used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading The sisters, though equally provoked, thought it necessary to make some apology for the wild behaviour of their brother.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
beef-steak
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From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading The sisters, though equally provoked, thought it necessary to make some apology for the wild behaviour of their brother.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The sisters, though equally provoked, thought it necessary to make some apology for the wild behaviour of their brother.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
ComplimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
don't
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From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
Dubster
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From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
egg's
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From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading The sisters, though equally provoked, thought it necessary to make some apology for the wild behaviour of their brother.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
the act of departing
From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
he'll
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From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I wish I'd tied the ladder to this here rafter.'
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
I'd
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From this reading I wish I'd tied the ladder to this here rafter.'
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sisters, though equally provoked, thought it necessary to make some apology for the wild behaviour of their brother.
it's
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From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading I wish I'd tied the ladder to this here rafter.'
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
go away from a place
From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
engage in
From this reading The sisters, though equally provoked, thought it necessary to make some apology for the wild behaviour of their brother.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
morselnounUS /ˈmɔːrsəl/
a small quantity of anything
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
subject to death
From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
absolutely essential
From this reading The sisters, though equally provoked, thought it necessary to make some apology for the wild behaviour of their brother.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
and nothing more
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
person'snounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
possessive form of “person” — a human being
From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
provokedadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkt/
incited, especially deliberately, to anger
From this reading The sisters, though equally provoked, thought it necessary to make some apology for the wild behaviour of their brother.
rafternounUS /ˈræftər/
one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
From this reading I wish I'd tied the ladder to this here rafter.'
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
express in words
From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The sisters, though equally provoked, thought it necessary to make some apology for the wild behaviour of their brother.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sisters, though equally provoked, thought it necessary to make some apology for the wild behaviour of their brother.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
they're
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From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
a special situation
From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The sisters, though equally provoked, thought it necessary to make some apology for the wild behaviour of their brother.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
bound or secured closely
From this reading I wish I'd tied the ladder to this here rafter.'
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
precisely as stated
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
accept gladly
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
Who'd
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From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The sisters, though equally provoked, thought it necessary to make some apology for the wild behaviour of their brother.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish I'd tied the ladder to this here rafter.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading Who'd have thought of a person's going to do such a thing as this?--it's mortal convenient, making me leave my workmen at this rate; for I dare say they're come, or coming, by this time.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
you're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'O, young ladies,' said he, formally waving his hand by way of a bow, 'I don't in the least mean to blame you about it, for you're very welcome to stay as long as it's agreeable; only I hope he'll come back by my dinner time; for a cold beef-steak is one or other the worst morsel I know.'
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _A few Compliments_ The two young ladies and Mr. Dubster, left thus together, and so situated that separation without assistance was impossible, looked at one another for some time in nearly equal dismay; and then Mr. Dubster, with much displeasure, exclaimed--'Them young gentlemen are as full of mischief, as an egg's full of meat!
