used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I do," replied the fair young girl, in a low voice, that resembled rock candy in its saccharine firmness,--"I do.
(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 Since he lost all his property by fire--" "The result of his pernicious habit, though he illogically persists in charging it to me," interrupted the Judge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Then you still persist in marrying John Jenkins?" queried Judge Boompointer, as he playfully, with paternal familiarity, lifted the golden curls of the village belle, Mary Jones.
bellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading "Then you still persist in marrying John Jenkins?" queried Judge Boompointer, as he playfully, with paternal familiarity, lifted the golden curls of the village belle, Mary Jones.
Boompointer
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From this reading "Then you still persist in marrying John Jenkins?" queried Judge Boompointer, as he playfully, with paternal familiarity, lifted the golden curls of the village belle, Mary Jones.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Since he lost all his property by fire--" "The result of his pernicious habit, though he illogically persists in charging it to me," interrupted the Judge.
candynounUS /ˈkændi/
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading "I do," replied the fair young girl, in a low voice, that resembled rock candy in its saccharine firmness,--"I do.
chargingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Since he lost all his property by fire--" "The result of his pernicious habit, though he illogically persists in charging it to me," interrupted the Judge.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading "Then you still persist in marrying John Jenkins?" queried Judge Boompointer, as he playfully, with paternal familiarity, lifted the golden curls of the village belle, Mary Jones.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do," replied the fair young girl, in a low voice, that resembled rock candy in its saccharine firmness,--"I do.
DOWNWARDadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading THE DOWNWARD PATH.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "I do," replied the fair young girl, in a low voice, that resembled rock candy in its saccharine firmness,--"I do.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading "Then you still persist in marrying John Jenkins?" queried Judge Boompointer, as he playfully, with paternal familiarity, lifted the golden curls of the village belle, Mary Jones.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Since he lost all his property by fire--" "The result of his pernicious habit, though he illogically persists in charging it to me," interrupted the Judge.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading "I do," replied the fair young girl, in a low voice, that resembled rock candy in its saccharine firmness,--"I do.
a young female
From this reading "I do," replied the fair young girl, in a low voice, that resembled rock candy in its saccharine firmness,--"I do.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading "Then you still persist in marrying John Jenkins?" queried Judge Boompointer, as he playfully, with paternal familiarity, lifted the golden curls of the village belle, Mary Jones.
an established custom
From this reading Since he lost all his property by fire--" "The result of his pernicious habit, though he illogically persists in charging it to me," interrupted the Judge.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has promised to reform.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Then you still persist in marrying John Jenkins?" queried Judge Boompointer, as he playfully, with paternal familiarity, lifted the golden curls of the village belle, Mary Jones.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Since he lost all his property by fire--" "The result of his pernicious habit, though he illogically persists in charging it to me," interrupted the Judge.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do," replied the fair young girl, in a low voice, that resembled rock candy in its saccharine firmness,--"I do.
illogicallyadverb
in an illogical manner
From this reading Since he lost all his property by fire--" "The result of his pernicious habit, though he illogically persists in charging it to me," interrupted the Judge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Then you still persist in marrying John Jenkins?" queried Judge Boompointer, as he playfully, with paternal familiarity, lifted the golden curls of the village belle, Mary Jones.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Since he lost all his property by fire--" "The result of his pernicious habit, though he illogically persists in charging it to me," interrupted the Judge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Since he lost all his property by fire--" "The result of his pernicious habit, though he illogically persists in charging it to me," interrupted the Judge.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "I do," replied the fair young girl, in a low voice, that resembled rock candy in its saccharine firmness,--"I do.
Jenkins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Then you still persist in marrying John Jenkins?" queried Judge Boompointer, as he playfully, with paternal familiarity, lifted the golden curls of the village belle, Mary Jones.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Then you still persist in marrying John Jenkins?" queried Judge Boompointer, as he playfully, with paternal familiarity, lifted the golden curls of the village belle, Mary Jones.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading "Then you still persist in marrying John Jenkins?" queried Judge Boompointer, as he playfully, with paternal familiarity, lifted the golden curls of the village belle, Mary Jones.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "Then you still persist in marrying John Jenkins?" queried Judge Boompointer, as he playfully, with paternal familiarity, lifted the golden curls of the village belle, Mary Jones.
held up in the air
From this reading "Then you still persist in marrying John Jenkins?" queried Judge Boompointer, as he playfully, with paternal familiarity, lifted the golden curls of the village belle, Mary Jones.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Since he lost all his property by fire--" "The result of his pernicious habit, though he illogically persists in charging it to me," interrupted the Judge.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "I do," replied the fair young girl, in a low voice, that resembled rock candy in its saccharine firmness,--"I do.
marryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading "Then you still persist in marrying John Jenkins?" queried Judge Boompointer, as he playfully, with paternal familiarity, lifted the golden curls of the village belle, Mary Jones.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "Then you still persist in marrying John Jenkins?" queried Judge Boompointer, as he playfully, with paternal familiarity, lifted the golden curls of the village belle, Mary Jones.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Since he lost all his property by fire--" "The result of his pernicious habit, though he illogically persists in charging it to me," interrupted the Judge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Then you still persist in marrying John Jenkins?" queried Judge Boompointer, as he playfully, with paternal familiarity, lifted the golden curls of the village belle, Mary Jones.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading "Then you still persist in marrying John Jenkins?" queried Judge Boompointer, as he playfully, with paternal familiarity, lifted the golden curls of the village belle, Mary Jones.
a course of conduct
From this reading THE DOWNWARD PATH.
perniciousadjectiveUS /pərˈnɪʃəs/
exceedingly harmful
From this reading Since he lost all his property by fire--" "The result of his pernicious habit, though he illogically persists in charging it to me," interrupted the Judge.
persistverbUS /pərˈsɪst/
continue to exist
From this reading "Then you still persist in marrying John Jenkins?" queried Judge Boompointer, as he playfully, with paternal familiarity, lifted the golden curls of the village belle, Mary Jones.
persistsverbUS /pərˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading Since he lost all his property by fire--" "The result of his pernicious habit, though he illogically persists in charging it to me," interrupted the Judge.
playfullyadverbUS /ˈpleɪfəli/
in a playful manner
From this reading "Then you still persist in marrying John Jenkins?" queried Judge Boompointer, as he playfully, with paternal familiarity, lifted the golden curls of the village belle, Mary Jones.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He has promised to reform.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Since he lost all his property by fire--" "The result of his pernicious habit, though he illogically persists in charging it to me," interrupted the Judge.
queriedverbUS /ˈkwɪrid/
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading "Then you still persist in marrying John Jenkins?" queried Judge Boompointer, as he playfully, with paternal familiarity, lifted the golden curls of the village belle, Mary Jones.
reformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading He has promised to reform.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I do," replied the fair young girl, in a low voice, that resembled rock candy in its saccharine firmness,--"I do.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading "I do," replied the fair young girl, in a low voice, that resembled rock candy in its saccharine firmness,--"I do.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Since he lost all his property by fire--" "The result of his pernicious habit, though he illogically persists in charging it to me," interrupted the Judge.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "I do," replied the fair young girl, in a low voice, that resembled rock candy in its saccharine firmness,--"I do.
saccharineadjectiveUS /ˈsækəraɪn/
overly sweet
From this reading "I do," replied the fair young girl, in a low voice, that resembled rock candy in its saccharine firmness,--"I do.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since he lost all his property by fire--" "The result of his pernicious habit, though he illogically persists in charging it to me," interrupted the Judge.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Then you still persist in marrying John Jenkins?" queried Judge Boompointer, as he playfully, with paternal familiarity, lifted the golden curls of the village belle, Mary Jones.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I do," replied the fair young girl, in a low voice, that resembled rock candy in its saccharine firmness,--"I do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOWNWARD PATH.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then you still persist in marrying John Jenkins?" queried Judge Boompointer, as he playfully, with paternal familiarity, lifted the golden curls of the village belle, Mary Jones.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Since he lost all his property by fire--" "The result of his pernicious habit, though he illogically persists in charging it to me," interrupted the Judge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He has promised to reform.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading "Then you still persist in marrying John Jenkins?" queried Judge Boompointer, as he playfully, with paternal familiarity, lifted the golden curls of the village belle, Mary Jones.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I do," replied the fair young girl, in a low voice, that resembled rock candy in its saccharine firmness,--"I do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Then you still persist in marrying John Jenkins?" queried Judge Boompointer, as he playfully, with paternal familiarity, lifted the golden curls of the village belle, Mary Jones.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Then you still persist in marrying John Jenkins?" queried Judge Boompointer, as he playfully, with paternal familiarity, lifted the golden curls of the village belle, Mary Jones.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I do," replied the fair young girl, in a low voice, that resembled rock candy in its saccharine firmness,--"I do.
