used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Yes, Master Eustace, I know all about it," said Nurse, "and Eliza can walk all round there too."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
Ah
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From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
(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 MASTER EUSTACE "NOW, Nursey, father said before he went away that I might go all round here by myself."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And the little boy extended his arms and swung round on one foot to explain to Nurse the wide extent to which he was given leave to ramble.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading And the little boy extended his arms and swung round on one foot to explain to Nurse the wide extent to which he was given leave to ramble.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Father told you just before he went away that you were to do as Nurse told you.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading MASTER EUSTACE "NOW, Nursey, father said before he went away that I might go all round here by myself."
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading MASTER EUSTACE "NOW, Nursey, father said before he went away that I might go all round here by myself."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
a youthful male person
From this reading And the little boy extended his arms and swung round on one foot to explain to Nurse the wide extent to which he was given leave to ramble.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MASTER EUSTACE "NOW, Nursey, father said before he went away that I might go all round here by myself."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Yes, Master Eustace, I know all about it," said Nurse, "and Eliza can walk all round there too."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Father told you just before he went away that you were to do as Nurse told you.
don't
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From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
Eliza
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From this reading "Yes, Master Eustace, I know all about it," said Nurse, "and Eliza can walk all round there too."
EUSTACE
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From this reading MASTER EUSTACE "NOW, Nursey, father said before he went away that I might go all round here by myself."
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading And the little boy extended his arms and swung round on one foot to explain to Nurse the wide extent to which he was given leave to ramble.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading And the little boy extended his arms and swung round on one foot to explain to Nurse the wide extent to which he was given leave to ramble.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading And the little boy extended his arms and swung round on one foot to explain to Nurse the wide extent to which he was given leave to ramble.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading MASTER EUSTACE "NOW, Nursey, father said before he went away that I might go all round here by myself."
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading And the little boy extended his arms and swung round on one foot to explain to Nurse the wide extent to which he was given leave to ramble.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading And the little boy extended his arms and swung round on one foot to explain to Nurse the wide extent to which he was given leave to ramble.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading MASTER EUSTACE "NOW, Nursey, father said before he went away that I might go all round here by myself."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MASTER EUSTACE "NOW, Nursey, father said before he went away that I might go all round here by myself."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading MASTER EUSTACE "NOW, Nursey, father said before he went away that I might go all round here by myself."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And the little boy extended his arms and swung round on one foot to explain to Nurse the wide extent to which he was given leave to ramble.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MASTER EUSTACE "NOW, Nursey, father said before he went away that I might go all round here by myself."
discontinued temporarily
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, Master Eustace, I know all about it," said Nurse, "and Eliza can walk all round there too."
and nothing more
From this reading "Father told you just before he went away that you were to do as Nurse told you.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Yes, Master Eustace, I know all about it," said Nurse, "and Eliza can walk all round there too."
go away from a place
From this reading And the little boy extended his arms and swung round on one foot to explain to Nurse the wide extent to which he was given leave to ramble.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And the little boy extended his arms and swung round on one foot to explain to Nurse the wide extent to which he was given leave to ramble.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading MASTER EUSTACE "NOW, Nursey, father said before he went away that I might go all round here by myself."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading MASTER EUSTACE "NOW, Nursey, father said before he went away that I might go all round here by myself."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading MASTER EUSTACE "NOW, Nursey, father said before he went away that I might go all round here by myself."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading MASTER EUSTACE "NOW, Nursey, father said before he went away that I might go all round here by myself."
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading And the little boy extended his arms and swung round on one foot to explain to Nurse the wide extent to which he was given leave to ramble.
Nursey
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From this reading MASTER EUSTACE "NOW, Nursey, father said before he went away that I might go all round here by myself."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And the little boy extended his arms and swung round on one foot to explain to Nurse the wide extent to which he was given leave to ramble.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And the little boy extended his arms and swung round on one foot to explain to Nurse the wide extent to which he was given leave to ramble.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
rambleverbUS /ˈræmbəl/
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading And the little boy extended his arms and swung round on one foot to explain to Nurse the wide extent to which he was given leave to ramble.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading MASTER EUSTACE "NOW, Nursey, father said before he went away that I might go all round here by myself."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading MASTER EUSTACE "NOW, Nursey, father said before he went away that I might go all round here by myself."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading And the little boy extended his arms and swung round on one foot to explain to Nurse the wide extent to which he was given leave to ramble.
carry out
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MASTER EUSTACE "NOW, Nursey, father said before he went away that I might go all round here by myself."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And the little boy extended his arms and swung round on one foot to explain to Nurse the wide extent to which he was given leave to ramble.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Yes, Master Eustace, I know all about it," said Nurse, "and Eliza can walk all round there too."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And the little boy extended his arms and swung round on one foot to explain to Nurse the wide extent to which he was given leave to ramble.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Father told you just before he went away that you were to do as Nurse told you.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Yes, Master Eustace, I know all about it," said Nurse, "and Eliza can walk all round there too."
precisely as stated
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "Yes, Master Eustace, I know all about it," said Nurse, "and Eliza can walk all round there too."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And the little boy extended his arms and swung round on one foot to explain to Nurse the wide extent to which he was given leave to ramble.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading MASTER EUSTACE "NOW, Nursey, father said before he went away that I might go all round here by myself."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Father told you just before he went away that you were to do as Nurse told you.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And the little boy extended his arms and swung round on one foot to explain to Nurse the wide extent to which he was given leave to ramble.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading And the little boy extended his arms and swung round on one foot to explain to Nurse the wide extent to which he was given leave to ramble.
Winny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But I don't want Eliza; she can nurse the baby or look after Winny; but father said I was getting a big boy now, and must take care of myself, and so, of course—" "Ah, that is all very well to remember one part of father's talk, and forget all the rest," interrupted Nurse.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, Master Eustace, I know all about it," said Nurse, "and Eliza can walk all round there too."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Father told you just before he went away that you were to do as Nurse told you.
