used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He looked like a man who was not in the habit of acting hastily or impulsively--who never did any thing without having previously fully counted the cost.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading He looked like a man who was not in the habit of acting hastily or impulsively--who never did any thing without having previously fully counted the cost.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He looked like a man who was not in the habit of acting hastily or impulsively--who never did any thing without having previously fully counted the cost.
awedadjectiveUS /ɔːd/
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the pain, whatever it was, was only momentary.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading He looked like a man who was not in the habit of acting hastily or impulsively--who never did any thing without having previously fully counted the cost.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading He looked like a man who was not in the habit of acting hastily or impulsively--who never did any thing without having previously fully counted the cost.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He looked like a man who was not in the habit of acting hastily or impulsively--who never did any thing without having previously fully counted the cost.
Ferguson
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From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It's the notice for 'The Times;' James and I made it up last night.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He looked like a man who was not in the habit of acting hastily or impulsively--who never did any thing without having previously fully counted the cost.
death of a person
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
an established custom
From this reading He looked like a man who was not in the habit of acting hastily or impulsively--who never did any thing without having previously fully counted the cost.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She put the paper into his hands.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading He looked like a man who was not in the habit of acting hastily or impulsively--who never did any thing without having previously fully counted the cost.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He looked like a man who was not in the habit of acting hastily or impulsively--who never did any thing without having previously fully counted the cost.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked like a man who was not in the habit of acting hastily or impulsively--who never did any thing without having previously fully counted the cost.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It's the notice for 'The Times;' James and I made it up last night.
impulsivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading He looked like a man who was not in the habit of acting hastily or impulsively--who never did any thing without having previously fully counted the cost.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He looked like a man who was not in the habit of acting hastily or impulsively--who never did any thing without having previously fully counted the cost.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She put the paper into his hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But the pain, whatever it was, was only momentary.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's the notice for 'The Times;' James and I made it up last night.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading "It's the notice for 'The Times;' James and I made it up last night.
kind-heartedadjective
having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
immediately past
From this reading "It's the notice for 'The Times;' James and I made it up last night.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He looked like a man who was not in the habit of acting hastily or impulsively--who never did any thing without having previously fully counted the cost.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked like a man who was not in the habit of acting hastily or impulsively--who never did any thing without having previously fully counted the cost.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "It's the notice for 'The Times;' James and I made it up last night.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He looked like a man who was not in the habit of acting hastily or impulsively--who never did any thing without having previously fully counted the cost.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading But the pain, whatever it was, was only momentary.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He looked like a man who was not in the habit of acting hastily or impulsively--who never did any thing without having previously fully counted the cost.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "It's the notice for 'The Times;' James and I made it up last night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He looked like a man who was not in the habit of acting hastily or impulsively--who never did any thing without having previously fully counted the cost.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading "It's the notice for 'The Times;' James and I made it up last night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He looked like a man who was not in the habit of acting hastily or impulsively--who never did any thing without having previously fully counted the cost.
and nothing more
From this reading But the pain, whatever it was, was only momentary.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He looked like a man who was not in the habit of acting hastily or impulsively--who never did any thing without having previously fully counted the cost.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading But the pain, whatever it was, was only momentary.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading She put the paper into his hands.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading He looked like a man who was not in the habit of acting hastily or impulsively--who never did any thing without having previously fully counted the cost.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She put the paper into his hands.
on the contrary
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She put the paper into his hands.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the pain, whatever it was, was only momentary.
a special situation
From this reading He looked like a man who was not in the habit of acting hastily or impulsively--who never did any thing without having previously fully counted the cost.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "It's the notice for 'The Times;' James and I made it up last night.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "It's the notice for 'The Times;' James and I made it up last night.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the pain, whatever it was, was only momentary.
well-meaningadjective
not unfriendly or threatening
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading But the pain, whatever it was, was only momentary.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
which person or people
From this reading He looked like a man who was not in the habit of acting hastily or impulsively--who never did any thing without having previously fully counted the cost.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He looked like a man who was not in the habit of acting hastily or impulsively--who never did any thing without having previously fully counted the cost.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What were you saying, Mrs. Ferguson?" said he, addressing her with the grave and somewhat formal politeness which was his natural manner, but which always somewhat awed that rather vulgar, though kind-hearted and well-meaning woman.
