used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This subject of nicknames is a curiosity.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
(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 All rules of euphony, fitness, and common sense, that apply to other things, are utterly at fault here.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Gypsy's real name was an uncouth one--Jemima.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading All rules of euphony, fitness, and common sense, that apply to other things, are utterly at fault here.
appropriatenessnounUS /əˈproʊpriətnəs/
appropriate conduct; doing the right thing
From this reading It was partly for this reason, partly for its singular appropriateness, that her nickname had entirely transplanted the lawful and ugly one.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All rules of euphony, fitness, and common sense, that apply to other things, are utterly at fault here.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All rules of euphony, fitness, and common sense, that apply to other things, are utterly at fault here.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
Billys
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From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading All rules of euphony, fitness, and common sense, that apply to other things, are utterly at fault here.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading This subject of nicknames is a curiosity.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was partly for this reason, partly for its singular appropriateness, that her nickname had entirely transplanted the lawful and ugly one.
euphonynounUS /ˈjuːfəni/
any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds
From this reading All rules of euphony, fitness, and common sense, that apply to other things, are utterly at fault here.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading All rules of euphony, fitness, and common sense, that apply to other things, are utterly at fault here.
fitnessnounUS /ˈfɪtnəs/
the quality of being suitable
From this reading All rules of euphony, fitness, and common sense, that apply to other things, are utterly at fault here.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
Gypsy's
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From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was partly for this reason, partly for its singular appropriateness, that her nickname had entirely transplanted the lawful and ugly one.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading All rules of euphony, fitness, and common sense, that apply to other things, are utterly at fault here.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This subject of nicknames is a curiosity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was partly for this reason, partly for its singular appropriateness, that her nickname had entirely transplanted the lawful and ugly one.
Jemima
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From this reading Gypsy's real name was an uncouth one--Jemima.
lawfuladjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfəl/
conformable to or allowed by law
From this reading It was partly for this reason, partly for its singular appropriateness, that her nickname had entirely transplanted the lawful and ugly one.
MELVILLE'S
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From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
nicknamenounUS /ˈnɪkneɪm/
a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
From this reading It was partly for this reason, partly for its singular appropriateness, that her nickname had entirely transplanted the lawful and ugly one.
nicknamesnounUS /ˈnɪkneɪmz/
plural of “nickname” — a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
From this reading This subject of nicknames is a curiosity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This subject of nicknames is a curiosity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
and nothing more
From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All rules of euphony, fitness, and common sense, that apply to other things, are utterly at fault here.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading It was partly for this reason, partly for its singular appropriateness, that her nickname had entirely transplanted the lawful and ugly one.
without much difficulty
From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Gypsy's real name was an uncouth one--Jemima.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It was partly for this reason, partly for its singular appropriateness, that her nickname had entirely transplanted the lawful and ugly one.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading All rules of euphony, fitness, and common sense, that apply to other things, are utterly at fault here.
Sallys
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From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading All rules of euphony, fitness, and common sense, that apply to other things, are utterly at fault here.
unusual or striking
From this reading It was partly for this reason, partly for its singular appropriateness, that her nickname had entirely transplanted the lawful and ugly one.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading This subject of nicknames is a curiosity.
required or under orders
From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was partly for this reason, partly for its singular appropriateness, that her nickname had entirely transplanted the lawful and ugly one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was partly for this reason, partly for its singular appropriateness, that her nickname had entirely transplanted the lawful and ugly one.
in or at that place or location
From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading All rules of euphony, fitness, and common sense, that apply to other things, are utterly at fault here.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was partly for this reason, partly for its singular appropriateness, that her nickname had entirely transplanted the lawful and ugly one.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All rules of euphony, fitness, and common sense, that apply to other things, are utterly at fault here.
transplantedverbUS /trænˈsplæntɪd/
past form of “transplant” — lift and reset in another soil or situation
From this reading It was partly for this reason, partly for its singular appropriateness, that her nickname had entirely transplanted the lawful and ugly one.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading It was partly for this reason, partly for its singular appropriateness, that her nickname had entirely transplanted the lawful and ugly one.
uncouthadjectiveUS /ˈʌnˈkuːθ/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading Gypsy's real name was an uncouth one--Jemima.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading All rules of euphony, fitness, and common sense, that apply to other things, are utterly at fault here.
someone who visits
From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
which person or people
From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading MISS MELVILLE'S VISITOR As will be readily supposed, Gypsy's name was not her original one; though it might have been, for there have been actual Billys and Sallys, who began and ended Billys and Sallys only.
