used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I suppose I am what the tram people would call a 'jay walker'.
aren't
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From this reading I say, Puss--aren't you sorry you married such a silly ass.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
assnounUS /æs/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading I say, Puss--aren't you sorry you married such a silly ass.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Be frank, now!
next to; at the side of
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I suppose I am what the tram people would call a 'jay walker'.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
cushionedadjectiveUS /ˈkʊʃənd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Be frank, now!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I suppose I am what the tram people would call a 'jay walker'.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading JOHN NIXON'S INVITATION.
jaynounUS /dʒeɪ/
United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829)
From this reading I suppose I am what the tram people would call a 'jay walker'.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN NIXON'S INVITATION.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
joined in matrimony
From this reading I say, Puss--aren't you sorry you married such a silly ass.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
NIXON'SnounUS /ˈnɪksənz/
possessive form of “nixon” — vice president under Eisenhower and 37th President of the United States; resigned after the Watergate scandal in 1974 (1913-1994)
From this reading JOHN NIXON'S INVITATION.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Be frank, now!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I suppose I am what the tram people would call a 'jay walker'.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
PussnounUS /pʊs/
obscene terms for female genitals
From this reading I say, Puss--aren't you sorry you married such a silly ass.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
express in words
From this reading I say, Puss--aren't you sorry you married such a silly ass.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading I say, Puss--aren't you sorry you married such a silly ass.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading I say, Puss--aren't you sorry you married such a silly ass.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
street-crossings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose I am what the tram people would call a 'jay walker'.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
tramnounUS /træm/
a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers
From this reading I suppose I am what the tram people would call a 'jay walker'.
walkernounUS /ˈwɔːkər/
New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading I suppose I am what the tram people would call a 'jay walker'.
WarenounUS /wer/
articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I suppose I am what the tram people would call a 'jay walker'.
which person or people
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Well," said Sir William, a little feebly to Daisy, who sat on a stool beside his chair, with her head resting on the cushioned arm in such a position that Ware could stroke her hair with his "good" hand, "this has jolly well taught me to look about, on street-crossings.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I suppose I am what the tram people would call a 'jay walker'.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I say, Puss--aren't you sorry you married such a silly ass.
