used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He went out on the steps and looked about him in the moonlight; then he came in and took a long look out of the window.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He went out on the steps and looked about him in the moonlight; then he came in and took a long look out of the window.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He turned with a resolute air to Kitty who was washing the tea-dishes.
in addition
From this reading "Whosoever therefore shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before My Father which is in heaven."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He went out on the steps and looked about him in the moonlight; then he came in and took a long look out of the window.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last the question, whatever it was, seemed to be settled.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At last the question, whatever it was, seemed to be settled.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Whosoever therefore shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before My Father which is in heaven."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He went out on the steps and looked about him in the moonlight; then he came in and took a long look out of the window.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "Whosoever therefore shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before My Father which is in heaven."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Tip was very undecided what to do.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Whosoever therefore shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before My Father which is in heaven."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went out on the steps and looked about him in the moonlight; then he came in and took a long look out of the window.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "Whosoever therefore shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before My Father which is in heaven."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Whosoever therefore shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before My Father which is in heaven."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Whosoever therefore shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before My Father which is in heaven."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Whosoever therefore shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before My Father which is in heaven."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Whosoever therefore shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before My Father which is in heaven."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At last the question, whatever it was, seemed to be settled.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading He turned with a resolute air to Kitty who was washing the tea-dishes.
immediately past
From this reading At last the question, whatever it was, seemed to be settled.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He went out on the steps and looked about him in the moonlight; then he came in and took a long look out of the window.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He went out on the steps and looked about him in the moonlight; then he came in and took a long look out of the window.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He went out on the steps and looked about him in the moonlight; then he came in and took a long look out of the window.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Whosoever therefore shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before My Father which is in heaven."
the force of workers available
From this reading "Whosoever therefore shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before My Father which is in heaven."
the light of the Moon
From this reading He went out on the steps and looked about him in the moonlight; then he came in and took a long look out of the window.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Whosoever therefore shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before My Father which is in heaven."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He went out on the steps and looked about him in the moonlight; then he came in and took a long look out of the window.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He went out on the steps and looked about him in the moonlight; then he came in and took a long look out of the window.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He went out on the steps and looked about him in the moonlight; then he came in and took a long look out of the window.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading At last the question, whatever it was, seemed to be settled.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading He turned with a resolute air to Kitty who was washing the tea-dishes.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At last the question, whatever it was, seemed to be settled.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading At last the question, whatever it was, seemed to be settled.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Whosoever therefore shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before My Father which is in heaven."
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He went out on the steps and looked about him in the moonlight; then he came in and took a long look out of the window.
tea-dishes
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From this reading He turned with a resolute air to Kitty who was washing the tea-dishes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He went out on the steps and looked about him in the moonlight; then he came in and took a long look out of the window.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He went out on the steps and looked about him in the moonlight; then he came in and took a long look out of the window.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading "Whosoever therefore shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before My Father which is in heaven."
TipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading Tip was very undecided what to do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tip was very undecided what to do.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He went out on the steps and looked about him in the moonlight; then he came in and took a long look out of the window.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned with a resolute air to Kitty who was washing the tea-dishes.
undecidedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
From this reading Tip was very undecided what to do.
precisely as stated
From this reading Tip was very undecided what to do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tip was very undecided what to do.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading He turned with a resolute air to Kitty who was washing the tea-dishes.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went out on the steps and looked about him in the moonlight; then he came in and took a long look out of the window.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Tip was very undecided what to do.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading At last the question, whatever it was, seemed to be settled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Whosoever therefore shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before My Father which is in heaven."
which person or people
From this reading He turned with a resolute air to Kitty who was washing the tea-dishes.
Whosoever
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whosoever therefore shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before My Father which is in heaven."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Whosoever therefore shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before My Father which is in heaven."
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He went out on the steps and looked about him in the moonlight; then he came in and took a long look out of the window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He turned with a resolute air to Kitty who was washing the tea-dishes.
