(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 Of course," and he grinned at Captain Weir most calculatingly, "our calling here to-day is the merest form--" "It means nothing at all," said Nathaniel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course," and he grinned at Captain Weir most calculatingly, "our calling here to-day is the merest form--" "It means nothing at all," said Nathaniel.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading "The bills," said Rehoboam, "were dated some few months or so apart.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But, now that we are here," said Rehoboam, "it will do no harm, I think, to say that the first of the bills will be due in three days' time."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course," and he grinned at Captain Weir most calculatingly, "our calling here to-day is the merest form--" "It means nothing at all," said Nathaniel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But, now that we are here," said Rehoboam, "it will do no harm, I think, to say that the first of the bills will be due in three days' time."
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "The bills," said Rehoboam, "were dated some few months or so apart.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading "He borrowed money of your father," said Captain Weir; "I know that."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But, now that we are here," said Rehoboam, "it will do no harm, I think, to say that the first of the bills will be due in three days' time."
calculatinglyadverb
in a calculating manner
From this reading Of course," and he grinned at Captain Weir most calculatingly, "our calling here to-day is the merest form--" "It means nothing at all," said Nathaniel.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Of course," and he grinned at Captain Weir most calculatingly, "our calling here to-day is the merest form--" "It means nothing at all," said Nathaniel.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "He borrowed money of your father," said Captain Weir; "I know that."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course," and he grinned at Captain Weir most calculatingly, "our calling here to-day is the merest form--" "It means nothing at all," said Nathaniel.
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading "The bills," said Rehoboam, "were dated some few months or so apart.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "But, now that we are here," said Rehoboam, "it will do no harm, I think, to say that the first of the bills will be due in three days' time."
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading "No difficulty is expected," said Nathaniel.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "But, now that we are here," said Rehoboam, "it will do no harm, I think, to say that the first of the bills will be due in three days' time."
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading "But, now that we are here," said Rehoboam, "it will do no harm, I think, to say that the first of the bills will be due in three days' time."
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "No difficulty is expected," said Nathaniel.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "He borrowed money of your father," said Captain Weir; "I know that."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "The bills," said Rehoboam, "were dated some few months or so apart.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "But, now that we are here," said Rehoboam, "it will do no harm, I think, to say that the first of the bills will be due in three days' time."
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Of course," and he grinned at Captain Weir most calculatingly, "our calling here to-day is the merest form--" "It means nothing at all," said Nathaniel.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading Of course," and he grinned at Captain Weir most calculatingly, "our calling here to-day is the merest form--" "It means nothing at all," said Nathaniel.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading "But, now that we are here," said Rehoboam, "it will do no harm, I think, to say that the first of the bills will be due in three days' time."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He borrowed money of your father," said Captain Weir; "I know that."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Of course," and he grinned at Captain Weir most calculatingly, "our calling here to-day is the merest form--" "It means nothing at all," said Nathaniel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "He borrowed money of your father," said Captain Weir; "I know that."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But, now that we are here," said Rehoboam, "it will do no harm, I think, to say that the first of the bills will be due in three days' time."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course," and he grinned at Captain Weir most calculatingly, "our calling here to-day is the merest form--" "It means nothing at all," said Nathaniel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course," and he grinned at Captain Weir most calculatingly, "our calling here to-day is the merest form--" "It means nothing at all," said Nathaniel.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "He borrowed money of your father," said Captain Weir; "I know that."
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Of course," and he grinned at Captain Weir most calculatingly, "our calling here to-day is the merest form--" "It means nothing at all," said Nathaniel.
merestadjectiveUS /ˈmerəst/
superlative of “mere” — being nothing more than specified
From this reading Of course," and he grinned at Captain Weir most calculatingly, "our calling here to-day is the merest form--" "It means nothing at all," said Nathaniel.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "He borrowed money of your father," said Captain Weir; "I know that."
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "The bills," said Rehoboam, "were dated some few months or so apart.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Of course," and he grinned at Captain Weir most calculatingly, "our calling here to-day is the merest form--" "It means nothing at all," said Nathaniel.
Nathaniel
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From this reading Of course," and he grinned at Captain Weir most calculatingly, "our calling here to-day is the merest form--" "It means nothing at all," said Nathaniel.
not any; not one
From this reading "But, now that we are here," said Rehoboam, "it will do no harm, I think, to say that the first of the bills will be due in three days' time."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Of course," and he grinned at Captain Weir most calculatingly, "our calling here to-day is the merest form--" "It means nothing at all," said Nathaniel.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "But, now that we are here," said Rehoboam, "it will do no harm, I think, to say that the first of the bills will be due in three days' time."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "He borrowed money of your father," said Captain Weir; "I know that."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "The bills," said Rehoboam, "were dated some few months or so apart.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Of course," and he grinned at Captain Weir most calculatingly, "our calling here to-day is the merest form--" "It means nothing at all," said Nathaniel.
Rehoboam
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From this reading "The bills," said Rehoboam, "were dated some few months or so apart.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He borrowed money of your father," said Captain Weir; "I know that."
express in words
From this reading "But, now that we are here," said Rehoboam, "it will do no harm, I think, to say that the first of the bills will be due in three days' time."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "The bills," said Rehoboam, "were dated some few months or so apart.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "The bills," said Rehoboam, "were dated some few months or so apart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "He borrowed money of your father," said Captain Weir; "I know that."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The bills," said Rehoboam, "were dated some few months or so apart.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "But, now that we are here," said Rehoboam, "it will do no harm, I think, to say that the first of the bills will be due in three days' time."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "But, now that we are here," said Rehoboam, "it will do no harm, I think, to say that the first of the bills will be due in three days' time."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "But, now that we are here," said Rehoboam, "it will do no harm, I think, to say that the first of the bills will be due in three days' time."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But, now that we are here," said Rehoboam, "it will do no harm, I think, to say that the first of the bills will be due in three days' time."
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course," and he grinned at Captain Weir most calculatingly, "our calling here to-day is the merest form--" "It means nothing at all," said Nathaniel.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "But, now that we are here," said Rehoboam, "it will do no harm, I think, to say that the first of the bills will be due in three days' time."
WeirnounUS /wiːr/
a low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow
From this reading "He borrowed money of your father," said Captain Weir; "I know that."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The bills," said Rehoboam, "were dated some few months or so apart.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But, now that we are here," said Rehoboam, "it will do no harm, I think, to say that the first of the bills will be due in three days' time."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "He borrowed money of your father," said Captain Weir; "I know that."
