used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You do a good many odd jobs in this house, but I'm hanged if you shall clean my golf sticks.”
matters of personal concern
From this reading Bob wrote that Aunt Margaret's affairs were in a beastly tangle.
in addition
From this reading A lawyer--also in the city--paid her a small sum quarterly--enough to dress on, and for minor expenses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A lawyer--also in the city--paid her a small sum quarterly--enough to dress on, and for minor expenses.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Cecilia did not realize that the assumed roughness covered something very like shame.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Bob wrote that Aunt Margaret's affairs were in a beastly tangle.
beastlyadjectiveUS /ˈbiːstliː/
(informal) very unpleasant
From this reading Bob wrote that Aunt Margaret's affairs were in a beastly tangle.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob wrote that Aunt Margaret's affairs were in a beastly tangle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “You do a good many odd jobs in this house, but I'm hanged if you shall clean my golf sticks.”
Cecilia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cecilia did not realize that the assumed roughness covered something very like shame.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A lawyer--also in the city--paid her a small sum quarterly--enough to dress on, and for minor expenses.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading “You do a good many odd jobs in this house, but I'm hanged if you shall clean my golf sticks.”
confusingadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
causing confusion or disorientation
From this reading Money matters were rather confusing.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Cecilia did not realize that the assumed roughness covered something very like shame.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Cecilia did not realize that the assumed roughness covered something very like shame.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “You do a good many odd jobs in this house, but I'm hanged if you shall clean my golf sticks.”
put on clothes
From this reading A lawyer--also in the city--paid her a small sum quarterly--enough to dress on, and for minor expenses.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A lawyer--also in the city--paid her a small sum quarterly--enough to dress on, and for minor expenses.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading A lawyer--also in the city--paid her a small sum quarterly--enough to dress on, and for minor expenses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A lawyer--also in the city--paid her a small sum quarterly--enough to dress on, and for minor expenses.
golfnounUS /ɡɑːlf/
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
From this reading “You do a good many odd jobs in this house, but I'm hanged if you shall clean my golf sticks.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “You do a good many odd jobs in this house, but I'm hanged if you shall clean my golf sticks.”
hangedverbUS /hæŋd/
past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading “You do a good many odd jobs in this house, but I'm hanged if you shall clean my golf sticks.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A lawyer--also in the city--paid her a small sum quarterly--enough to dress on, and for minor expenses.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “You do a good many odd jobs in this house, but I'm hanged if you shall clean my golf sticks.”
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You do a good many odd jobs in this house, but I'm hanged if you shall clean my golf sticks.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “You do a good many odd jobs in this house, but I'm hanged if you shall clean my golf sticks.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You do a good many odd jobs in this house, but I'm hanged if you shall clean my golf sticks.”
jobsnounUS /dʒɑːbz/
plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading “You do a good many odd jobs in this house, but I'm hanged if you shall clean my golf sticks.”
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading A lawyer--also in the city--paid her a small sum quarterly--enough to dress on, and for minor expenses.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Cecilia did not realize that the assumed roughness covered something very like shame.
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 “You do a good many odd jobs in this house, but I'm hanged if you shall clean my golf sticks.”
Margaret's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bob wrote that Aunt Margaret's affairs were in a beastly tangle.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Money matters were rather confusing.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading A lawyer--also in the city--paid her a small sum quarterly--enough to dress on, and for minor expenses.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Money matters were rather confusing.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “You do a good many odd jobs in this house, but I'm hanged if you shall clean my golf sticks.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Cecilia did not realize that the assumed roughness covered something very like shame.
not divisible by two
From this reading “You do a good many odd jobs in this house, but I'm hanged if you shall clean my golf sticks.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A lawyer--also in the city--paid her a small sum quarterly--enough to dress on, and for minor expenses.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading A lawyer--also in the city--paid her a small sum quarterly--enough to dress on, and for minor expenses.
quarterlyadjectiveUS /ˈkwɔːrtərli/
of or relating to or consisting of a quarter
From this reading A lawyer--also in the city--paid her a small sum quarterly--enough to dress on, and for minor expenses.
on the contrary
From this reading Money matters were rather confusing.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Cecilia did not realize that the assumed roughness covered something very like shame.
roughnessnounUS /ˈrʌfnəs/
a texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven
From this reading Cecilia did not realize that the assumed roughness covered something very like shame.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “You do a good many odd jobs in this house, but I'm hanged if you shall clean my golf sticks.”
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Cecilia did not realize that the assumed roughness covered something very like shame.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A lawyer--also in the city--paid her a small sum quarterly--enough to dress on, and for minor expenses.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Cecilia did not realize that the assumed roughness covered something very like shame.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading “You do a good many odd jobs in this house, but I'm hanged if you shall clean my golf sticks.”
a quantity of money
From this reading A lawyer--also in the city--paid her a small sum quarterly--enough to dress on, and for minor expenses.
tanglenounUS /ˈtæŋɡəl/
a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
From this reading Bob wrote that Aunt Margaret's affairs were in a beastly tangle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cecilia did not realize that the assumed roughness covered something very like shame.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cecilia did not realize that the assumed roughness covered something very like shame.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “You do a good many odd jobs in this house, but I'm hanged if you shall clean my golf sticks.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A lawyer--also in the city--paid her a small sum quarterly--enough to dress on, and for minor expenses.
precisely as stated
From this reading Cecilia did not realize that the assumed roughness covered something very like shame.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Money matters were rather confusing.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Bob wrote that Aunt Margaret's affairs were in a beastly tangle.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You do a good many odd jobs in this house, but I'm hanged if you shall clean my golf sticks.”
