used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Because," said the Doctor, shying away toward the door, "I should have liked to know if the child turned out to be a genius.
(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 "Don't fret--she may be a 'poor thing,' but she is all 'mine own'--a genuine creation, Mr. Journalist.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Anyhow," said the Critic, "I am going to wear laurels until some one tells a better--and I'd like to know why the Journalist looks so pensively thoughtful?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That kind do sometimes," and he disappeared into the doorway.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "Anyhow," said the Critic, "I am going to wear laurels until some one tells a better--and I'd like to know why the Journalist looks so pensively thoughtful?"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Because," said the Doctor, shying away toward the door, "I should have liked to know if the child turned out to be a genius.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Because," said the Doctor, shying away toward the door, "I should have liked to know if the child turned out to be a genius.
for the reason that
From this reading "Because," said the Doctor, shying away toward the door, "I should have liked to know if the child turned out to be a genius.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Anyhow," said the Critic, "I am going to wear laurels until some one tells a better--and I'd like to know why the Journalist looks so pensively thoughtful?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Don't fret--she may be a 'poor thing,' but she is all 'mine own'--a genuine creation, Mr. Journalist.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Because," said the Doctor, shying away toward the door, "I should have liked to know if the child turned out to be a genius.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading "Don't fret--she may be a 'poor thing,' but she is all 'mine own'--a genuine creation, Mr. Journalist.
CriticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading "Anyhow," said the Critic, "I am going to wear laurels until some one tells a better--and I'd like to know why the Journalist looks so pensively thoughtful?"
Dillon
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From this reading "I am trying to recall who she was--Margaret Dillon."
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading That kind do sometimes," and he disappeared into the doorway.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading That kind do sometimes," and he disappeared into the doorway.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Because," said the Doctor, shying away toward the door, "I should have liked to know if the child turned out to be a genius.
Don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't fret--she may be a 'poor thing,' but she is all 'mine own'--a genuine creation, Mr. Journalist.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Because," said the Doctor, shying away toward the door, "I should have liked to know if the child turned out to be a genius.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading That kind do sometimes," and he disappeared into the doorway.
fretverbUS /fret/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading "Don't fret--she may be a 'poor thing,' but she is all 'mine own'--a genuine creation, Mr. Journalist.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading "Because," said the Doctor, shying away toward the door, "I should have liked to know if the child turned out to be a genius.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading "Don't fret--she may be a 'poor thing,' but she is all 'mine own'--a genuine creation, Mr. Journalist.
the act of departing
From this reading "Anyhow," said the Critic, "I am going to wear laurels until some one tells a better--and I'd like to know why the Journalist looks so pensively thoughtful?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Because," said the Doctor, shying away toward the door, "I should have liked to know if the child turned out to be a genius.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That kind do sometimes," and he disappeared into the doorway.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Because," said the Doctor, shying away toward the door, "I should have liked to know if the child turned out to be a genius.
I'd
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From this reading "Anyhow," said the Critic, "I am going to wear laurels until some one tells a better--and I'd like to know why the Journalist looks so pensively thoughtful?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Because," said the Doctor, shying away toward the door, "I should have liked to know if the child turned out to be a genius.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading That kind do sometimes," and he disappeared into the doorway.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Don't fret--she may be a 'poor thing,' but she is all 'mine own'--a genuine creation, Mr. Journalist.
JournalistnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/
a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading "Anyhow," said the Critic, "I am going to wear laurels until some one tells a better--and I'd like to know why the Journalist looks so pensively thoughtful?"
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading That kind do sometimes," and he disappeared into the doorway.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Because," said the Doctor, shying away toward the door, "I should have liked to know if the child turned out to be a genius.
laurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading "Anyhow," said the Critic, "I am going to wear laurels until some one tells a better--and I'd like to know why the Journalist looks so pensively thoughtful?"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Anyhow," said the Critic, "I am going to wear laurels until some one tells a better--and I'd like to know why the Journalist looks so pensively thoughtful?"
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading "Because," said the Doctor, shying away toward the door, "I should have liked to know if the child turned out to be a genius.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Anyhow," said the Critic, "I am going to wear laurels until some one tells a better--and I'd like to know why the Journalist looks so pensively thoughtful?"
Margaret
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am trying to recall who she was--Margaret Dillon."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Don't fret--she may be a 'poor thing,' but she is all 'mine own'--a genuine creation, Mr. Journalist.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Don't fret--she may be a 'poor thing,' but she is all 'mine own'--a genuine creation, Mr. Journalist.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Don't fret--she may be a 'poor thing,' but she is all 'mine own'--a genuine creation, Mr. Journalist.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Anyhow," said the Critic, "I am going to wear laurels until some one tells a better--and I'd like to know why the Journalist looks so pensively thoughtful?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Because," said the Doctor, shying away toward the door, "I should have liked to know if the child turned out to be a genius.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Don't fret--she may be a 'poor thing,' but she is all 'mine own'--a genuine creation, Mr. Journalist.
pensivelyadverb
in a pensive manner
From this reading "Anyhow," said the Critic, "I am going to wear laurels until some one tells a better--and I'd like to know why the Journalist looks so pensively thoughtful?"
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Don't fret--she may be a 'poor thing,' but she is all 'mine own'--a genuine creation, Mr. Journalist.
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading "I am trying to recall who she was--Margaret Dillon."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Because," said the Doctor, shying away toward the door, "I should have liked to know if the child turned out to be a genius.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am trying to recall who she was--Margaret Dillon."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Because," said the Doctor, shying away toward the door, "I should have liked to know if the child turned out to be a genius.
shyingverbUS /ˈʃaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “shy” — start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading "Because," said the Doctor, shying away toward the door, "I should have liked to know if the child turned out to be a genius.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Anyhow," said the Critic, "I am going to wear laurels until some one tells a better--and I'd like to know why the Journalist looks so pensively thoughtful?"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Anyhow," said the Critic, "I am going to wear laurels until some one tells a better--and I'd like to know why the Journalist looks so pensively thoughtful?"
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading That kind do sometimes," and he disappeared into the doorway.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading "Anyhow," said the Critic, "I am going to wear laurels until some one tells a better--and I'd like to know why the Journalist looks so pensively thoughtful?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That kind do sometimes," and he disappeared into the doorway.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Because," said the Doctor, shying away toward the door, "I should have liked to know if the child turned out to be a genius.
a special situation
From this reading "Don't fret--she may be a 'poor thing,' but she is all 'mine own'--a genuine creation, Mr. Journalist.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading "Anyhow," said the Critic, "I am going to wear laurels until some one tells a better--and I'd like to know why the Journalist looks so pensively thoughtful?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Because," said the Doctor, shying away toward the door, "I should have liked to know if the child turned out to be a genius.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "Because," said the Doctor, shying away toward the door, "I should have liked to know if the child turned out to be a genius.
hard to endure
From this reading "I am trying to recall who she was--Margaret Dillon."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "Because," said the Doctor, shying away toward the door, "I should have liked to know if the child turned out to be a genius.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Anyhow," said the Critic, "I am going to wear laurels until some one tells a better--and I'd like to know why the Journalist looks so pensively thoughtful?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am trying to recall who she was--Margaret Dillon."
be dressed in
From this reading "Anyhow," said the Critic, "I am going to wear laurels until some one tells a better--and I'd like to know why the Journalist looks so pensively thoughtful?"
which person or people
From this reading "I am trying to recall who she was--Margaret Dillon."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Anyhow," said the Critic, "I am going to wear laurels until some one tells a better--and I'd like to know why the Journalist looks so pensively thoughtful?"
