used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ERHAPS you think that is a queer title for a chapter.
(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 You would not think it queer at all if you had known her, for that is exactly what she was, and now and then it is just as well to call people by their right names.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You would not think it queer at all if you had known her, for that is exactly what she was, and now and then it is just as well to call people by their right names.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You would not think it queer at all if you had known her, for that is exactly what she was, and now and then it is just as well to call people by their right names.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You would not think it queer at all if you had known her, for that is exactly what she was, and now and then it is just as well to call people by their right names.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Well, in just the sense of being very kind and very reliable, Aunt Frances was old, and in no other.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She was not old, however, in the sense of being wrinkled and white-haired and thin.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You would not think it queer at all if you had known her, for that is exactly what she was, and now and then it is just as well to call people by their right names.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading You would not think it queer at all if you had known her, for that is exactly what she was, and now and then it is just as well to call people by their right names.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading ERHAPS you think that is a queer title for a chapter.
dearly loved
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
ERHAPS
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From this reading ERHAPS you think that is a queer title for a chapter.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading You would not think it queer at all if you had known her, for that is exactly what she was, and now and then it is just as well to call people by their right names.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ERHAPS you think that is a queer title for a chapter.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Well, in just the sense of being very kind and very reliable, Aunt Frances was old, and in no other.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You would not think it queer at all if you had known her, for that is exactly what she was, and now and then it is just as well to call people by their right names.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
haven't
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From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading You would not think it queer at all if you had known her, for that is exactly what she was, and now and then it is just as well to call people by their right names.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She was not old, however, in the sense of being wrinkled and white-haired and thin.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You would not think it queer at all if you had known her, for that is exactly what she was, and now and then it is just as well to call people by their right names.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was not old, however, in the sense of being wrinkled and white-haired and thin.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ERHAPS you think that is a queer title for a chapter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You would not think it queer at all if you had known her, for that is exactly what she was, and now and then it is just as well to call people by their right names.
and nothing more
From this reading You would not think it queer at all if you had known her, for that is exactly what she was, and now and then it is just as well to call people by their right names.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
apprehended with certainty
From this reading You would not think it queer at all if you had known her, for that is exactly what she was, and now and then it is just as well to call people by their right names.
loving-kindnessnoun
tender kindness motivated by a feeling of affection
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading You would not think it queer at all if you had known her, for that is exactly what she was, and now and then it is just as well to call people by their right names.
not any; not one
From this reading Well, in just the sense of being very kind and very reliable, Aunt Frances was old, and in no other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You would not think it queer at all if you had known her, for that is exactly what she was, and now and then it is just as well to call people by their right names.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading You would not think it queer at all if you had known her, for that is exactly what she was, and now and then it is just as well to call people by their right names.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was not old, however, in the sense of being wrinkled and white-haired and thin.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She was not old, however, in the sense of being wrinkled and white-haired and thin.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Well, in just the sense of being very kind and very reliable, Aunt Frances was old, and in no other.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading You would not think it queer at all if you had known her, for that is exactly what she was, and now and then it is just as well to call people by their right names.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading ERHAPS you think that is a queer title for a chapter.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
reliableadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
precisely, exactly
From this reading You would not think it queer at all if you had known her, for that is exactly what she was, and now and then it is just as well to call people by their right names.
done under pressure
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
a general conscious awareness
From this reading She was not old, however, in the sense of being wrinkled and white-haired and thin.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You would not think it queer at all if you had known her, for that is exactly what she was, and now and then it is just as well to call people by their right names.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
SometimeadverbUS /ˈsʌmtaɪm/
at some indefinite or unstated time
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ERHAPS you think that is a queer title for a chapter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was not old, however, in the sense of being wrinkled and white-haired and thin.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading You would not think it queer at all if you had known her, for that is exactly what she was, and now and then it is just as well to call people by their right names.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading You would not think it queer at all if you had known her, for that is exactly what she was, and now and then it is just as well to call people by their right names.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading She was not old, however, in the sense of being wrinkled and white-haired and thin.
a special situation
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading ERHAPS you think that is a queer title for a chapter.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading ERHAPS you think that is a queer title for a chapter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You would not think it queer at all if you had known her, for that is exactly what she was, and now and then it is just as well to call people by their right names.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
precisely as stated
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You would not think it queer at all if you had known her, for that is exactly what she was, and now and then it is just as well to call people by their right names.
(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 You would not think it queer at all if you had known her, for that is exactly what she was, and now and then it is just as well to call people by their right names.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You would not think it queer at all if you had known her, for that is exactly what she was, and now and then it is just as well to call people by their right names.
at the time that
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
white-hairedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading She was not old, however, in the sense of being wrinkled and white-haired and thin.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You would not think it queer at all if you had known her, for that is exactly what she was, and now and then it is just as well to call people by their right names.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading She was not old, however, in the sense of being wrinkled and white-haired and thin.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ERHAPS you think that is a queer title for a chapter.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Sometime, when somebody has been very kind to you, and has done you a “good turn” in real reliable fashion, haven't you just rushed up to them and exclaimed, “You dear old thing,” as if any mere young thing would be quite incapable of such a deed of loving-kindness?
