used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
in addition
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading “You will want to exercise your own taste and judgment in the selection of articles of dress; at least so I presume, as such is the case with my eldest daughter,” he concluded with a smiling glance at Lulu.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “WELL, how many of you would like to go to the city to-day?” the captain asked in pleasant tones the next morning at the breakfast-table.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “WELL, how many of you would like to go to the city to-day?” the captain asked in pleasant tones the next morning at the breakfast-table.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
the two together, not just one
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
breakfast-table
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From this reading “WELL, how many of you would like to go to the city to-day?” the captain asked in pleasant tones the next morning at the breakfast-table.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “WELL, how many of you would like to go to the city to-day?” the captain asked in pleasant tones the next morning at the breakfast-table.
an occurrence of something
From this reading “You will want to exercise your own taste and judgment in the selection of articles of dress; at least so I presume, as such is the case with my eldest daughter,” he concluded with a smiling glance at Lulu.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading “WELL, how many of you would like to go to the city to-day?” the captain asked in pleasant tones the next morning at the breakfast-table.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading “You will want to exercise your own taste and judgment in the selection of articles of dress; at least so I presume, as such is the case with my eldest daughter,” he concluded with a smiling glance at Lulu.
a female human offspring
From this reading “You will want to exercise your own taste and judgment in the selection of articles of dress; at least so I presume, as such is the case with my eldest daughter,” he concluded with a smiling glance at Lulu.
dearly loved
From this reading “You, my dear?” looking at Violet.
put on clothes
From this reading “You will want to exercise your own taste and judgment in the selection of articles of dress; at least so I presume, as such is the case with my eldest daughter,” he concluded with a smiling glance at Lulu.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading “You will want to exercise your own taste and judgment in the selection of articles of dress; at least so I presume, as such is the case with my eldest daughter,” he concluded with a smiling glance at Lulu.
Elsie
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From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
Evelyn
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From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading “You will want to exercise your own taste and judgment in the selection of articles of dress; at least so I presume, as such is the case with my eldest daughter,” he concluded with a smiling glance at Lulu.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “You will want to exercise your own taste and judgment in the selection of articles of dress; at least so I presume, as such is the case with my eldest daughter,” he concluded with a smiling glance at Lulu.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “WELL, how many of you would like to go to the city to-day?” the captain asked in pleasant tones the next morning at the breakfast-table.
the act of departing
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You will go, Marian?” he said inquiringly, turning to her as he spoke.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
how
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From this reading “WELL, how many of you would like to go to the city to-day?” the captain asked in pleasant tones the next morning at the breakfast-table.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “WELL, how many of you would like to go to the city to-day?” the captain asked in pleasant tones the next morning at the breakfast-table.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading “You will go, Marian?” he said inquiringly, turning to her as he spoke.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You will want to exercise your own taste and judgment in the selection of articles of dress; at least so I presume, as such is the case with my eldest daughter,” he concluded with a smiling glance at Lulu.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading “You will want to exercise your own taste and judgment in the selection of articles of dress; at least so I presume, as such is the case with my eldest daughter,” he concluded with a smiling glance at Lulu.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading “You will want to exercise your own taste and judgment in the selection of articles of dress; at least so I presume, as such is the case with my eldest daughter,” he concluded with a smiling glance at Lulu.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “WELL, how many of you would like to go to the city to-day?” the captain asked in pleasant tones the next morning at the breakfast-table.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “You, my dear?” looking at Violet.
LulunounUS /ˈluːluː/
a very attractive or seductive looking woman
From this reading “You will want to exercise your own taste and judgment in the selection of articles of dress; at least so I presume, as such is the case with my eldest daughter,” he concluded with a smiling glance at Lulu.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “WELL, how many of you would like to go to the city to-day?” the captain asked in pleasant tones the next morning at the breakfast-table.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading “You will go, Marian?” he said inquiringly, turning to her as he spoke.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “WELL, how many of you would like to go to the city to-day?” the captain asked in pleasant tones the next morning at the breakfast-table.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “You, my dear?” looking at Violet.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “WELL, how many of you would like to go to the city to-day?” the captain asked in pleasant tones the next morning at the breakfast-table.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “WELL, how many of you would like to go to the city to-day?” the captain asked in pleasant tones the next morning at the breakfast-table.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “You will want to exercise your own taste and judgment in the selection of articles of dress; at least so I presume, as such is the case with my eldest daughter,” he concluded with a smiling glance at Lulu.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading “WELL, how many of you would like to go to the city to-day?” the captain asked in pleasant tones the next morning at the breakfast-table.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading “You will want to exercise your own taste and judgment in the selection of articles of dress; at least so I presume, as such is the case with my eldest daughter,” he concluded with a smiling glance at Lulu.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You will go, Marian?” he said inquiringly, turning to her as he spoke.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading “You will want to exercise your own taste and judgment in the selection of articles of dress; at least so I presume, as such is the case with my eldest daughter,” he concluded with a smiling glance at Lulu.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
term of address for a man
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “You will want to exercise your own taste and judgment in the selection of articles of dress; at least so I presume, as such is the case with my eldest daughter,” he concluded with a smiling glance at Lulu.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “You will want to exercise your own taste and judgment in the selection of articles of dress; at least so I presume, as such is the case with my eldest daughter,” he concluded with a smiling glance at Lulu.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading “You will go, Marian?” he said inquiringly, turning to her as he spoke.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “You will want to exercise your own taste and judgment in the selection of articles of dress; at least so I presume, as such is the case with my eldest daughter,” he concluded with a smiling glance at Lulu.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading “You will want to exercise your own taste and judgment in the selection of articles of dress; at least so I presume, as such is the case with my eldest daughter,” he concluded with a smiling glance at Lulu.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “WELL, how many of you would like to go to the city to-day?” the captain asked in pleasant tones the next morning at the breakfast-table.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “WELL, how many of you would like to go to the city to-day?” the captain asked in pleasant tones the next morning at the breakfast-table.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “WELL, how many of you would like to go to the city to-day?” the captain asked in pleasant tones the next morning at the breakfast-table.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “WELL, how many of you would like to go to the city to-day?” the captain asked in pleasant tones the next morning at the breakfast-table.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading “You will go, Marian?” he said inquiringly, turning to her as he spoke.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading “You, my dear?” looking at Violet.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “You will want to exercise your own taste and judgment in the selection of articles of dress; at least so I presume, as such is the case with my eldest daughter,” he concluded with a smiling glance at Lulu.
(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, how many of you would like to go to the city to-day?” the captain asked in pleasant tones the next morning at the breakfast-table.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “No, thank you, sir, I think not, as I have a number of matters to attend to at home and will not be needed to assist in the shopping, as mamma and Sister Elsie are both going; probably Evelyn also, as some dresses are to be bought for her.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “You will want to exercise your own taste and judgment in the selection of articles of dress; at least so I presume, as such is the case with my eldest daughter,” he concluded with a smiling glance at Lulu.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “WELL, how many of you would like to go to the city to-day?” the captain asked in pleasant tones the next morning at the breakfast-table.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “WELL, how many of you would like to go to the city to-day?” the captain asked in pleasant tones the next morning at the breakfast-table.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You will want to exercise your own taste and judgment in the selection of articles of dress; at least so I presume, as such is the case with my eldest daughter,” he concluded with a smiling glance at Lulu.
