used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Then, after a little hesitation, said, "No, Professor; why do you ask such a question as that?"
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I could, therefore, no longer remain a silent spectator, so took the first opportunity of our being alone to broach the subject to him.
in addition
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I began by saying, "John, have you any idea of remaining upon this planet for the rest of your life?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, after a little hesitation, said, "No, Professor; why do you ask such a question as that?"
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Then, after a little hesitation, said, "No, Professor; why do you ask such a question as that?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked round at me and flushed up.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I began by saying, "John, have you any idea of remaining upon this planet for the rest of your life?"
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I could, therefore, no longer remain a silent spectator, so took the first opportunity of our being alone to broach the subject to him.
broachnounUS /broʊtʃ/
a decorative pin worn by women
From this reading I could, therefore, no longer remain a silent spectator, so took the first opportunity of our being alone to broach the subject to him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I began by saying, "John, have you any idea of remaining upon this planet for the rest of your life?"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could, therefore, no longer remain a silent spectator, so took the first opportunity of our being alone to broach the subject to him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Then, after a little hesitation, said, "No, Professor; why do you ask such a question as that?"
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I could, therefore, no longer remain a silent spectator, so took the first opportunity of our being alone to broach the subject to him.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading He looked round at me and flushed up.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked round at me and flushed up.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Then, after a little hesitation, said, "No, Professor; why do you ask such a question as that?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I could, therefore, no longer remain a silent spectator, so took the first opportunity of our being alone to broach the subject to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I began by saying, "John, have you any idea of remaining upon this planet for the rest of your life?"
infatuatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfætʃuːeɪtɪd/
marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I began by saying, "John, have you any idea of remaining upon this planet for the rest of your life?"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then, after a little hesitation, said, "No, Professor; why do you ask such a question as that?"
for more time
From this reading I could, therefore, no longer remain a silent spectator, so took the first opportunity of our being alone to broach the subject to him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked round at me and flushed up.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
not any; not one
From this reading I could, therefore, no longer remain a silent spectator, so took the first opportunity of our being alone to broach the subject to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I could, therefore, no longer remain a silent spectator, so took the first opportunity of our being alone to broach the subject to him.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I could, therefore, no longer remain a silent spectator, so took the first opportunity of our being alone to broach the subject to him.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I could, therefore, no longer remain a silent spectator, so took the first opportunity of our being alone to broach the subject to him.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading I began by saying, "John, have you any idea of remaining upon this planet for the rest of your life?"
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Then, after a little hesitation, said, "No, Professor; why do you ask such a question as that?"
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Then, after a little hesitation, said, "No, Professor; why do you ask such a question as that?"
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I could, therefore, no longer remain a silent spectator, so took the first opportunity of our being alone to broach the subject to him.
not used up
From this reading I began by saying, "John, have you any idea of remaining upon this planet for the rest of your life?"
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I began by saying, "John, have you any idea of remaining upon this planet for the rest of your life?"
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He looked round at me and flushed up.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then, after a little hesitation, said, "No, Professor; why do you ask such a question as that?"
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading I began by saying, "John, have you any idea of remaining upon this planet for the rest of your life?"
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading I could, therefore, no longer remain a silent spectator, so took the first opportunity of our being alone to broach the subject to him.
Siloni
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I could, therefore, no longer remain a silent spectator, so took the first opportunity of our being alone to broach the subject to him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading I could, therefore, no longer remain a silent spectator, so took the first opportunity of our being alone to broach the subject to him.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I could, therefore, no longer remain a silent spectator, so took the first opportunity of our being alone to broach the subject to him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Then, after a little hesitation, said, "No, Professor; why do you ask such a question as that?"
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I could, therefore, no longer remain a silent spectator, so took the first opportunity of our being alone to broach the subject to him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, after a little hesitation, said, "No, Professor; why do you ask such a question as that?"
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I could, therefore, no longer remain a silent spectator, so took the first opportunity of our being alone to broach the subject to him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I began by saying, "John, have you any idea of remaining upon this planet for the rest of your life?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I could, therefore, no longer remain a silent spectator, so took the first opportunity of our being alone to broach the subject to him.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He looked round at me and flushed up.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I began by saying, "John, have you any idea of remaining upon this planet for the rest of your life?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Then, after a little hesitation, said, "No, Professor; why do you ask such a question as that?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading I HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH JOHN For some days past it had been becoming more and more evident to me that John was quite infatuated with Siloni, and also that she was not unwilling to receive his attentions.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I began by saying, "John, have you any idea of remaining upon this planet for the rest of your life?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I began by saying, "John, have you any idea of remaining upon this planet for the rest of your life?"
