used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Mr Tippet glanced at the Eagle in surprise, not being able to understand to what sort of "creatures" she made reference.
(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 "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr Tippet glanced at the Eagle in surprise, not being able to understand to what sort of "creatures" she made reference.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "That must be a new sort of profession," observed Miss Deemas pointedly.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mr Tippet glanced at the Eagle in surprise, not being able to understand to what sort of "creatures" she made reference.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
fearless and daring
From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Mr Tippet glanced at the Eagle in surprise, not being able to understand to what sort of "creatures" she made reference.
a special loved one
From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
Deemas
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From this reading "That must be a new sort of profession," observed Miss Deemas pointedly.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
don't
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From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Mr Tippet glanced at the Eagle in surprise, not being able to understand to what sort of "creatures" she made reference.
Emma
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From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Mr Tippet glanced at the Eagle in surprise, not being able to understand to what sort of "creatures" she made reference.
he'll
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From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
he's
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From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
high-spiritedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈspɪrɪdɪd/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr Tippet glanced at the Eagle in surprise, not being able to understand to what sort of "creatures" she made reference.
is-name
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From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
it's
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From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr Tippet glanced at the Eagle in surprise, not being able to understand to what sort of "creatures" she made reference.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
Matty
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From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Tippet glanced at the Eagle in surprise, not being able to understand to what sort of "creatures" she made reference.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "That must be a new sort of profession," observed Miss Deemas pointedly.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "That must be a new sort of profession," observed Miss Deemas pointedly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr Tippet glanced at the Eagle in surprise, not being able to understand to what sort of "creatures" she made reference.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "That must be a new sort of profession," observed Miss Deemas pointedly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr Tippet glanced at the Eagle in surprise, not being able to understand to what sort of "creatures" she made reference.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh!
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
pointedlyadverbUS /ˈpɔɪntɪdliː/
in such a manner as to make something clearly evident
From this reading "That must be a new sort of profession," observed Miss Deemas pointedly.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Mr Tippet glanced at the Eagle in surprise, not being able to understand to what sort of "creatures" she made reference.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading It's very sad."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr Tippet glanced at the Eagle in surprise, not being able to understand to what sort of "creatures" she made reference.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Mr Tippet glanced at the Eagle in surprise, not being able to understand to what sort of "creatures" she made reference.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Mr Tippet glanced at the Eagle in surprise, not being able to understand to what sort of "creatures" she made reference.
carry out
From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That must be a new sort of profession," observed Miss Deemas pointedly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr Tippet glanced at the Eagle in surprise, not being able to understand to what sort of "creatures" she made reference.
TippetnounUS /ˈtɪpət/
a woman's fur shoulder cape with hanging ends; often consisting of the whole fur of a fox or marten
From this reading Mr Tippet glanced at the Eagle in surprise, not being able to understand to what sort of "creatures" she made reference.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr Tippet glanced at the Eagle in surprise, not being able to understand to what sort of "creatures" she made reference.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Mr Tippet glanced at the Eagle in surprise, not being able to understand to what sort of "creatures" she made reference.
precisely as stated
From this reading It's very sad."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr Tippet glanced at the Eagle in surprise, not being able to understand to what sort of "creatures" she made reference.
what's
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From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Poor Frederick," sighed Miss Tippet, "I don't know what he'll do (ring the bell, Emma, darling); he's such a bold, high-spirited young man, and it's all owing to his determination to take to--to what's-'is-name as a profession (bring the tea, Matty).
