used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "PLEASANT times like we've been having to-day?" said Nimble Dick with a wicked leer.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading If I had the least idea that you meant often to treat me as you have this afternoon, I should know it was of no use.
anew
From this reading "I HAVE BUT TO TRY AGAIN."
(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 "No," she said promptly; "we haven't had a bit nice times to-day; and as for liking you, I haven't done so to-day at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "No," she said promptly; "we haven't had a bit nice times to-day; and as for liking you, I haven't done so to-day at all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "No," she said promptly; "we haven't had a bit nice times to-day; and as for liking you, I haven't done so to-day at all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "No," she said promptly; "we haven't had a bit nice times to-day; and as for liking you, I haven't done so to-day at all.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "PLEASANT times like we've been having to-day?" said Nimble Dick with a wicked leer.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "No," she said promptly; "we haven't had a bit nice times to-day; and as for liking you, I haven't done so to-day at all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I HAVE BUT TO TRY AGAIN."
someone who is a detective
From this reading "PLEASANT times like we've been having to-day?" said Nimble Dick with a wicked leer.
disconcertverbUS /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrt/
cause to feel embarrassment
From this reading If he meant to disconcert her, he missed his point.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "No," she said promptly; "we haven't had a bit nice times to-day; and as for liking you, I haven't done so to-day at all.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "No," she said promptly; "we haven't had a bit nice times to-day; and as for liking you, I haven't done so to-day at all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "No," she said promptly; "we haven't had a bit nice times to-day; and as for liking you, I haven't done so to-day at all.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I HAVE BUT TO TRY AGAIN."
haven't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No," she said promptly; "we haven't had a bit nice times to-day; and as for liking you, I haven't done so to-day at all.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "PLEASANT times like we've been having to-day?" said Nimble Dick with a wicked leer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he meant to disconcert her, he missed his point.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If he meant to disconcert her, he missed his point.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If he meant to disconcert her, he missed his point.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I HAVE BUT TO TRY AGAIN."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading If I had the least idea that you meant often to treat me as you have this afternoon, I should know it was of no use.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he meant to disconcert her, he missed his point.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If I had the least idea that you meant often to treat me as you have this afternoon, I should know it was of no use.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If I had the least idea that you meant often to treat me as you have this afternoon, I should know it was of no use.
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 If I had the least idea that you meant often to treat me as you have this afternoon, I should know it was of no use.
leerverb
look suggestively or obliquely; look or gaze with a sly, immodest, or malign expression
From this reading "PLEASANT times like we've been having to-day?" said Nimble Dick with a wicked leer.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "PLEASANT times like we've been having to-day?" said Nimble Dick with a wicked leer.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading "No," she said promptly; "we haven't had a bit nice times to-day; and as for liking you, I haven't done so to-day at all.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If I had the least idea that you meant often to treat me as you have this afternoon, I should know it was of no use.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading If he meant to disconcert her, he missed his point.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading If he meant to disconcert her, he missed his point.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "No," she said promptly; "we haven't had a bit nice times to-day; and as for liking you, I haven't done so to-day at all.
NimbleadjectiveUS /ˈnɪmbəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading "PLEASANT times like we've been having to-day?" said Nimble Dick with a wicked leer.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," she said promptly; "we haven't had a bit nice times to-day; and as for liking you, I haven't done so to-day at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If I had the least idea that you meant often to treat me as you have this afternoon, I should know it was of no use.
many times at short intervals
From this reading If I had the least idea that you meant often to treat me as you have this afternoon, I should know it was of no use.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "PLEASANT times like we've been having to-day?" said Nimble Dick with a wicked leer.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading If he meant to disconcert her, he missed his point.
with little or no delay
From this reading "No," she said promptly; "we haven't had a bit nice times to-day; and as for liking you, I haven't done so to-day at all.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "PLEASANT times like we've been having to-day?" said Nimble Dick with a wicked leer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No," she said promptly; "we haven't had a bit nice times to-day; and as for liking you, I haven't done so to-day at all.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If I had the least idea that you meant often to treat me as you have this afternoon, I should know it was of no use.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "No," she said promptly; "we haven't had a bit nice times to-day; and as for liking you, I haven't done so to-day at all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If I had the least idea that you meant often to treat me as you have this afternoon, I should know it was of no use.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If I had the least idea that you meant often to treat me as you have this afternoon, I should know it was of no use.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If I had the least idea that you meant often to treat me as you have this afternoon, I should know it was of no use.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "PLEASANT times like we've been having to-day?" said Nimble Dick with a wicked leer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I HAVE BUT TO TRY AGAIN."
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "PLEASANT times like we've been having to-day?" said Nimble Dick with a wicked leer.
interact in a certain way
From this reading If I had the least idea that you meant often to treat me as you have this afternoon, I should know it was of no use.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "I HAVE BUT TO TRY AGAIN."
the act of using
From this reading If I had the least idea that you meant often to treat me as you have this afternoon, I should know it was of no use.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If I had the least idea that you meant often to treat me as you have this afternoon, I should know it was of no use.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "No," she said promptly; "we haven't had a bit nice times to-day; and as for liking you, I haven't done so to-day at all.
we've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "PLEASANT times like we've been having to-day?" said Nimble Dick with a wicked leer.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading "PLEASANT times like we've been having to-day?" said Nimble Dick with a wicked leer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "PLEASANT times like we've been having to-day?" said Nimble Dick with a wicked leer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No," she said promptly; "we haven't had a bit nice times to-day; and as for liking you, I haven't done so to-day at all.
