aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I want to know how you came to be in this wild, out-o'-the-way place, and who Dick is, and what brought him here, an' in short, all about it."
equally
From this reading Poor March saw, by the simplicity of his companion's looks, that gallantry and compliments were alike thrown away on her; so he resolved to try them no more.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I want to know how you came to be in this wild, out-o'-the-way place, and who Dick is, and what brought him here, an' in short, all about it."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I want to know how you came to be in this wild, out-o'-the-way place, and who Dick is, and what brought him here, an' in short, all about it."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading March laughed at this prompt and effectual remedy for disease, and said, "Well, I'll try.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading March laughed at this prompt and effectual remedy for disease, and said, "Well, I'll try.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Poor March saw, by the simplicity of his companion's looks, that gallantry and compliments were alike thrown away on her; so he resolved to try them no more.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I want to know how you came to be in this wild, out-o'-the-way place, and who Dick is, and what brought him here, an' in short, all about it."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I want to know how you came to be in this wild, out-o'-the-way place, and who Dick is, and what brought him here, an' in short, all about it."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Poor March saw, by the simplicity of his companion's looks, that gallantry and compliments were alike thrown away on her; so he resolved to try them no more.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I want to know how you came to be in this wild, out-o'-the-way place, and who Dick is, and what brought him here, an' in short, all about it."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Having come to this conclusion, he said-- "I say, Mary, come and sit by me while I talk with you.
companion's
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From this reading Poor March saw, by the simplicity of his companion's looks, that gallantry and compliments were alike thrown away on her; so he resolved to try them no more.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading Poor March saw, by the simplicity of his companion's looks, that gallantry and compliments were alike thrown away on her; so he resolved to try them no more.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Having come to this conclusion, he said-- "I say, Mary, come and sit by me while I talk with you.
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading Perhaps it will cure me, especially if you feed me."
someone who is a detective
From this reading I want to know how you came to be in this wild, out-o'-the-way place, and who Dick is, and what brought him here, an' in short, all about it."
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading March laughed at this prompt and effectual remedy for disease, and said, "Well, I'll try.
effectualadjective
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading March laughed at this prompt and effectual remedy for disease, and said, "Well, I'll try.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Perhaps it will cure me, especially if you feed me."
provide as food
From this reading Perhaps it will cure me, especially if you feed me."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading March laughed at this prompt and effectual remedy for disease, and said, "Well, I'll try.
gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Poor March saw, by the simplicity of his companion's looks, that gallantry and compliments were alike thrown away on her; so he resolved to try them no more.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having come to this conclusion, he said-- "I say, Mary, come and sit by me while I talk with you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Poor March saw, by the simplicity of his companion's looks, that gallantry and compliments were alike thrown away on her; so he resolved to try them no more.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Poor March saw, by the simplicity of his companion's looks, that gallantry and compliments were alike thrown away on her; so he resolved to try them no more.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I want to know how you came to be in this wild, out-o'-the-way place, and who Dick is, and what brought him here, an' in short, all about it."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I want to know how you came to be in this wild, out-o'-the-way place, and who Dick is, and what brought him here, an' in short, all about it."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Poor March saw, by the simplicity of his companion's looks, that gallantry and compliments were alike thrown away on her; so he resolved to try them no more.
how
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From this reading I want to know how you came to be in this wild, out-o'-the-way place, and who Dick is, and what brought him here, an' in short, all about it."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Having come to this conclusion, he said-- "I say, Mary, come and sit by me while I talk with you.
I'll
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From this reading March laughed at this prompt and effectual remedy for disease, and said, "Well, I'll try.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Perhaps it will cure me, especially if you feed me."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I want to know how you came to be in this wild, out-o'-the-way place, and who Dick is, and what brought him here, an' in short, all about it."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I want to know how you came to be in this wild, out-o'-the-way place, and who Dick is, and what brought him here, an' in short, all about it."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it will cure me, especially if you feed me."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I want to know how you came to be in this wild, out-o'-the-way place, and who Dick is, and what brought him here, an' in short, all about it."
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading March laughed at this prompt and effectual remedy for disease, and said, "Well, I'll try.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Poor March saw, by the simplicity of his companion's looks, that gallantry and compliments were alike thrown away on her; so he resolved to try them no more.
march in a procession
From this reading March laughed at this prompt and effectual remedy for disease, and said, "Well, I'll try.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Having come to this conclusion, he said-- "I say, Mary, come and sit by me while I talk with you.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps it will cure me, especially if you feed me."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Poor March saw, by the simplicity of his companion's looks, that gallantry and compliments were alike thrown away on her; so he resolved to try them no more.
not any; not one
From this reading Poor March saw, by the simplicity of his companion's looks, that gallantry and compliments were alike thrown away on her; so he resolved to try them no more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Poor March saw, by the simplicity of his companion's looks, that gallantry and compliments were alike thrown away on her; so he resolved to try them no more.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Poor March saw, by the simplicity of his companion's looks, that gallantry and compliments were alike thrown away on her; so he resolved to try them no more.
out-o
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From this reading I want to know how you came to be in this wild, out-o'-the-way place, and who Dick is, and what brought him here, an' in short, all about it."
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it will cure me, especially if you feed me."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I want to know how you came to be in this wild, out-o'-the-way place, and who Dick is, and what brought him here, an' in short, all about it."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor March saw, by the simplicity of his companion's looks, that gallantry and compliments were alike thrown away on her; so he resolved to try them no more.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading March laughed at this prompt and effectual remedy for disease, and said, "Well, I'll try.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading March laughed at this prompt and effectual remedy for disease, and said, "Well, I'll try.
determined
From this reading Poor March saw, by the simplicity of his companion's looks, that gallantry and compliments were alike thrown away on her; so he resolved to try them no more.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading March laughed at this prompt and effectual remedy for disease, and said, "Well, I'll try.
cut with a saw
From this reading Poor March saw, by the simplicity of his companion's looks, that gallantry and compliments were alike thrown away on her; so he resolved to try them no more.
express in words
From this reading Having come to this conclusion, he said-- "I say, Mary, come and sit by me while I talk with you.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading I want to know how you came to be in this wild, out-o'-the-way place, and who Dick is, and what brought him here, an' in short, all about it."
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading Poor March saw, by the simplicity of his companion's looks, that gallantry and compliments were alike thrown away on her; so he resolved to try them no more.
be seated
From this reading Having come to this conclusion, he said-- "I say, Mary, come and sit by me while I talk with you.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Poor March saw, by the simplicity of his companion's looks, that gallantry and compliments were alike thrown away on her; so he resolved to try them no more.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Having come to this conclusion, he said-- "I say, Mary, come and sit by me while I talk with you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Poor March saw, by the simplicity of his companion's looks, that gallantry and compliments were alike thrown away on her; so he resolved to try them no more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Poor March saw, by the simplicity of his companion's looks, that gallantry and compliments were alike thrown away on her; so he resolved to try them no more.
the-way
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From this reading I want to know how you came to be in this wild, out-o'-the-way place, and who Dick is, and what brought him here, an' in short, all about it."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Poor March saw, by the simplicity of his companion's looks, that gallantry and compliments were alike thrown away on her; so he resolved to try them no more.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading March laughed at this prompt and effectual remedy for disease, and said, "Well, I'll try.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Poor March saw, by the simplicity of his companion's looks, that gallantry and compliments were alike thrown away on her; so he resolved to try them no more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Poor March saw, by the simplicity of his companion's looks, that gallantry and compliments were alike thrown away on her; so he resolved to try them no more.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading March laughed at this prompt and effectual remedy for disease, and said, "Well, I'll try.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want to know how you came to be in this wild, out-o'-the-way place, and who Dick is, and what brought him here, an' in short, all about it."
(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 March laughed at this prompt and effectual remedy for disease, and said, "Well, I'll try.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Poor March saw, by the simplicity of his companion's looks, that gallantry and compliments were alike thrown away on her; so he resolved to try them no more.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I want to know how you came to be in this wild, out-o'-the-way place, and who Dick is, and what brought him here, an' in short, all about it."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Having come to this conclusion, he said-- "I say, Mary, come and sit by me while I talk with you.
which person or people
From this reading I want to know how you came to be in this wild, out-o'-the-way place, and who Dick is, and what brought him here, an' in short, all about it."
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading I want to know how you came to be in this wild, out-o'-the-way place, and who Dick is, and what brought him here, an' in short, all about it."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Perhaps it will cure me, especially if you feed me."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having come to this conclusion, he said-- "I say, Mary, come and sit by me while I talk with you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Perhaps it will cure me, especially if you feed me."
