used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A ROMAN FATHER.
in actual fact
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
react verbally
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The young girl raised her head, in no wise daunted by the paternal wrath.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
chinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
dauntedadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːntɪd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading The young girl raised her head, in no wise daunted by the paternal wrath.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
Dr
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From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A ROMAN FATHER.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
Gerald
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From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
a young female
From this reading The young girl raised her head, in no wise daunted by the paternal wrath.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The young girl raised her head, in no wise daunted by the paternal wrath.
Heaven'snounUS /ˈhevənz/
possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The young girl raised her head, in no wise daunted by the paternal wrath.
Hilda
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From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
imploredverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrd/
past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young girl raised her head, in no wise daunted by the paternal wrath.
it's
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From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
MarshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
not any; not one
From this reading The young girl raised her head, in no wise daunted by the paternal wrath.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading The young girl raised her head, in no wise daunted by the paternal wrath.
pennilessadjectiveUS /ˈpeniləs/
not having enough money to pay for necessities
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The young girl raised her head, in no wise daunted by the paternal wrath.
ROMANadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading A ROMAN FATHER.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
scampnoun
one who is playfully mischievous
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
carry out
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
express in words
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "For Heaven's sake, George, take care of the china," implored his wife; "four cups already are broken, and it's so difficult to match this----" "Answer me, Hilda!"
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The young girl raised her head, in no wise daunted by the paternal wrath.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading The young girl raised her head, in no wise daunted by the paternal wrath.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you mean to tell me you are actually engaged to that penniless scamp," raged Dr. Marsh, bringing his fist down on the table.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young girl raised her head, in no wise daunted by the paternal wrath.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If Gerald were not poor, he would not be so much of a scamp in your eyes, father," she said bitterly.
