used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUNNY MORNING “I suppose, if he likes her, there’s nothing to conceal in that?” challenged Miss Perfect.
a-year
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From this reading He has got two thousand a-year, and that’s all you can say for him.”
(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 He has got two thousand a-year, and that’s all you can say for him.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading “I don’t know that—in fact, he strikes me as a very pretty young man, quite apart from his property,” said Aunt Dinah, resolutely; “and I could quite understand a young girl’s falling in love with him.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “I don’t know that—in fact, he strikes me as a very pretty young man, quite apart from his property,” said Aunt Dinah, resolutely; “and I could quite understand a young girl’s falling in love with him.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
challengedverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒd/
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading A SUNNY MORNING “I suppose, if he likes her, there’s nothing to conceal in that?” challenged Miss Perfect.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading A SUNNY MORNING “I suppose, if he likes her, there’s nothing to conceal in that?” challenged Miss Perfect.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “I don’t know that—in fact, he strikes me as a very pretty young man, quite apart from his property,” said Aunt Dinah, resolutely; “and I could quite understand a young girl’s falling in love with him.”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
Dinah
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From this reading “I don’t know that—in fact, he strikes me as a very pretty young man, quite apart from his property,” said Aunt Dinah, resolutely; “and I could quite understand a young girl’s falling in love with him.”
don't
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From this reading “I don’t know that—in fact, he strikes me as a very pretty young man, quite apart from his property,” said Aunt Dinah, resolutely; “and I could quite understand a young girl’s falling in love with him.”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “I don’t know that—in fact, he strikes me as a very pretty young man, quite apart from his property,” said Aunt Dinah, resolutely; “and I could quite understand a young girl’s falling in love with him.”
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading “I don’t know that—in fact, he strikes me as a very pretty young man, quite apart from his property,” said Aunt Dinah, resolutely; “and I could quite understand a young girl’s falling in love with him.”
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I don’t know that—in fact, he strikes me as a very pretty young man, quite apart from his property,” said Aunt Dinah, resolutely; “and I could quite understand a young girl’s falling in love with him.”
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading “I don’t know that—in fact, he strikes me as a very pretty young man, quite apart from his property,” said Aunt Dinah, resolutely; “and I could quite understand a young girl’s falling in love with him.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He has got two thousand a-year, and that’s all you can say for him.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has got two thousand a-year, and that’s all you can say for him.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SUNNY MORNING “I suppose, if he likes her, there’s nothing to conceal in that?” challenged Miss Perfect.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A SUNNY MORNING “I suppose, if he likes her, there’s nothing to conceal in that?” challenged Miss Perfect.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I don’t know that—in fact, he strikes me as a very pretty young man, quite apart from his property,” said Aunt Dinah, resolutely; “and I could quite understand a young girl’s falling in love with him.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A SUNNY MORNING “I suppose, if he likes her, there’s nothing to conceal in that?” challenged Miss Perfect.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A SUNNY MORNING “I suppose, if he likes her, there’s nothing to conceal in that?” challenged Miss Perfect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SUNNY MORNING “I suppose, if he likes her, there’s nothing to conceal in that?” challenged Miss Perfect.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I don’t know that—in fact, he strikes me as a very pretty young man, quite apart from his property,” said Aunt Dinah, resolutely; “and I could quite understand a young girl’s falling in love with him.”
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading A SUNNY MORNING “I suppose, if he likes her, there’s nothing to conceal in that?” challenged Miss Perfect.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “I don’t know that—in fact, he strikes me as a very pretty young man, quite apart from his property,” said Aunt Dinah, resolutely; “and I could quite understand a young girl’s falling in love with him.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “I don’t know that—in fact, he strikes me as a very pretty young man, quite apart from his property,” said Aunt Dinah, resolutely; “and I could quite understand a young girl’s falling in love with him.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I don’t know that—in fact, he strikes me as a very pretty young man, quite apart from his property,” said Aunt Dinah, resolutely; “and I could quite understand a young girl’s falling in love with him.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A SUNNY MORNING “I suppose, if he likes her, there’s nothing to conceal in that?” challenged Miss Perfect.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A SUNNY MORNING “I suppose, if he likes her, there’s nothing to conceal in that?” challenged Miss Perfect.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A SUNNY MORNING “I suppose, if he likes her, there’s nothing to conceal in that?” challenged Miss Perfect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading A SUNNY MORNING “I suppose, if he likes her, there’s nothing to conceal in that?” challenged Miss Perfect.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “I don’t know that—in fact, he strikes me as a very pretty young man, quite apart from his property,” said Aunt Dinah, resolutely; “and I could quite understand a young girl’s falling in love with him.”
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading “I don’t know that—in fact, he strikes me as a very pretty young man, quite apart from his property,” said Aunt Dinah, resolutely; “and I could quite understand a young girl’s falling in love with him.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “I don’t know that—in fact, he strikes me as a very pretty young man, quite apart from his property,” said Aunt Dinah, resolutely; “and I could quite understand a young girl’s falling in love with him.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading “I don’t know that—in fact, he strikes me as a very pretty young man, quite apart from his property,” said Aunt Dinah, resolutely; “and I could quite understand a young girl’s falling in love with him.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I don’t know that—in fact, he strikes me as a very pretty young man, quite apart from his property,” said Aunt Dinah, resolutely; “and I could quite understand a young girl’s falling in love with him.”
express in words
From this reading He has got two thousand a-year, and that’s all you can say for him.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading What can she see in him?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
she's
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From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
spiritedlyadverb
in a spirited or lively manner; with animation and vivacity
From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
strikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading “I don’t know that—in fact, he strikes me as a very pretty young man, quite apart from his property,” said Aunt Dinah, resolutely; “and I could quite understand a young girl’s falling in love with him.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
SUNNYadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading A SUNNY MORNING “I suppose, if he likes her, there’s nothing to conceal in that?” challenged Miss Perfect.
express a supposition
From this reading A SUNNY MORNING “I suppose, if he likes her, there’s nothing to conceal in that?” challenged Miss Perfect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SUNNY MORNING “I suppose, if he likes her, there’s nothing to conceal in that?” challenged Miss Perfect.
that's
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From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
there's
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From this reading A SUNNY MORNING “I suppose, if he likes her, there’s nothing to conceal in that?” challenged Miss Perfect.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SUNNY MORNING “I suppose, if he likes her, there’s nothing to conceal in that?” challenged Miss Perfect.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He has got two thousand a-year, and that’s all you can say for him.”
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “I don’t know that—in fact, he strikes me as a very pretty young man, quite apart from his property,” said Aunt Dinah, resolutely; “and I could quite understand a young girl’s falling in love with him.”
precisely as stated
From this reading “I don’t know that—in fact, he strikes me as a very pretty young man, quite apart from his property,” said Aunt Dinah, resolutely; “and I could quite understand a young girl’s falling in love with him.”
VinounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
William
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From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I don’t know that—in fact, he strikes me as a very pretty young man, quite apart from his property,” said Aunt Dinah, resolutely; “and I could quite understand a young girl’s falling in love with him.”
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He has got two thousand a-year, and that’s all you can say for him.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “No, of course,” replied William, spiritedly; “I think she’s a thousand times too good for him, _every_ way—that’s what I think; and I wonder, young as she is, Vi can be such a fool.
