used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I might have a remarkable piece of evidence as to the excellence of that charming family's temper," he remarked; "but it's not worth while being mobbed for that.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Sauls took the doctor's hint, and risked no broken bones.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I might have a remarkable piece of evidence as to the excellence of that charming family's temper," he remarked; "but it's not worth while being mobbed for that.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "I might have a remarkable piece of evidence as to the excellence of that charming family's temper," he remarked; "but it's not worth while being mobbed for that.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading Mr. Sauls took the doctor's hint, and risked no broken bones.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Mr. Sauls took the doctor's hint, and risked no broken bones.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I might have a remarkable piece of evidence as to the excellence of that charming family's temper," he remarked; "but it's not worth while being mobbed for that.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading "I might have a remarkable piece of evidence as to the excellence of that charming family's temper," he remarked; "but it's not worth while being mobbed for that.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did she?" said George, rather surprised.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Mrs. Thorpe sent you the warning," said the doctor.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Mr. Sauls took the doctor's hint, and risked no broken bones.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading "I might have a remarkable piece of evidence as to the excellence of that charming family's temper," he remarked; "but it's not worth while being mobbed for that.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading "I might have a remarkable piece of evidence as to the excellence of that charming family's temper," he remarked; "but it's not worth while being mobbed for that.
family'snounUS /ˈfæməliz/
possessive form of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading "I might have a remarkable piece of evidence as to the excellence of that charming family's temper," he remarked; "but it's not worth while being mobbed for that.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading I wonder Tom Thorpe is such a fool!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I might have a remarkable piece of evidence as to the excellence of that charming family's temper," he remarked; "but it's not worth while being mobbed for that.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "Did she?" said George, rather surprised.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I might have a remarkable piece of evidence as to the excellence of that charming family's temper," he remarked; "but it's not worth while being mobbed for that.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I might have a remarkable piece of evidence as to the excellence of that charming family's temper," he remarked; "but it's not worth while being mobbed for that.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Mr. Sauls took the doctor's hint, and risked no broken bones.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I might have a remarkable piece of evidence as to the excellence of that charming family's temper," he remarked; "but it's not worth while being mobbed for that.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I wonder Tom Thorpe is such a fool!"
it's
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From this reading "I might have a remarkable piece of evidence as to the excellence of that charming family's temper," he remarked; "but it's not worth while being mobbed for that.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I might have a remarkable piece of evidence as to the excellence of that charming family's temper," he remarked; "but it's not worth while being mobbed for that.
mobbedverbUS /mɑːbd/
inflected form of “mob” — press tightly together or cram
From this reading "I might have a remarkable piece of evidence as to the excellence of that charming family's temper," he remarked; "but it's not worth while being mobbed for that.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Sauls took the doctor's hint, and risked no broken bones.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Mrs. Thorpe sent you the warning," said the doctor.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Sauls took the doctor's hint, and risked no broken bones.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I might have a remarkable piece of evidence as to the excellence of that charming family's temper," he remarked; "but it's not worth while being mobbed for that.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I might have a remarkable piece of evidence as to the excellence of that charming family's temper," he remarked; "but it's not worth while being mobbed for that.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading "I might have a remarkable piece of evidence as to the excellence of that charming family's temper," he remarked; "but it's not worth while being mobbed for that.
on the contrary
From this reading "Did she?" said George, rather surprised.
unusual or striking
From this reading "I might have a remarkable piece of evidence as to the excellence of that charming family's temper," he remarked; "but it's not worth while being mobbed for that.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I might have a remarkable piece of evidence as to the excellence of that charming family's temper," he remarked; "but it's not worth while being mobbed for that.
riskedverbUS /rɪskt/
past form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage
From this reading Mr. Sauls took the doctor's hint, and risked no broken bones.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mrs. Thorpe sent you the warning," said the doctor.
SaulsnounUS /sɔːlz/
plural of “saul” — (Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
From this reading Mr. Sauls took the doctor's hint, and risked no broken bones.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "Mrs. Thorpe sent you the warning," said the doctor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Did she?" said George, rather surprised.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I wonder Tom Thorpe is such a fool!"
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "Did she?" said George, rather surprised.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading "I might have a remarkable piece of evidence as to the excellence of that charming family's temper," he remarked; "but it's not worth while being mobbed for that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I might have a remarkable piece of evidence as to the excellence of that charming family's temper," he remarked; "but it's not worth while being mobbed for that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Sauls took the doctor's hint, and risked no broken bones.
ThorpenounUS /θɔːrp/
outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)
From this reading I wonder Tom Thorpe is such a fool!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I might have a remarkable piece of evidence as to the excellence of that charming family's temper," he remarked; "but it's not worth while being mobbed for that.
male cat
From this reading I wonder Tom Thorpe is such a fool!"
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr. Sauls took the doctor's hint, and risked no broken bones.
a message informing of danger
From this reading "Mrs. Thorpe sent you the warning," said the doctor.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I might have a remarkable piece of evidence as to the excellence of that charming family's temper," he remarked; "but it's not worth while being mobbed for that.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I wonder Tom Thorpe is such a fool!"
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading "I might have a remarkable piece of evidence as to the excellence of that charming family's temper," he remarked; "but it's not worth while being mobbed for that.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mrs. Thorpe sent you the warning," said the doctor.
