used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "She has what is a great deal better; she does not want them," answered Blair, his pale face lighting up.
(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 I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sure they do," answered Blair, earnestly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "She has what is a great deal better; she does not want them," answered Blair, his pale face lighting up.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "They are good people, both; you could not fail to like them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "In point of fact, the Sankers--as I fancy--have sacrificed the girls' interests to the boys; they of course must have a thorough education," remarked Mrs. Todhetley.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "She has what is a great deal better; she does not want them," answered Blair, his pale face lighting up.
BlairnounUS /bler/
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading "She has what is a great deal better; she does not want them," answered Blair, his pale face lighting up.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "They are good people, both; you could not fail to like them.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "In point of fact, the Sankers--as I fancy--have sacrificed the girls' interests to the boys; they of course must have a thorough education," remarked Mrs. Todhetley.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "They are good people, both; you could not fail to like them.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "In point of fact, the Sankers--as I fancy--have sacrificed the girls' interests to the boys; they of course must have a thorough education," remarked Mrs. Todhetley.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "She has what is a great deal better; she does not want them," answered Blair, his pale face lighting up.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I am sure they do," answered Blair, earnestly.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She has what is a great deal better; she does not want them," answered Blair, his pale face lighting up.
in a serious manner
From this reading "I am sure they do," answered Blair, earnestly.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading "In point of fact, the Sankers--as I fancy--have sacrificed the girls' interests to the boys; they of course must have a thorough education," remarked Mrs. Todhetley.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "She has what is a great deal better; she does not want them," answered Blair, his pale face lighting up.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "In point of fact, the Sankers--as I fancy--have sacrificed the girls' interests to the boys; they of course must have a thorough education," remarked Mrs. Todhetley.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "They are good people, both; you could not fail to like them.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading "In point of fact, the Sankers--as I fancy--have sacrificed the girls' interests to the boys; they of course must have a thorough education," remarked Mrs. Todhetley.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "In point of fact, the Sankers--as I fancy--have sacrificed the girls' interests to the boys; they of course must have a thorough education," remarked Mrs. Todhetley.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "They are good people, both; you could not fail to like them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "She has what is a great deal better; she does not want them," answered Blair, his pale face lighting up.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She has what is a great deal better; she does not want them," answered Blair, his pale face lighting up.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "In point of fact, the Sankers--as I fancy--have sacrificed the girls' interests to the boys; they of course must have a thorough education," remarked Mrs. Todhetley.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "She has what is a great deal better; she does not want them," answered Blair, his pale face lighting up.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "In point of fact, the Sankers--as I fancy--have sacrificed the girls' interests to the boys; they of course must have a thorough education," remarked Mrs. Todhetley.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In point of fact, the Sankers--as I fancy--have sacrificed the girls' interests to the boys; they of course must have a thorough education," remarked Mrs. Todhetley.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "In point of fact, the Sankers--as I fancy--have sacrificed the girls' interests to the boys; they of course must have a thorough education," remarked Mrs. Todhetley.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She has what is a great deal better; she does not want them," answered Blair, his pale face lighting up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading "She has what is a great deal better; she does not want them," answered Blair, his pale face lighting up.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "They are good people, both; you could not fail to like them.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
the force of workers available
From this reading I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
a form of address for a man
From this reading I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "In point of fact, the Sankers--as I fancy--have sacrificed the girls' interests to the boys; they of course must have a thorough education," remarked Mrs. Todhetley.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "In point of fact, the Sankers--as I fancy--have sacrificed the girls' interests to the boys; they of course must have a thorough education," remarked Mrs. Todhetley.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "She has what is a great deal better; she does not want them," answered Blair, his pale face lighting up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "In point of fact, the Sankers--as I fancy--have sacrificed the girls' interests to the boys; they of course must have a thorough education," remarked Mrs. Todhetley.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading "She has what is a great deal better; she does not want them," answered Blair, his pale face lighting up.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "They are good people, both; you could not fail to like them.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "In point of fact, the Sankers--as I fancy--have sacrificed the girls' interests to the boys; they of course must have a thorough education," remarked Mrs. Todhetley.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "In point of fact, the Sankers--as I fancy--have sacrificed the girls' interests to the boys; they of course must have a thorough education," remarked Mrs. Todhetley.
sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading "In point of fact, the Sankers--as I fancy--have sacrificed the girls' interests to the boys; they of course must have a thorough education," remarked Mrs. Todhetley.
Sanker
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From this reading I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
Sankers
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From this reading "In point of fact, the Sankers--as I fancy--have sacrificed the girls' interests to the boys; they of course must have a thorough education," remarked Mrs. Todhetley.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She has what is a great deal better; she does not want them," answered Blair, his pale face lighting up.
sixpencenoun
a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
From this reading I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am sure they do," answered Blair, earnestly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "In point of fact, the Sankers--as I fancy--have sacrificed the girls' interests to the boys; they of course must have a thorough education," remarked Mrs. Todhetley.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "She has what is a great deal better; she does not want them," answered Blair, his pale face lighting up.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "In point of fact, the Sankers--as I fancy--have sacrificed the girls' interests to the boys; they of course must have a thorough education," remarked Mrs. Todhetley.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading "In point of fact, the Sankers--as I fancy--have sacrificed the girls' interests to the boys; they of course must have a thorough education," remarked Mrs. Todhetley.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "In point of fact, the Sankers--as I fancy--have sacrificed the girls' interests to the boys; they of course must have a thorough education," remarked Mrs. Todhetley.
Todhetley
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From this reading "In point of fact, the Sankers--as I fancy--have sacrificed the girls' interests to the boys; they of course must have a thorough education," remarked Mrs. Todhetley.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "She has what is a great deal better; she does not want them," answered Blair, his pale face lighting up.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "She has what is a great deal better; she does not want them," answered Blair, his pale face lighting up.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "She has what is a great deal better; she does not want them," answered Blair, his pale face lighting up.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I sometimes think, Mr. Blair, that the children of these refined men and women (and Philip Sanker and his wife are that), compelled to live closely and to look at every sixpence before it is spent, turn out all the better for it."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "They are good people, both; you could not fail to like them.
