used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Why, I see no reason--none; that is, of course, with the reservations that are--that are always assumed--I don't see any."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading Varbarriere was answering plausibly, politely, smiling.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Why, I see no reason--none; that is, of course, with the reservations that are--that are always assumed--I don't see any."
arrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Guy Deverell arrives.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading "Why, I see no reason--none; that is, of course, with the reservations that are--that are always assumed--I don't see any."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Why, I see no reason--none; that is, of course, with the reservations that are--that are always assumed--I don't see any."
Deverell
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From this reading Guy Deverell arrives.
DivesnounUS /daɪvz/
plural of “dive” — a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
don't
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From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Sit down, Herbert, I shan't keep you long.
at any time
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Guy Deverell arrives.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading "Sit down, Herbert, I shan't keep you long.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Sit down, Herbert, I shan't keep you long.
I've
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From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
it's
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From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
and nothing more
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Sit down, Herbert, I shan't keep you long.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Sit down, Herbert, I shan't keep you long.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
not any; not one
From this reading "Why, I see no reason--none; that is, of course, with the reservations that are--that are always assumed--I don't see any."
not one, and not any
From this reading "Why, I see no reason--none; that is, of course, with the reservations that are--that are always assumed--I don't see any."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Why, I see no reason--none; that is, of course, with the reservations that are--that are always assumed--I don't see any."
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
plausiblyadverbUS /ˈplɔːzəbli/
easy to believe on the basis of available evidence
From this reading Varbarriere was answering plausibly, politely, smiling.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading Varbarriere was answering plausibly, politely, smiling.
an angry dispute
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Why, I see no reason--none; that is, of course, with the reservations that are--that are always assumed--I don't see any."
reservationsnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “reservation” — a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading "Why, I see no reason--none; that is, of course, with the reservations that are--that are always assumed--I don't see any."
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
shan't
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From this reading "Sit down, Herbert, I shan't keep you long.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
be seated
From this reading "Sit down, Herbert, I shan't keep you long.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Varbarriere was answering plausibly, politely, smiling.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Why, I see no reason--none; that is, of course, with the reservations that are--that are always assumed--I don't see any."
in or at that place or location
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
Varbarriere
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From this reading Varbarriere was answering plausibly, politely, smiling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Varbarriere was answering plausibly, politely, smiling.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading _There_, I've just been saying to Dives I think it's a pity we should quarrel any more--that is, if we can help it; and I don't see why we should not be friendly--I mean more friendly than, in fact, we have ever been--I don't; do you?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Why, I see no reason--none; that is, of course, with the reservations that are--that are always assumed--I don't see any."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sit down, Herbert, I shan't keep you long.
