used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
arpsnounUS /ɑːrps/
plural of “arp” — Alsatian artist and poet who was cofounder of dadaism in Zurich; noted for abstract organic sculptures (1887-1966)
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading ‘What does she say?’ he asked Charles.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading How very glad he was that his father was so deaf.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘What does she say?’ he asked Charles.
doesn't
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From this reading ‘She says,’ shouted Charles, ‘that it doesn’t matter.’
don't
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From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading ‘Eh?’ said the Duke.
Duke'snounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
Eh
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From this reading ‘Eh?’ said the Duke.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading How very glad he was that his father was so deaf.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
a man of refinement
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading How very glad he was that his father was so deaf.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘What does she say?’ he asked Charles.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How very glad he was that his father was so deaf.
How
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From this reading How very glad he was that his father was so deaf.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading ‘She says,’ shouted Charles, ‘that it doesn’t matter.’
a condition requiring relief
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
not any; not one
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘Eh?’ said the Duke.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
express in words
From this reading ‘What does she say?’ he asked Charles.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading ‘She says,’ shouted Charles, ‘that it doesn’t matter.’
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
she'd
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From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading ‘She says,’ shouted Charles, ‘that it doesn’t matter.’
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
carry out
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
up to a particular time
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
precisely as stated
From this reading How very glad he was that his father was so deaf.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
wasn't
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From this reading ‘Fair ’arps on it, don’t ’e, poor old gentleman,’ she remarked to Charles; and bending over to the Duke’s ear--Charles looked on in astonishment at the fearless familiarity of the gesture--she tried to convey to him that it wasn’t Saturday night till the next night, and that by then she’d be in Cambridge, so there was no need for him to take on.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ‘What does she say?’ he asked Charles.
