used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She looked a little sullen for a moment and bored.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And it was here, and now, that I learned something new about Lucy; that even in jest she did not enjoy having economy preached to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading She looked a little sullen for a moment and bored.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading "What's the matter with my giving a dance?"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And it was here, and now, that I learned something new about Lucy; that even in jest she did not enjoy having economy preached to her.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading And it was here, and now, that I learned something new about Lucy; that even in jest she did not enjoy having economy preached to her.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading And it was here, and now, that I learned something new about Lucy; that even in jest she did not enjoy having economy preached to her.
divisible by two
From this reading And it was here, and now, that I learned something new about Lucy; that even in jest she did not enjoy having economy preached to her.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She looked a little sullen for a moment and bored.
the act of giving
From this reading "What's the matter with my giving a dance?"
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading And it was here, and now, that I learned something new about Lucy; that even in jest she did not enjoy having economy preached to her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And it was here, and now, that I learned something new about Lucy; that even in jest she did not enjoy having economy preached to her.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And it was here, and now, that I learned something new about Lucy; that even in jest she did not enjoy having economy preached to her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And it was here, and now, that I learned something new about Lucy; that even in jest she did not enjoy having economy preached to her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it was here, and now, that I learned something new about Lucy; that even in jest she did not enjoy having economy preached to her.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading And it was here, and now, that I learned something new about Lucy; that even in jest she did not enjoy having economy preached to her.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading And it was here, and now, that I learned something new about Lucy; that even in jest she did not enjoy having economy preached to her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She looked a little sullen for a moment and bored.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked a little sullen for a moment and bored.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading And it was here, and now, that I learned something new about Lucy; that even in jest she did not enjoy having economy preached to her.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What's the matter with my giving a dance?"
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
molehills
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From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
a particular point in time
From this reading She looked a little sullen for a moment and bored.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "What's the matter with my giving a dance?"
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading And it was here, and now, that I learned something new about Lucy; that even in jest she did not enjoy having economy preached to her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And it was here, and now, that I learned something new about Lucy; that even in jest she did not enjoy having economy preached to her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And it was here, and now, that I learned something new about Lucy; that even in jest she did not enjoy having economy preached to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
by chance
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading And it was here, and now, that I learned something new about Lucy; that even in jest she did not enjoy having economy preached to her.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And it was here, and now, that I learned something new about Lucy; that even in jest she did not enjoy having economy preached to her.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading And it was here, and now, that I learned something new about Lucy; that even in jest she did not enjoy having economy preached to her.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading She looked a little sullen for a moment and bored.
SuperficiallyadverbUS /ˈsuːpərfɪʃəli/
in a superficial manner
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
tolerantadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərənt/
showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
precisely as stated
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
What's
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From this reading "What's the matter with my giving a dance?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What's the matter with my giving a dance?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Superficially he was very tolerant and good-natured, but you could see that beneath the surface, nerves were jumping, and that he was in that condition of financial and perhaps mental embarrassment which causes molehills to look like mountains.
