used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It is quite possible, Percy," said his mother, "for a person--" "Person!" interrupted the boy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As good as any of us, only he hasn't got so much money."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As good as any of us, only he hasn't got so much money."
a youthful male person
From this reading "It is quite possible, Percy," said his mother, "for a person--" "Person!" interrupted the boy.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I wish to say that Mr Jeffreys may have done you service--" "I should think he has," interrupted the irrepressible one.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I fear, Percy, your illness has not improved your good manners.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is quite possible, Percy," said his mother, "for a person--" "Person!" interrupted the boy.
a man of refinement
From this reading "Jeff's not a person; he's a gentleman.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As good as any of us, only he hasn't got so much money."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As good as any of us, only he hasn't got so much money."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I fear, Percy, your illness has not improved your good manners.
hasn't
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From this reading As good as any of us, only he hasn't got so much money."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I wish to say that Mr Jeffreys may have done you service--" "I should think he has," interrupted the irrepressible one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As good as any of us, only he hasn't got so much money."
he's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Jeff's not a person; he's a gentleman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "It is quite possible, Percy," said his mother, "for a person--" "Person!" interrupted the boy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I fear, Percy, your illness has not improved your good manners.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading "I fear, Percy, your illness has not improved your good manners.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading "I fear, Percy, your illness has not improved your good manners.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading "It is quite possible, Percy," said his mother, "for a person--" "Person!" interrupted the boy.
irrepressibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈpresəbəl/
impossible to repress or control
From this reading I wish to say that Mr Jeffreys may have done you service--" "I should think he has," interrupted the irrepressible one.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is quite possible, Percy," said his mother, "for a person--" "Person!" interrupted the boy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is quite possible, Percy," said his mother, "for a person--" "Person!" interrupted the boy.
Jeff's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Jeff's not a person; he's a gentleman.
Jeffreys
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From this reading I wish to say that Mr Jeffreys may have done you service--" "I should think he has," interrupted the irrepressible one.
social deportment
From this reading "I fear, Percy, your illness has not improved your good manners.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I wish to say that Mr Jeffreys may have done you service--" "I should think he has," interrupted the irrepressible one.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading As good as any of us, only he hasn't got so much money."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "It is quite possible, Percy," said his mother, "for a person--" "Person!" interrupted the boy.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I wish to say that Mr Jeffreys may have done you service--" "I should think he has," interrupted the irrepressible one.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As good as any of us, only he hasn't got so much money."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Jeff's not a person; he's a gentleman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As good as any of us, only he hasn't got so much money."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I wish to say that Mr Jeffreys may have done you service--" "I should think he has," interrupted the irrepressible one.
and nothing more
From this reading As good as any of us, only he hasn't got so much money."
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading "It is quite possible, Percy," said his mother, "for a person--" "Person!" interrupted the boy.
a human being
From this reading "It is quite possible, Percy," said his mother, "for a person--" "Person!" interrupted the boy.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "It is quite possible, Percy," said his mother, "for a person--" "Person!" interrupted the boy.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "It is quite possible, Percy," said his mother, "for a person--" "Person!" interrupted the boy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is quite possible, Percy," said his mother, "for a person--" "Person!" interrupted the boy.
express in words
From this reading I wish to say that Mr Jeffreys may have done you service--" "I should think he has," interrupted the irrepressible one.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading I wish to say that Mr Jeffreys may have done you service--" "I should think he has," interrupted the irrepressible one.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I wish to say that Mr Jeffreys may have done you service--" "I should think he has," interrupted the irrepressible one.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As good as any of us, only he hasn't got so much money."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I wish to say that Mr Jeffreys may have done you service--" "I should think he has," interrupted the irrepressible one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It is quite possible, Percy," said his mother, "for a person--" "Person!" interrupted the boy.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I wish to say that Mr Jeffreys may have done you service--" "I should think he has," interrupted the irrepressible one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I wish to say that Mr Jeffreys may have done you service--" "I should think he has," interrupted the irrepressible one.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As good as any of us, only he hasn't got so much money."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish to say that Mr Jeffreys may have done you service--" "I should think he has," interrupted the irrepressible one.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I wish to say that Mr Jeffreys may have done you service--" "I should think he has," interrupted the irrepressible one.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I fear, Percy, your illness has not improved your good manners.
