aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
(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 Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if you will go, Mr. Kenby, you might just remind Rose of my existence."
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading But if you will go, Mr. Kenby, you might just remind Rose of my existence."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if you will go, Mr. Kenby, you might just remind Rose of my existence."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
isn't
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From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
and nothing more
From this reading But if you will go, Mr. Kenby, you might just remind Rose of my existence."
Kenby
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From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
march in a procession
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But if you will go, Mr. Kenby, you might just remind Rose of my existence."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But if you will go, Mr. Kenby, you might just remind Rose of my existence."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But if you will go, Mr. Kenby, you might just remind Rose of my existence."
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
with little or no delay
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading But if you will go, Mr. Kenby, you might just remind Rose of my existence."
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
carry out
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
they've
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From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
Triscoe
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From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
umbrellanounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I really shall have to take it from you if you do that any more," she said, laughing up in his face.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rose has probably got Mr. March into some deep discussion, and they've forgotten all about us.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But if you will go, Mr. Kenby, you might just remind Rose of my existence."
in the company of; together with
From this reading She let him lay her jacket on her shoulders before he left her, and then she sat down on one of the steps, which General Triscoe kept striking with the point of her umbrella as he stood before her.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Kenby promptly offered to go back and see, and she consented in seeming to refuse: "It isn't worth while.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But if you will go, Mr. Kenby, you might just remind Rose of my existence."
