used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Couldn’t you put him in charge at one of the mills or somewhere on a comfortable number of thousands a year?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course I can’t starve, you know, and frocks cost something.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Do you know what you are asking, Virginia, or why?” he said, gravely.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading “Do you know what you are asking, Virginia, or why?” he said, gravely.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Couldn’t you put him in charge at one of the mills or somewhere on a comfortable number of thousands a year?
can't
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From this reading Of course I can’t starve, you know, and frocks cost something.”
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Couldn’t you put him in charge at one of the mills or somewhere on a comfortable number of thousands a year?
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Couldn’t you put him in charge at one of the mills or somewhere on a comfortable number of thousands a year?
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Of course I can’t starve, you know, and frocks cost something.”
Couldn't
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From this reading Couldn’t you put him in charge at one of the mills or somewhere on a comfortable number of thousands a year?
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “I have thought it over, of course.
a female human offspring
From this reading “My daughter is not likely to want for frocks,” said John Fenley, frowning involuntarily.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you know what you are asking, Virginia, or why?” he said, gravely.
Fenley
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From this reading “My daughter is not likely to want for frocks,” said John Fenley, frowning involuntarily.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “My daughter is not likely to want for frocks,” said John Fenley, frowning involuntarily.
frocksnounUS /frɑːks/
plural of “frock” — a long, loose outer garment
From this reading Of course I can’t starve, you know, and frocks cost something.”
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading “My daughter is not likely to want for frocks,” said John Fenley, frowning involuntarily.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading “Do you know what you are asking, Virginia, or why?” he said, gravely.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have thought it over, of course.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Do you know what you are asking, Virginia, or why?” he said, gravely.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Couldn’t you put him in charge at one of the mills or somewhere on a comfortable number of thousands a year?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have thought it over, of course.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Couldn’t you put him in charge at one of the mills or somewhere on a comfortable number of thousands a year?
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading “My daughter is not likely to want for frocks,” said John Fenley, frowning involuntarily.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “My daughter is not likely to want for frocks,” said John Fenley, frowning involuntarily.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I have thought it over, of course.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “My daughter is not likely to want for frocks,” said John Fenley, frowning involuntarily.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Do you know what you are asking, Virginia, or why?” he said, gravely.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading “My daughter is not likely to want for frocks,” said John Fenley, frowning involuntarily.
millsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading Couldn’t you put him in charge at one of the mills or somewhere on a comfortable number of thousands a year?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My daughter is not likely to want for frocks,” said John Fenley, frowning involuntarily.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “My daughter is not likely to want for frocks,” said John Fenley, frowning involuntarily.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Couldn’t you put him in charge at one of the mills or somewhere on a comfortable number of thousands a year?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I have thought it over, of course.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Couldn’t you put him in charge at one of the mills or somewhere on a comfortable number of thousands a year?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Couldn’t you put him in charge at one of the mills or somewhere on a comfortable number of thousands a year?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Do you know what you are asking, Virginia, or why?” he said, gravely.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “I have thought it over, of course.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Couldn’t you put him in charge at one of the mills or somewhere on a comfortable number of thousands a year?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Do you know what you are asking, Virginia, or why?” he said, gravely.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Of course I can’t starve, you know, and frocks cost something.”
in or at or to some place
From this reading Couldn’t you put him in charge at one of the mills or somewhere on a comfortable number of thousands a year?
starveverbUS /stɑːrv/
be hungry; go without food
From this reading Of course I can’t starve, you know, and frocks cost something.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Couldn’t you put him in charge at one of the mills or somewhere on a comfortable number of thousands a year?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I have thought it over, of course.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Couldn’t you put him in charge at one of the mills or somewhere on a comfortable number of thousands a year?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “My daughter is not likely to want for frocks,” said John Fenley, frowning involuntarily.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading “Do you know what you are asking, Virginia, or why?” he said, gravely.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “My daughter is not likely to want for frocks,” said John Fenley, frowning involuntarily.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Do you know what you are asking, Virginia, or why?” he said, gravely.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Do you know what you are asking, Virginia, or why?” he said, gravely.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Couldn’t you put him in charge at one of the mills or somewhere on a comfortable number of thousands a year?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you know what you are asking, Virginia, or why?” he said, gravely.
