(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 But when Vava told the old housekeeper of Eva's unorthodox views and sayings she did not seem at all shocked, or even impressed, by the information.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EVA'S CONDUCT AND ITS SAD EFFECTS.
any thing at all
From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'Says we are put into this world to enjoy ourselves, does she?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But when Vava told the old housekeeper of Eva's unorthodox views and sayings she did not seem at all shocked, or even impressed, by the information.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when Vava told the old housekeeper of Eva's unorthodox views and sayings she did not seem at all shocked, or even impressed, by the information.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But when Vava told the old housekeeper of Eva's unorthodox views and sayings she did not seem at all shocked, or even impressed, by the information.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Well, so we are, and so we shall if we do what is right,' she observed cheerfully.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading EVA'S CONDUCT AND ITS SAD EFFECTS.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But when Vava told the old housekeeper of Eva's unorthodox views and sayings she did not seem at all shocked, or even impressed, by the information.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Well, so we are, and so we shall if we do what is right,' she observed cheerfully.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Says we are put into this world to enjoy ourselves, does she?
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
don't
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From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
EFFECTSnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading EVA'S CONDUCT AND ITS SAD EFFECTS.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading 'Says we are put into this world to enjoy ourselves, does she?
Eva
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From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
EVA'S
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From this reading EVA'S CONDUCT AND ITS SAD EFFECTS.
divisible by two
From this reading But when Vava told the old housekeeper of Eva's unorthodox views and sayings she did not seem at all shocked, or even impressed, by the information.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
a young female
From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
half-afraid
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From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading But when Vava told the old housekeeper of Eva's unorthodox views and sayings she did not seem at all shocked, or even impressed, by the information.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Well, so we are, and so we shall if we do what is right,' she observed cheerfully.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading But when Vava told the old housekeeper of Eva's unorthodox views and sayings she did not seem at all shocked, or even impressed, by the information.
a message received and understood
From this reading But when Vava told the old housekeeper of Eva's unorthodox views and sayings she did not seem at all shocked, or even impressed, by the information.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading 'Says we are put into this world to enjoy ourselves, does she?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Well, so we are, and so we shall if we do what is right,' she observed cheerfully.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading EVA'S CONDUCT AND ITS SAD EFFECTS.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But when Vava told the old housekeeper of Eva's unorthodox views and sayings she did not seem at all shocked, or even impressed, by the information.
nursie
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From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Well, so we are, and so we shall if we do what is right,' she observed cheerfully.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But when Vava told the old housekeeper of Eva's unorthodox views and sayings she did not seem at all shocked, or even impressed, by the information.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But when Vava told the old housekeeper of Eva's unorthodox views and sayings she did not seem at all shocked, or even impressed, by the information.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But when Vava told the old housekeeper of Eva's unorthodox views and sayings she did not seem at all shocked, or even impressed, by the information.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading 'Says we are put into this world to enjoy ourselves, does she?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading 'Says we are put into this world to enjoy ourselves, does she?
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Well, so we are, and so we shall if we do what is right,' she observed cheerfully.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading EVA'S CONDUCT AND ITS SAD EFFECTS.
sayingsnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋz/
plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading But when Vava told the old housekeeper of Eva's unorthodox views and sayings she did not seem at all shocked, or even impressed, by the information.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading 'Says we are put into this world to enjoy ourselves, does she?
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But when Vava told the old housekeeper of Eva's unorthodox views and sayings she did not seem at all shocked, or even impressed, by the information.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Well, so we are, and so we shall if we do what is right,' she observed cheerfully.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when Vava told the old housekeeper of Eva's unorthodox views and sayings she did not seem at all shocked, or even impressed, by the information.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading But when Vava told the old housekeeper of Eva's unorthodox views and sayings she did not seem at all shocked, or even impressed, by the information.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Well, so we are, and so we shall if we do what is right,' she observed cheerfully.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
express in words
From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But when Vava told the old housekeeper of Eva's unorthodox views and sayings she did not seem at all shocked, or even impressed, by the information.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'Says we are put into this world to enjoy ourselves, does she?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Says we are put into this world to enjoy ourselves, does she?
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading But when Vava told the old housekeeper of Eva's unorthodox views and sayings she did not seem at all shocked, or even impressed, by the information.
unorthodoxadjectiveUS /əˈnɔːrθədɑːks/
independent in behavior or thought
From this reading But when Vava told the old housekeeper of Eva's unorthodox views and sayings she did not seem at all shocked, or even impressed, by the information.
Vava
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From this reading But when Vava told the old housekeeper of Eva's unorthodox views and sayings she did not seem at all shocked, or even impressed, by the information.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading But when Vava told the old housekeeper of Eva's unorthodox views and sayings she did not seem at all shocked, or even impressed, by the information.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 'Says we are put into this world to enjoy ourselves, does she?
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, so we are, and so we shall if we do what is right,' she observed cheerfully.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Well, so we are, and so we shall if we do what is right,' she observed cheerfully.
at the time that
From this reading But when Vava told the old housekeeper of Eva's unorthodox views and sayings she did not seem at all shocked, or even impressed, by the information.
which person or people
From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading 'Says we are put into this world to enjoy ourselves, does she?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'But, nursie, you don't think Eva is doing what is right, do you?' inquired Vava, who was quite put out at this way of taking what the girl had been half-afraid to tell her, for fear the old woman should refuse to have anything more to do with Eva.
