used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Sandy Black," said Lancey, rising with a look of dignity, "you are very kind--just what I would 'ave expected of you--but you must clearly understand that I will serve only in works of 'umanity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Now, Lancey," said he, "it is time that you and I were asleep.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Meanwhile let me say that I see many little ways in which you can serve the Turks, if you are so minded."
in a state of sleep
From this reading "Now, Lancey," said he, "it is time that you and I were asleep.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading In the morning I have business to attend to.
ave
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From this reading "Sandy Black," said Lancey, rising with a look of dignity, "you are very kind--just what I would 'ave expected of you--but you must clearly understand that I will serve only in works of 'umanity.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "Sandy Black," said Lancey, rising with a look of dignity, "you are very kind--just what I would 'ave expected of you--but you must clearly understand that I will serve only in works of 'umanity.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading In the morning I have business to attend to.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Sandy Black," said Lancey, rising with a look of dignity, "you are very kind--just what I would 'ave expected of you--but you must clearly understand that I will serve only in works of 'umanity.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Meanwhile let me say that I see many little ways in which you can serve the Turks, if you are so minded."
without doubt or question
From this reading "Sandy Black," said Lancey, rising with a look of dignity, "you are very kind--just what I would 'ave expected of you--but you must clearly understand that I will serve only in works of 'umanity.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading When it is done we will continue our talk.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading "Sandy Black," said Lancey, rising with a look of dignity, "you are very kind--just what I would 'ave expected of you--but you must clearly understand that I will serve only in works of 'umanity.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading When it is done we will continue our talk.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "Sandy Black," said Lancey, rising with a look of dignity, "you are very kind--just what I would 'ave expected of you--but you must clearly understand that I will serve only in works of 'umanity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the morning I have business to attend to.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now, Lancey," said he, "it is time that you and I were asleep.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now, Lancey," said he, "it is time that you and I were asleep.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Meanwhile let me say that I see many little ways in which you can serve the Turks, if you are so minded."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the morning I have business to attend to.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now, Lancey," said he, "it is time that you and I were asleep.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Now, Lancey," said he, "it is time that you and I were asleep.
and nothing more
From this reading "Sandy Black," said Lancey, rising with a look of dignity, "you are very kind--just what I would 'ave expected of you--but you must clearly understand that I will serve only in works of 'umanity.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Sandy Black," said Lancey, rising with a look of dignity, "you are very kind--just what I would 'ave expected of you--but you must clearly understand that I will serve only in works of 'umanity.
Lancey
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From this reading "Now, Lancey," said he, "it is time that you and I were asleep.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Meanwhile let me say that I see many little ways in which you can serve the Turks, if you are so minded."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Meanwhile let me say that I see many little ways in which you can serve the Turks, if you are so minded."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Sandy Black," said Lancey, rising with a look of dignity, "you are very kind--just what I would 'ave expected of you--but you must clearly understand that I will serve only in works of 'umanity.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Meanwhile let me say that I see many little ways in which you can serve the Turks, if you are so minded."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Meanwhile let me say that I see many little ways in which you can serve the Turks, if you are so minded."
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile let me say that I see many little ways in which you can serve the Turks, if you are so minded."
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading Meanwhile let me say that I see many little ways in which you can serve the Turks, if you are so minded."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning I have business to attend to.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Sandy Black," said Lancey, rising with a look of dignity, "you are very kind--just what I would 'ave expected of you--but you must clearly understand that I will serve only in works of 'umanity.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, Lancey," said he, "it is time that you and I were asleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Sandy Black," said Lancey, rising with a look of dignity, "you are very kind--just what I would 'ave expected of you--but you must clearly understand that I will serve only in works of 'umanity.
and nothing more
From this reading "Sandy Black," said Lancey, rising with a look of dignity, "you are very kind--just what I would 'ave expected of you--but you must clearly understand that I will serve only in works of 'umanity.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When it is done we will continue our talk.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "Sandy Black," said Lancey, rising with a look of dignity, "you are very kind--just what I would 'ave expected of you--but you must clearly understand that I will serve only in works of 'umanity.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now, Lancey," said he, "it is time that you and I were asleep.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading "Sandy Black," said Lancey, rising with a look of dignity, "you are very kind--just what I would 'ave expected of you--but you must clearly understand that I will serve only in works of 'umanity.
express in words
From this reading Meanwhile let me say that I see many little ways in which you can serve the Turks, if you are so minded."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Meanwhile let me say that I see many little ways in which you can serve the Turks, if you are so minded."
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Meanwhile let me say that I see many little ways in which you can serve the Turks, if you are so minded."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Meanwhile let me say that I see many little ways in which you can serve the Turks, if you are so minded."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading When it is done we will continue our talk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Now, Lancey," said he, "it is time that you and I were asleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the morning I have business to attend to.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Now, Lancey," said he, "it is time that you and I were asleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the morning I have business to attend to.
TurksnounUS /tɜːrks/
plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading Meanwhile let me say that I see many little ways in which you can serve the Turks, if you are so minded."
umanity
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From this reading "Sandy Black," said Lancey, rising with a look of dignity, "you are very kind--just what I would 'ave expected of you--but you must clearly understand that I will serve only in works of 'umanity.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Sandy Black," said Lancey, rising with a look of dignity, "you are very kind--just what I would 'ave expected of you--but you must clearly understand that I will serve only in works of 'umanity.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Sandy Black," said Lancey, rising with a look of dignity, "you are very kind--just what I would 'ave expected of you--but you must clearly understand that I will serve only in works of 'umanity.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Meanwhile let me say that I see many little ways in which you can serve the Turks, if you are so minded."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When it is done we will continue our talk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Now, Lancey," said he, "it is time that you and I were asleep.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Sandy Black," said Lancey, rising with a look of dignity, "you are very kind--just what I would 'ave expected of you--but you must clearly understand that I will serve only in works of 'umanity.
at the time that
From this reading When it is done we will continue our talk.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile let me say that I see many little ways in which you can serve the Turks, if you are so minded."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When it is done we will continue our talk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Sandy Black," said Lancey, rising with a look of dignity, "you are very kind--just what I would 'ave expected of you--but you must clearly understand that I will serve only in works of 'umanity.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading "Sandy Black," said Lancey, rising with a look of dignity, "you are very kind--just what I would 'ave expected of you--but you must clearly understand that I will serve only in works of 'umanity.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Sandy Black," said Lancey, rising with a look of dignity, "you are very kind--just what I would 'ave expected of you--but you must clearly understand that I will serve only in works of 'umanity.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now, Lancey," said he, "it is time that you and I were asleep.
