happen to you," he answered.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading "I cannot reconcile it to my conscience to allow you to go; and I should be unable to forgive myself should any accident happen to you," he answered.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, it will be understood that I am merely translating what the Indian said, or rather giving the meaning of his words.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Sure, now, I have been after forgetting Ara!" exclaimed Tim.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I also felt very sorry that Quacko was lost; but the anxiety about our own safety accounted fully for our having forgotten him.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Still, Uncle Paul was firm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I also felt very sorry that Quacko was lost; but the anxiety about our own safety accounted fully for our having forgotten him.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "Sure, now, I have been after forgetting Ara!" exclaimed Tim.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading "I cannot reconcile it to my conscience to allow you to go; and I should be unable to forgive myself should any accident happen to you," he answered.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading I also felt very sorry that Quacko was lost; but the anxiety about our own safety accounted fully for our having forgotten him.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading I also felt very sorry that Quacko was lost; but the anxiety about our own safety accounted fully for our having forgotten him.
the act of giving
From this reading Of course, it will be understood that I am merely translating what the Indian said, or rather giving the meaning of his words.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I cannot reconcile it to my conscience to allow you to go; and I should be unable to forgive myself should any accident happen to you," he answered.
come to pass
From this reading "I cannot reconcile it to my conscience to allow you to go; and I should be unable to forgive myself should any accident happen to you," he answered.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Sure, now, I have been after forgetting Ara!" exclaimed Tim.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I also felt very sorry that Quacko was lost; but the anxiety about our own safety accounted fully for our having forgotten him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I cannot reconcile it to my conscience to allow you to go; and I should be unable to forgive myself should any accident happen to you," he answered.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I also felt very sorry that Quacko was lost; but the anxiety about our own safety accounted fully for our having forgotten him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course, it will be understood that I am merely translating what the Indian said, or rather giving the meaning of his words.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Of course, it will be understood that I am merely translating what the Indian said, or rather giving the meaning of his words.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Of course, it will be understood that I am merely translating what the Indian said, or rather giving the meaning of his words.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course, it will be understood that I am merely translating what the Indian said, or rather giving the meaning of his words.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I also felt very sorry that Quacko was lost; but the anxiety about our own safety accounted fully for our having forgotten him.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Of course, it will be understood that I am merely translating what the Indian said, or rather giving the meaning of his words.
and nothing more
From this reading Of course, it will be understood that I am merely translating what the Indian said, or rather giving the meaning of his words.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I cannot reconcile it to my conscience to allow you to go; and I should be unable to forgive myself should any accident happen to you," he answered.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I cannot reconcile it to my conscience to allow you to go; and I should be unable to forgive myself should any accident happen to you," he answered.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Sure, now, I have been after forgetting Ara!" exclaimed Tim.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, it will be understood that I am merely translating what the Indian said, or rather giving the meaning of his words.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Of course, it will be understood that I am merely translating what the Indian said, or rather giving the meaning of his words.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I also felt very sorry that Quacko was lost; but the anxiety about our own safety accounted fully for our having forgotten him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I also felt very sorry that Quacko was lost; but the anxiety about our own safety accounted fully for our having forgotten him.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Still, Uncle Paul was firm.
Quacko
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From this reading I also felt very sorry that Quacko was lost; but the anxiety about our own safety accounted fully for our having forgotten him.
on the contrary
From this reading Of course, it will be understood that I am merely translating what the Indian said, or rather giving the meaning of his words.
reconcileverbUS /ˈrekənsaɪl/
make (one thing) compatible with
From this reading "I cannot reconcile it to my conscience to allow you to go; and I should be unable to forgive myself should any accident happen to you," he answered.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading I also felt very sorry that Quacko was lost; but the anxiety about our own safety accounted fully for our having forgotten him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Of course, it will be understood that I am merely translating what the Indian said, or rather giving the meaning of his words.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I cannot reconcile it to my conscience to allow you to go; and I should be unable to forgive myself should any accident happen to you," he answered.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading I also felt very sorry that Quacko was lost; but the anxiety about our own safety accounted fully for our having forgotten him.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, Uncle Paul was firm.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sure, now, I have been after forgetting Ara!" exclaimed Tim.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course, it will be understood that I am merely translating what the Indian said, or rather giving the meaning of his words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course, it will be understood that I am merely translating what the Indian said, or rather giving the meaning of his words.
Tim
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From this reading "Sure, now, I have been after forgetting Ara!" exclaimed Tim.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I cannot reconcile it to my conscience to allow you to go; and I should be unable to forgive myself should any accident happen to you," he answered.
translatingverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading Of course, it will be understood that I am merely translating what the Indian said, or rather giving the meaning of his words.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading "I cannot reconcile it to my conscience to allow you to go; and I should be unable to forgive myself should any accident happen to you," he answered.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Still, Uncle Paul was firm.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Of course, it will be understood that I am merely translating what the Indian said, or rather giving the meaning of his words.
precisely as stated
From this reading I also felt very sorry that Quacko was lost; but the anxiety about our own safety accounted fully for our having forgotten him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still, Uncle Paul was firm.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of course, it will be understood that I am merely translating what the Indian said, or rather giving the meaning of his words.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Of course, it will be understood that I am merely translating what the Indian said, or rather giving the meaning of his words.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Of course, it will be understood that I am merely translating what the Indian said, or rather giving the meaning of his words.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I cannot reconcile it to my conscience to allow you to go; and I should be unable to forgive myself should any accident happen to you," he answered.
