used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I’ve no fancy for the kind of friendships that are carried on after the manner of flirtations.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I’ve no fancy for the kind of friendships that are carried on after the manner of flirtations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Besides, it’s a poor thing for a man to fritter away what little capability of a true feeling there may be in him.
awfu
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From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
aye
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From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It’s well to be off with the old love--for my own part, however,” said Colin’s Mentor, “I’m no for having a great deal to do with women.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, it’s a poor thing for a man to fritter away what little capability of a true feeling there may be in him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
capabilitynounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/
the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading Besides, it’s a poor thing for a man to fritter away what little capability of a true feeling there may be in him.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I’ve no fancy for the kind of friendships that are carried on after the manner of flirtations.
Colin's
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From this reading It’s well to be off with the old love--for my own part, however,” said Colin’s Mentor, “I’m no for having a great deal to do with women.
a state at a particular time
From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading It’s well to be off with the old love--for my own part, however,” said Colin’s Mentor, “I’m no for having a great deal to do with women.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It’s well to be off with the old love--for my own part, however,” said Colin’s Mentor, “I’m no for having a great deal to do with women.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading I’ve no fancy for the kind of friendships that are carried on after the manner of flirtations.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Besides, it’s a poor thing for a man to fritter away what little capability of a true feeling there may be in him.
flirtationsnounUS /flərˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “flirtation” — playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading I’ve no fancy for the kind of friendships that are carried on after the manner of flirtations.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
friendshipsnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪps/
plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading I’ve no fancy for the kind of friendships that are carried on after the manner of flirtations.
fritternounUS /ˈfrɪtər/
small quantity of fried batter containing fruit or meat or vegetables
From this reading Besides, it’s a poor thing for a man to fritter away what little capability of a true feeling there may be in him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It’s well to be off with the old love--for my own part, however,” said Colin’s Mentor, “I’m no for having a great deal to do with women.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It’s well to be off with the old love--for my own part, however,” said Colin’s Mentor, “I’m no for having a great deal to do with women.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Besides, it’s a poor thing for a man to fritter away what little capability of a true feeling there may be in him.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It’s well to be off with the old love--for my own part, however,” said Colin’s Mentor, “I’m no for having a great deal to do with women.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
I've
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From this reading I’ve no fancy for the kind of friendships that are carried on after the manner of flirtations.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
intelligibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəbəl/
capable of being apprehended or understood
From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
it's
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From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
and nothing more
From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I’ve no fancy for the kind of friendships that are carried on after the manner of flirtations.
Lauderdale
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From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
go away from a place
From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Besides, it’s a poor thing for a man to fritter away what little capability of a true feeling there may be in him.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It’s well to be off with the old love--for my own part, however,” said Colin’s Mentor, “I’m no for having a great deal to do with women.
engage in
From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Besides, it’s a poor thing for a man to fritter away what little capability of a true feeling there may be in him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I’ve no fancy for the kind of friendships that are carried on after the manner of flirtations.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
MentornounUS /ˈmentɔːr/
a wise and trusted guide and advisor
From this reading It’s well to be off with the old love--for my own part, however,” said Colin’s Mentor, “I’m no for having a great deal to do with women.
metaphornounUS /ˈmetəfɔːr/
a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity
From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It’s well to be off with the old love--for my own part, however,” said Colin’s Mentor, “I’m no for having a great deal to do with women.
not any; not one
From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Besides, it’s a poor thing for a man to fritter away what little capability of a true feeling there may be in him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It’s well to be off with the old love--for my own part, however,” said Colin’s Mentor, “I’m no for having a great deal to do with women.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It’s well to be off with the old love--for my own part, however,” said Colin’s Mentor, “I’m no for having a great deal to do with women.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It’s well to be off with the old love--for my own part, however,” said Colin’s Mentor, “I’m no for having a great deal to do with women.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Besides, it’s a poor thing for a man to fritter away what little capability of a true feeling there may be in him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
a state of acute pain
From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
carry out
From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It’s well to be off with the old love--for my own part, however,” said Colin’s Mentor, “I’m no for having a great deal to do with women.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Besides, it’s a poor thing for a man to fritter away what little capability of a true feeling there may be in him.
They're
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From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
a special situation
From this reading Besides, it’s a poor thing for a man to fritter away what little capability of a true feeling there may be in him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Besides, it’s a poor thing for a man to fritter away what little capability of a true feeling there may be in him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
(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 “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Besides, it’s a poor thing for a man to fritter away what little capability of a true feeling there may be in him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It’s well to be off with the old love--for my own part, however,” said Colin’s Mentor, “I’m no for having a great deal to do with women.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It’s well to be off with the old love--for my own part, however,” said Colin’s Mentor, “I’m no for having a great deal to do with women.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading They’re awfu’ doubtful creatures, you may take my word for it; some seem about as good as the angels--no that I have any personal acquaintance with the angels, but it’s aye an intelligible metaphor--some just as far on the other side.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’m no saying if I’m well or ill,” said Lauderdale; “I’m saying it’s grand for you to leave your friends in a suffering condition, and go off and make up to other folk.
