used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I ought to know it by this time, I suppose,” said the merchant, “and I don’t begrudge her a moment of it, but somehow the house is never quite the same when she is out of it.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “You know the usual drive always keeps her out until about six.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “She isn’t back from her ride yet,” said Lucia.
begrudgeverbUS /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/
be envious of; set one's heart on
From this reading “I ought to know it by this time, I suppose,” said the merchant, “and I don’t begrudge her a moment of it, but somehow the house is never quite the same when she is out of it.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I ought to know it by this time, I suppose,” said the merchant, “and I don’t begrudge her a moment of it, but somehow the house is never quite the same when she is out of it.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I ought to know it by this time, I suppose,” said the merchant, “and I don’t begrudge her a moment of it, but somehow the house is never quite the same when she is out of it.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading THE NEW CLERK.
a female human offspring
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
despondentlyadverb
with desperation
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
don't
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From this reading “I ought to know it by this time, I suppose,” said the merchant, “and I don’t begrudge her a moment of it, but somehow the house is never quite the same when she is out of it.”
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading “You know the usual drive always keeps her out until about six.”
a social unit living together
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “She isn’t back from her ride yet,” said Lucia.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “She isn’t back from her ride yet,” said Lucia.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I ought to know it by this time, I suppose,” said the merchant, “and I don’t begrudge her a moment of it, but somehow the house is never quite the same when she is out of it.”
isn't
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From this reading “She isn’t back from her ride yet,” said Lucia.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I ought to know it by this time, I suppose,” said the merchant, “and I don’t begrudge her a moment of it, but somehow the house is never quite the same when she is out of it.”
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading “You know the usual drive always keeps her out until about six.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “You know the usual drive always keeps her out until about six.”
Lucia
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From this reading “She isn’t back from her ride yet,” said Lucia.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
the force of workers available
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading “I ought to know it by this time, I suppose,” said the merchant, “and I don’t begrudge her a moment of it, but somehow the house is never quite the same when she is out of it.”
a particular point in time
From this reading “I ought to know it by this time, I suppose,” said the merchant, “and I don’t begrudge her a moment of it, but somehow the house is never quite the same when she is out of it.”
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I ought to know it by this time, I suppose,” said the merchant, “and I don’t begrudge her a moment of it, but somehow the house is never quite the same when she is out of it.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW CLERK.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “I ought to know it by this time, I suppose,” said the merchant, “and I don’t begrudge her a moment of it, but somehow the house is never quite the same when she is out of it.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “I ought to know it by this time, I suppose,” said the merchant, “and I don’t begrudge her a moment of it, but somehow the house is never quite the same when she is out of it.”
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading “She isn’t back from her ride yet,” said Lucia.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “I ought to know it by this time, I suppose,” said the merchant, “and I don’t begrudge her a moment of it, but somehow the house is never quite the same when she is out of it.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “She isn’t back from her ride yet,” said Lucia.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading “You know the usual drive always keeps her out until about six.”
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading “I ought to know it by this time, I suppose,” said the merchant, “and I don’t begrudge her a moment of it, but somehow the house is never quite the same when she is out of it.”
express a supposition
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW CLERK.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I ought to know it by this time, I suppose,” said the merchant, “and I don’t begrudge her a moment of it, but somehow the house is never quite the same when she is out of it.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “I ought to know it by this time, I suppose,” said the merchant, “and I don’t begrudge her a moment of it, but somehow the house is never quite the same when she is out of it.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
Tramlay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “You know the usual drive always keeps her out until about six.”
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
at the time that
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
but in spite of that
From this reading “She isn’t back from her ride yet,” said Lucia.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You know the usual drive always keeps her out until about six.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your mother’s out, as usual, I suppose,” said Mr. Tramlay to his oldest daughter, as he came home in the afternoon and roamed despondently about the house, after the manner of family men in general when their wives are away.
