used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Valentine," said her husband, as they stood together by the fire in their bedroom that night, "I have a great favor to ask of you."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Valentine," said her husband, as they stood together by the fire in their bedroom that night, "I have a great favor to ask of you."
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Valentine," said her husband, as they stood together by the fire in their bedroom that night, "I have a great favor to ask of you."
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading "Valentine," said her husband, as they stood together by the fire in their bedroom that night, "I have a great favor to ask of you."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Or that I must sing no songs but the rectory songs for father's visitors in the drawing-room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Valentine," said her husband, as they stood together by the fire in their bedroom that night, "I have a great favor to ask of you."
drawing-room
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From this reading Or that I must sing no songs but the rectory songs for father's visitors in the drawing-room.
put on clothes
From this reading Is it that I must wear that soft white dress you like so much to-morrow evening?
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Is it that I must wear that soft white dress you like so much to-morrow evening?
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Or that I must sing no songs but the rectory songs for father's visitors in the drawing-room.
promote over another
From this reading "Valentine," said her husband, as they stood together by the fire in their bedroom that night, "I have a great favor to ask of you."
favorsnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness
From this reading I like to grant favors.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Valentine," said her husband, as they stood together by the fire in their bedroom that night, "I have a great favor to ask of you."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Or that I must sing no songs but the rectory songs for father's visitors in the drawing-room.
Gerald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, Gerald--a favor!
let have
From this reading I like to grant favors.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Valentine," said her husband, as they stood together by the fire in their bedroom that night, "I have a great favor to ask of you."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Valentine," said her husband, as they stood together by the fire in their bedroom that night, "I have a great favor to ask of you."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Valentine," said her husband, as they stood together by the fire in their bedroom that night, "I have a great favor to ask of you."
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "Valentine," said her husband, as they stood together by the fire in their bedroom that night, "I have a great favor to ask of you."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Valentine," said her husband, as they stood together by the fire in their bedroom that night, "I have a great favor to ask of you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Valentine," said her husband, as they stood together by the fire in their bedroom that night, "I have a great favor to ask of you."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is it that I must wear that soft white dress you like so much to-morrow evening?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is it that I must wear that soft white dress you like so much to-morrow evening?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I like to grant favors.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Is it that I must wear that soft white dress you like so much to-morrow evening?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Is it that I must wear that soft white dress you like so much to-morrow evening?
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Valentine," said her husband, as they stood together by the fire in their bedroom that night, "I have a great favor to ask of you."
not any; not one
From this reading Or that I must sing no songs but the rectory songs for father's visitors in the drawing-room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Valentine," said her husband, as they stood together by the fire in their bedroom that night, "I have a great favor to ask of you."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or that I must sing no songs but the rectory songs for father's visitors in the drawing-room.
rectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading Or that I must sing no songs but the rectory songs for father's visitors in the drawing-room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Valentine," said her husband, as they stood together by the fire in their bedroom that night, "I have a great favor to ask of you."
deliver by singing
From this reading Or that I must sing no songs but the rectory songs for father's visitors in the drawing-room.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Is it that I must wear that soft white dress you like so much to-morrow evening?
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Is it that I must wear that soft white dress you like so much to-morrow evening?
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Or that I must sing no songs but the rectory songs for father's visitors in the drawing-room.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Valentine," said her husband, as they stood together by the fire in their bedroom that night, "I have a great favor to ask of you."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Valentine," said her husband, as they stood together by the fire in their bedroom that night, "I have a great favor to ask of you."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Valentine," said her husband, as they stood together by the fire in their bedroom that night, "I have a great favor to ask of you."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Valentine," said her husband, as they stood together by the fire in their bedroom that night, "I have a great favor to ask of you."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Valentine," said her husband, as they stood together by the fire in their bedroom that night, "I have a great favor to ask of you."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Valentine," said her husband, as they stood together by the fire in their bedroom that night, "I have a great favor to ask of you."
to-morrow
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From this reading Is it that I must wear that soft white dress you like so much to-morrow evening?
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Valentine," said her husband, as they stood together by the fire in their bedroom that night, "I have a great favor to ask of you."
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading "Valentine," said her husband, as they stood together by the fire in their bedroom that night, "I have a great favor to ask of you."
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Or that I must sing no songs but the rectory songs for father's visitors in the drawing-room.
be dressed in
From this reading Is it that I must wear that soft white dress you like so much to-morrow evening?
a Caucasian
From this reading Is it that I must wear that soft white dress you like so much to-morrow evening?
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, Gerald--a favor!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Valentine," said her husband, as they stood together by the fire in their bedroom that night, "I have a great favor to ask of you."
