used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I thought he was going to have a Lily Rose garden all his own."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading You see Lily Rose works--I mean she overworks--in a factory, and so the Boarder--you know he is awful gentle-like to her--says that she mustn't keep house or do anything but real light work after this.
(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 I thought he was going to have a Lily Rose garden all his own."
Amarilly
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From this reading "We thought so, too," replied Amarilly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I don't see," observed Colette, on learning of the existence and development of the syndicate, "why the Boarder is in on it.
any thing at all
From this reading You see Lily Rose works--I mean she overworks--in a factory, and so the Boarder--you know he is awful gentle-like to her--says that she mustn't keep house or do anything but real light work after this.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading You see Lily Rose works--I mean she overworks--in a factory, and so the Boarder--you know he is awful gentle-like to her--says that she mustn't keep house or do anything but real light work after this.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
BoardernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a tenant in someone's house
From this reading "I don't see," observed Colette, on learning of the existence and development of the syndicate, "why the Boarder is in on it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
ColettenounUS /ˈkoʊˈlet/
French writer of novels about women (1873-1954)
From this reading "I don't see," observed Colette, on learning of the existence and development of the syndicate, "why the Boarder is in on it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading "I don't see," observed Colette, on learning of the existence and development of the syndicate, "why the Boarder is in on it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You see Lily Rose works--I mean she overworks--in a factory, and so the Boarder--you know he is awful gentle-like to her--says that she mustn't keep house or do anything but real light work after this.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't see," observed Colette, on learning of the existence and development of the syndicate, "why the Boarder is in on it.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading "I don't see," observed Colette, on learning of the existence and development of the syndicate, "why the Boarder is in on it.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading You see Lily Rose works--I mean she overworks--in a factory, and so the Boarder--you know he is awful gentle-like to her--says that she mustn't keep house or do anything but real light work after this.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading I thought he was going to have a Lily Rose garden all his own."
gentle-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You see Lily Rose works--I mean she overworks--in a factory, and so the Boarder--you know he is awful gentle-like to her--says that she mustn't keep house or do anything but real light work after this.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
the act of departing
From this reading I thought he was going to have a Lily Rose garden all his own."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I thought he was going to have a Lily Rose garden all his own."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I thought he was going to have a Lily Rose garden all his own."
He's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading You see Lily Rose works--I mean she overworks--in a factory, and so the Boarder--you know he is awful gentle-like to her--says that she mustn't keep house or do anything but real light work after this.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I thought he was going to have a Lily Rose garden all his own."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't see," observed Colette, on learning of the existence and development of the syndicate, "why the Boarder is in on it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I don't see," observed Colette, on learning of the existence and development of the syndicate, "why the Boarder is in on it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't see," observed Colette, on learning of the existence and development of the syndicate, "why the Boarder is in on it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I don't see," observed Colette, on learning of the existence and development of the syndicate, "why the Boarder is in on it.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading You see Lily Rose works--I mean she overworks--in a factory, and so the Boarder--you know he is awful gentle-like to her--says that she mustn't keep house or do anything but real light work after this.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You see Lily Rose works--I mean she overworks--in a factory, and so the Boarder--you know he is awful gentle-like to her--says that she mustn't keep house or do anything but real light work after this.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading "I don't see," observed Colette, on learning of the existence and development of the syndicate, "why the Boarder is in on it.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading You see Lily Rose works--I mean she overworks--in a factory, and so the Boarder--you know he is awful gentle-like to her--says that she mustn't keep house or do anything but real light work after this.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading I thought he was going to have a Lily Rose garden all his own."
joined in matrimony
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading You see Lily Rose works--I mean she overworks--in a factory, and so the Boarder--you know he is awful gentle-like to her--says that she mustn't keep house or do anything but real light work after this.
mustn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You see Lily Rose works--I mean she overworks--in a factory, and so the Boarder--you know he is awful gentle-like to her--says that she mustn't keep house or do anything but real light work after this.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "I don't see," observed Colette, on learning of the existence and development of the syndicate, "why the Boarder is in on it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I don't see," observed Colette, on learning of the existence and development of the syndicate, "why the Boarder is in on it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I don't see," observed Colette, on learning of the existence and development of the syndicate, "why the Boarder is in on it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You see Lily Rose works--I mean she overworks--in a factory, and so the Boarder--you know he is awful gentle-like to her--says that she mustn't keep house or do anything but real light work after this.
overworksnounUS /ˌoʊvərˈwɜːrks/
plural of “overwork” — the act of working too much or too long
From this reading You see Lily Rose works--I mean she overworks--in a factory, and so the Boarder--you know he is awful gentle-like to her--says that she mustn't keep house or do anything but real light work after this.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I thought he was going to have a Lily Rose garden all his own."
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading You see Lily Rose works--I mean she overworks--in a factory, and so the Boarder--you know he is awful gentle-like to her--says that she mustn't keep house or do anything but real light work after this.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "We thought so, too," replied Amarilly.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading I thought he was going to have a Lily Rose garden all his own."
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading You see Lily Rose works--I mean she overworks--in a factory, and so the Boarder--you know he is awful gentle-like to her--says that she mustn't keep house or do anything but real light work after this.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I don't see," observed Colette, on learning of the existence and development of the syndicate, "why the Boarder is in on it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You see Lily Rose works--I mean she overworks--in a factory, and so the Boarder--you know he is awful gentle-like to her--says that she mustn't keep house or do anything but real light work after this.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "We thought so, too," replied Amarilly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
syndicatenounUS /ˈsɪndɪkət/
a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
From this reading "I don't see," observed Colette, on learning of the existence and development of the syndicate, "why the Boarder is in on it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I don't see," observed Colette, on learning of the existence and development of the syndicate, "why the Boarder is in on it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You see Lily Rose works--I mean she overworks--in a factory, and so the Boarder--you know he is awful gentle-like to her--says that she mustn't keep house or do anything but real light work after this.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought he was going to have a Lily Rose garden all his own."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I thought he was going to have a Lily Rose garden all his own."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "We thought so, too," replied Amarilly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I thought he was going to have a Lily Rose garden all his own."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We thought so, too," replied Amarilly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "He's been saving up to get married, and he's got a raise now, so the day is set for some time in June; but he told us the night we were first planning to buy the house that he wanted to be one of the syndicate.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "I don't see," observed Colette, on learning of the existence and development of the syndicate, "why the Boarder is in on it.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading You see Lily Rose works--I mean she overworks--in a factory, and so the Boarder--you know he is awful gentle-like to her--says that she mustn't keep house or do anything but real light work after this.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading You see Lily Rose works--I mean she overworks--in a factory, and so the Boarder--you know he is awful gentle-like to her--says that she mustn't keep house or do anything but real light work after this.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see Lily Rose works--I mean she overworks--in a factory, and so the Boarder--you know he is awful gentle-like to her--says that she mustn't keep house or do anything but real light work after this.
