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From this reading 083m _Original Size_ WE need not say that Mrs. Pringle was overjoyed at the receipt of the Earl’s letter.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He always said he would do her a good turn if he could: but there are so many fine-weather friends in this world that there is no being certain of any one.
(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 Mrs. Pringle was now all bustle and excitement, preparing Billy for the great event.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He always said he would do her a good turn if he could: but there are so many fine-weather friends in this world that there is no being certain of any one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was so kind and good, and so like him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He always said he would do her a good turn if he could: but there are so many fine-weather friends in this world that there is no being certain of any one.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He always said he would do her a good turn if he could: but there are so many fine-weather friends in this world that there is no being certain of any one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 083m _Original Size_ WE need not say that Mrs. Pringle was overjoyed at the receipt of the Earl’s letter.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He always said he would do her a good turn if he could: but there are so many fine-weather friends in this world that there is no being certain of any one.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Mrs. Pringle was now all bustle and excitement, preparing Billy for the great event.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading Mrs. Pringle was now all bustle and excitement, preparing Billy for the great event.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He always said he would do her a good turn if he could: but there are so many fine-weather friends in this world that there is no being certain of any one.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He always said he would do her a good turn if he could: but there are so many fine-weather friends in this world that there is no being certain of any one.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He always said he would do her a good turn if he could: but there are so many fine-weather friends in this world that there is no being certain of any one.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He always said he would do her a good turn if he could: but there are so many fine-weather friends in this world that there is no being certain of any one.
Earl'snounUS /ɜːrlz/
possessive form of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading 083m _Original Size_ WE need not say that Mrs. Pringle was overjoyed at the receipt of the Earl’s letter.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Mrs. Pringle was now all bustle and excitement, preparing Billy for the great event.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Mrs. Pringle was now all bustle and excitement, preparing Billy for the great event.
fine-weather
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From this reading He always said he would do her a good turn if he could: but there are so many fine-weather friends in this world that there is no being certain of any one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Pringle was now all bustle and excitement, preparing Billy for the great event.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He always said he would do her a good turn if he could: but there are so many fine-weather friends in this world that there is no being certain of any one.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was so kind and good, and so like him.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Pringle was now all bustle and excitement, preparing Billy for the great event.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Happy are they who never have occasion to test the sincerity of their friends, say we.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Happy are they who never have occasion to test the sincerity of their friends, say we.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He always said he would do her a good turn if he could: but there are so many fine-weather friends in this world that there is no being certain of any one.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He always said he would do her a good turn if he could: but there are so many fine-weather friends in this world that there is no being certain of any one.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was so kind and good, and so like him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He always said he would do her a good turn if he could: but there are so many fine-weather friends in this world that there is no being certain of any one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He always said he would do her a good turn if he could: but there are so many fine-weather friends in this world that there is no being certain of any one.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He always said he would do her a good turn if he could: but there are so many fine-weather friends in this world that there is no being certain of any one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was so kind and good, and so like him.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was so kind and good, and so like him.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading 083m _Original Size_ WE need not say that Mrs. Pringle was overjoyed at the receipt of the Earl’s letter.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was so kind and good, and so like him.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading 083m _Original Size_ WE need not say that Mrs. Pringle was overjoyed at the receipt of the Earl’s letter.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He always said he would do her a good turn if he could: but there are so many fine-weather friends in this world that there is no being certain of any one.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading 083m _Original Size_ WE need not say that Mrs. Pringle was overjoyed at the receipt of the Earl’s letter.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading 083m _Original Size_ WE need not say that Mrs. Pringle was overjoyed at the receipt of the Earl’s letter.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Happy are they who never have occasion to test the sincerity of their friends, say we.
not any; not one
From this reading He always said he would do her a good turn if he could: but there are so many fine-weather friends in this world that there is no being certain of any one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 083m _Original Size_ WE need not say that Mrs. Pringle was overjoyed at the receipt of the Earl’s letter.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mrs. Pringle was now all bustle and excitement, preparing Billy for the great event.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Happy are they who never have occasion to test the sincerity of their friends, say we.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 083m _Original Size_ WE need not say that Mrs. Pringle was overjoyed at the receipt of the Earl’s letter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He always said he would do her a good turn if he could: but there are so many fine-weather friends in this world that there is no being certain of any one.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading 083m _Original Size_ WE need not say that Mrs. Pringle was overjoyed at the receipt of the Earl’s letter.
overjoyedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/
extremely joyful
From this reading 083m _Original Size_ WE need not say that Mrs. Pringle was overjoyed at the receipt of the Earl’s letter.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Mrs. Pringle was now all bustle and excitement, preparing Billy for the great event.
Pringle
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From this reading 083m _Original Size_ WE need not say that Mrs. Pringle was overjoyed at the receipt of the Earl’s letter.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading 083m _Original Size_ WE need not say that Mrs. Pringle was overjoyed at the receipt of the Earl’s letter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He always said he would do her a good turn if he could: but there are so many fine-weather friends in this world that there is no being certain of any one.
express in words
From this reading 083m _Original Size_ WE need not say that Mrs. Pringle was overjoyed at the receipt of the Earl’s letter.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Happy are they who never have occasion to test the sincerity of their friends, say we.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading 083m _Original Size_ WE need not say that Mrs. Pringle was overjoyed at the receipt of the Earl’s letter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so kind and good, and so like him.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading Happy are they who never have occasion to test the sincerity of their friends, say we.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 083m _Original Size_ WE need not say that Mrs. Pringle was overjoyed at the receipt of the Earl’s letter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 083m _Original Size_ WE need not say that Mrs. Pringle was overjoyed at the receipt of the Earl’s letter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Happy are they who never have occasion to test the sincerity of their friends, say we.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He always said he would do her a good turn if he could: but there are so many fine-weather friends in this world that there is no being certain of any one.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Happy are they who never have occasion to test the sincerity of their friends, say we.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He always said he would do her a good turn if he could: but there are so many fine-weather friends in this world that there is no being certain of any one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Happy are they who never have occasion to test the sincerity of their friends, say we.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He always said he would do her a good turn if he could: but there are so many fine-weather friends in this world that there is no being certain of any one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 083m _Original Size_ WE need not say that Mrs. Pringle was overjoyed at the receipt of the Earl’s letter.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 083m _Original Size_ WE need not say that Mrs. Pringle was overjoyed at the receipt of the Earl’s letter.
which person or people
From this reading Happy are they who never have occasion to test the sincerity of their friends, say we.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He always said he would do her a good turn if he could: but there are so many fine-weather friends in this world that there is no being certain of any one.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He always said he would do her a good turn if he could: but there are so many fine-weather friends in this world that there is no being certain of any one.
