used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “HESPER,” said aunt Betsey, as she dropped in one afternoon with her knitting, “has that Mr. Clyde come a courting?”
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “HESPER,” said aunt Betsey, as she dropped in one afternoon with her knitting, “has that Mr. Clyde come a courting?”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Come a courting!” repeated Hesper--(using an expression which she greatly disliked)--“who?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “HESPER,” said aunt Betsey, as she dropped in one afternoon with her knitting, “has that Mr. Clyde come a courting?”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “I asked for information, because, if he has, I should like to know for a very particular reason.”
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “HESPER,” said aunt Betsey, as she dropped in one afternoon with her knitting, “has that Mr. Clyde come a courting?”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Why you, to be sure,” said aunt Betsey.
for the reason that
From this reading “I asked for information, because, if he has, I should like to know for a very particular reason.”
Betsey
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From this reading “HESPER,” said aunt Betsey, as she dropped in one afternoon with her knitting, “has that Mr. Clyde come a courting?”
ClydenounUS /klaɪd/
a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow
From this reading “HESPER,” said aunt Betsey, as she dropped in one afternoon with her knitting, “has that Mr. Clyde come a courting?”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “HESPER,” said aunt Betsey, as she dropped in one afternoon with her knitting, “has that Mr. Clyde come a courting?”
courtingnounUS /ˈkɔːrtɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading “HESPER,” said aunt Betsey, as she dropped in one afternoon with her knitting, “has that Mr. Clyde come a courting?”
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading “Come a courting!” repeated Hesper--(using an expression which she greatly disliked)--“who?”
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading “HESPER,” said aunt Betsey, as she dropped in one afternoon with her knitting, “has that Mr. Clyde come a courting?”
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE EVENING STAR.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “Come a courting!” repeated Hesper--(using an expression which she greatly disliked)--“who?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I asked for information, because, if he has, I should like to know for a very particular reason.”
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading “Come a courting!” repeated Hesper--(using an expression which she greatly disliked)--“who?”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “HESPER,” said aunt Betsey, as she dropped in one afternoon with her knitting, “has that Mr. Clyde come a courting?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I asked for information, because, if he has, I should like to know for a very particular reason.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “HESPER,” said aunt Betsey, as she dropped in one afternoon with her knitting, “has that Mr. Clyde come a courting?”
HESPER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “HESPER,” said aunt Betsey, as she dropped in one afternoon with her knitting, “has that Mr. Clyde come a courting?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I asked for information, because, if he has, I should like to know for a very particular reason.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I asked for information, because, if he has, I should like to know for a very particular reason.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “HESPER,” said aunt Betsey, as she dropped in one afternoon with her knitting, “has that Mr. Clyde come a courting?”
a message received and understood
From this reading “I asked for information, because, if he has, I should like to know for a very particular reason.”
knittingnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading “HESPER,” said aunt Betsey, as she dropped in one afternoon with her knitting, “has that Mr. Clyde come a courting?”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I asked for information, because, if he has, I should like to know for a very particular reason.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I asked for information, because, if he has, I should like to know for a very particular reason.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “HESPER,” said aunt Betsey, as she dropped in one afternoon with her knitting, “has that Mr. Clyde come a courting?”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “HESPER,” said aunt Betsey, as she dropped in one afternoon with her knitting, “has that Mr. Clyde come a courting?”
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading “I asked for information, because, if he has, I should like to know for a very particular reason.”
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “I asked for information, because, if he has, I should like to know for a very particular reason.”
recurring again and again
From this reading “Come a courting!” repeated Hesper--(using an expression which she greatly disliked)--“who?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “HESPER,” said aunt Betsey, as she dropped in one afternoon with her knitting, “has that Mr. Clyde come a courting?”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “HESPER,” said aunt Betsey, as she dropped in one afternoon with her knitting, “has that Mr. Clyde come a courting?”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I asked for information, because, if he has, I should like to know for a very particular reason.”
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading THE EVENING STAR.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Why you, to be sure,” said aunt Betsey.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “HESPER,” said aunt Betsey, as she dropped in one afternoon with her knitting, “has that Mr. Clyde come a courting?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EVENING STAR.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Why you, to be sure,” said aunt Betsey.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading “Come a courting!” repeated Hesper--(using an expression which she greatly disliked)--“who?”
precisely as stated
From this reading “I asked for information, because, if he has, I should like to know for a very particular reason.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Come a courting!” repeated Hesper--(using an expression which she greatly disliked)--“who?”
which person or people
From this reading “Come a courting!” repeated Hesper--(using an expression which she greatly disliked)--“who?”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why you, to be sure,” said aunt Betsey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “HESPER,” said aunt Betsey, as she dropped in one afternoon with her knitting, “has that Mr. Clyde come a courting?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why you, to be sure,” said aunt Betsey.
