used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If now considered in the light of a liberty, excuse it for the love of poor old days.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We talk of you in the kitchen every night, and wonder what you are saying and doing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Your poor sister is much the same as when you left.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He would call at Barnard’s Hotel Tuesday morning at nine o’clock, when if not agreeable please leave word.
Barnard's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He would call at Barnard’s Hotel Tuesday morning at nine o’clock, when if not agreeable please leave word.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He would call at Barnard’s Hotel Tuesday morning at nine o’clock, when if not agreeable please leave word.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
carefully weighed
From this reading If now considered in the light of a liberty, excuse it for the love of poor old days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading If now considered in the light of a liberty, excuse it for the love of poor old days.
dearly loved
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading We talk of you in the kitchen every night, and wonder what you are saying and doing.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading We talk of you in the kitchen every night, and wonder what you are saying and doing.
accept an excuse for
From this reading If now considered in the light of a liberty, excuse it for the love of poor old days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
Gargery
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
the act of departing
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He would call at Barnard’s Hotel Tuesday morning at nine o’clock, when if not agreeable please leave word.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If now considered in the light of a liberty, excuse it for the love of poor old days.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading We talk of you in the kitchen every night, and wonder what you are saying and doing.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
go away from a place
From this reading He would call at Barnard’s Hotel Tuesday morning at nine o’clock, when if not agreeable please leave word.
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 Your poor sister is much the same as when you left.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading If now considered in the light of a liberty, excuse it for the love of poor old days.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading If now considered in the light of a liberty, excuse it for the love of poor old days.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading If now considered in the light of a liberty, excuse it for the love of poor old days.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He would call at Barnard’s Hotel Tuesday morning at nine o’clock, when if not agreeable please leave word.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Your poor sister is much the same as when you left.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading We talk of you in the kitchen every night, and wonder what you are saying and doing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading He would call at Barnard’s Hotel Tuesday morning at nine o’clock, when if not agreeable please leave word.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He would call at Barnard’s Hotel Tuesday morning at nine o’clock, when if not agreeable please leave word.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If now considered in the light of a liberty, excuse it for the love of poor old days.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading He would call at Barnard’s Hotel Tuesday morning at nine o’clock, when if not agreeable please leave word.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading If now considered in the light of a liberty, excuse it for the love of poor old days.
PIPnounUS /pɪp/
a disease of poultry
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He would call at Barnard’s Hotel Tuesday morning at nine o’clock, when if not agreeable please leave word.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Your poor sister is much the same as when you left.
express the need or desire for
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Your poor sister is much the same as when you left.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading We talk of you in the kitchen every night, and wonder what you are saying and doing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Your poor sister is much the same as when you left.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading We talk of you in the kitchen every night, and wonder what you are saying and doing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Your poor sister is much the same as when you left.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading He would call at Barnard’s Hotel Tuesday morning at nine o’clock, when if not agreeable please leave word.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We talk of you in the kitchen every night, and wonder what you are saying and doing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We talk of you in the kitchen every night, and wonder what you are saying and doing.
at the time that
From this reading He would call at Barnard’s Hotel Tuesday morning at nine o’clock, when if not agreeable please leave word.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading We talk of you in the kitchen every night, and wonder what you are saying and doing.
Wopsle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He would call at Barnard’s Hotel Tuesday morning at nine o’clock, when if not agreeable please leave word.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
produce a literary work
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “MY DEAR MR PIP:— “I write this by request of Mr. Gargery, for to let you know that he is going to London in company with Mr. Wopsle and would be glad if agreeable to be allowed to see you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your poor sister is much the same as when you left.
