Definitions by Arminkshipper

that 

expressing a wish or regret.

"oh that he could be restored to health"

that by Arminkshipper July 29, 2024

that 

very

"he wasn't that far away"

that by Arminkshipper July 29, 2024

know what one is about 

be aware of the implications of one's actions or of a situation, and of how best to deal with them.

Here's a sentence using "know what one is about":

She was a seasoned negotiator who clearly knew what she was about.

know what one is about by Arminkshipper July 29, 2024

about 

used to express location in a particular place.

"there was a lot of flu about"

about by Arminkshipper July 29, 2024

about 

used to indicate movement in an area.

"men were floundering about"

about by Arminkshipper July 29, 2024

about 

used to express location in a particular place.

"rugs strewn about the hall"

about by Arminkshipper July 29, 2024

about 

used to indicate movement within a particular area.

"she looked about the room"

about by Arminkshipper July 29, 2024