used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
(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 ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had helped the girls to dress, and had done all I could for them before they went, but it had been a trying time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I had helped the girls to dress, and had done all I could for them before they went, but it had been a trying time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had helped the girls to dress, and had done all I could for them before they went, but it had been a trying time.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading General Forsyth had hardly spoken to me since he knew my decision was final, and Mrs. Forsyth was continually referring to my foolishness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I had helped the girls to dress, and had done all I could for them before they went, but it had been a trying time.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading General Forsyth had hardly spoken to me since he knew my decision was final, and Mrs. Forsyth was continually referring to my foolishness.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading So I was relieved when they were out of the house, and quite enjoyed the quiet dinner with Hugh.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I had helped the girls to dress, and had done all I could for them before they went, but it had been a trying time.
put on clothes
From this reading I had helped the girls to dress, and had done all I could for them before they went, but it had been a trying time.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading So I was relieved when they were out of the house, and quite enjoyed the quiet dinner with Hugh.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
apart from; not including
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading General Forsyth had hardly spoken to me since he knew my decision was final, and Mrs. Forsyth was continually referring to my foolishness.
foolishnessnounUS /ˈfuːlɪʃnəs/
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading General Forsyth had hardly spoken to me since he knew my decision was final, and Mrs. Forsyth was continually referring to my foolishness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
Forsyth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General Forsyth had hardly spoken to me since he knew my decision was final, and Mrs. Forsyth was continually referring to my foolishness.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Forsyth had hardly spoken to me since he knew my decision was final, and Mrs. Forsyth was continually referring to my foolishness.
usually; as a rule
From this reading He seemed very rarely to go out with the others, and was generally up in London several nights a week.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading I had helped the girls to dress, and had done all I could for them before they went, but it had been a trying time.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He seemed very rarely to go out with the others, and was generally up in London several nights a week.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
only a very short time before
From this reading General Forsyth had hardly spoken to me since he knew my decision was final, and Mrs. Forsyth was continually referring to my foolishness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed very rarely to go out with the others, and was generally up in London several nights a week.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I had helped the girls to dress, and had done all I could for them before they went, but it had been a trying time.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading So I was relieved when they were out of the house, and quite enjoyed the quiet dinner with Hugh.
Hugh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had helped the girls to dress, and had done all I could for them before they went, but it had been a trying time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He seemed very rarely to go out with the others, and was generally up in London several nights a week.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had helped the girls to dress, and had done all I could for them before they went, but it had been a trying time.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading General Forsyth had hardly spoken to me since he knew my decision was final, and Mrs. Forsyth was continually referring to my foolishness.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He seemed very rarely to go out with the others, and was generally up in London several nights a week.
LongfellownounUS /ˈlɔːŋfeloʊ/
United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading General Forsyth had hardly spoken to me since he knew my decision was final, and Mrs. Forsyth was continually referring to my foolishness.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading General Forsyth had hardly spoken to me since he knew my decision was final, and Mrs. Forsyth was continually referring to my foolishness.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading General Forsyth had hardly spoken to me since he knew my decision was final, and Mrs. Forsyth was continually referring to my foolishness.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading He seemed very rarely to go out with the others, and was generally up in London several nights a week.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So I was relieved when they were out of the house, and quite enjoyed the quiet dinner with Hugh.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
and nothing more
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He seemed very rarely to go out with the others, and was generally up in London several nights a week.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He seemed very rarely to go out with the others, and was generally up in London several nights a week.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading So I was relieved when they were out of the house, and quite enjoyed the quiet dinner with Hugh.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading So I was relieved when they were out of the house, and quite enjoyed the quiet dinner with Hugh.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading He seemed very rarely to go out with the others, and was generally up in London several nights a week.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading General Forsyth had hardly spoken to me since he knew my decision was final, and Mrs. Forsyth was continually referring to my foolishness.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading So I was relieved when they were out of the house, and quite enjoyed the quiet dinner with Hugh.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed very rarely to go out with the others, and was generally up in London several nights a week.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He seemed very rarely to go out with the others, and was generally up in London several nights a week.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading General Forsyth had hardly spoken to me since he knew my decision was final, and Mrs. Forsyth was continually referring to my foolishness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I was relieved when they were out of the house, and quite enjoyed the quiet dinner with Hugh.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading General Forsyth had hardly spoken to me since he knew my decision was final, and Mrs. Forsyth was continually referring to my foolishness.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I had helped the girls to dress, and had done all I could for them before they went, but it had been a trying time.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had helped the girls to dress, and had done all I could for them before they went, but it had been a trying time.
a special situation
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I had helped the girls to dress, and had done all I could for them before they went, but it had been a trying time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
hard to endure
From this reading I had helped the girls to dress, and had done all I could for them before they went, but it had been a trying time.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He seemed very rarely to go out with the others, and was generally up in London several nights a week.
precisely as stated
From this reading He seemed very rarely to go out with the others, and was generally up in London several nights a week.
Walker'snounUS /ˈwɔːkərz/
possessive form of “walker” — 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 ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He seemed very rarely to go out with the others, and was generally up in London several nights a week.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He seemed very rarely to go out with the others, and was generally up in London several nights a week.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So I was relieved when they were out of the house, and quite enjoyed the quiet dinner with Hugh.
at the time that
From this reading So I was relieved when they were out of the house, and quite enjoyed the quiet dinner with Hugh.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He seemed very rarely to go out with the others, and was generally up in London several nights a week.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading ONLY A FRIEND 'Surely a woman's affection Is not a thing to be asked for, and had for only the asking?--_Longfellow._ Wednesday evening came, and all went off to Lady Walker's except Hugh and myself.
