used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'I say, Mab, there's such a delightful monkey outside, do lend me sixpence?'
anew
From this reading 'No, but--' 'Do give me the sixpence then, I will be back in a moment again.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs Seaton looks up from a telegram she is reading and says to Philippa, 'Never mind the monkey, I've just had this from George and--' 'Is he ill?' inquires Lippa.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'He was so pleased,' she says, 'the dear little--' but her sister-in-law's face causes her to stop and inquire hastily, 'What has happened, do tell me?' her thoughts recurring at once to Jimmy Dalrymple.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading 'No, but--' 'Do give me the sixpence then, I will be back in a moment again.'
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'No, but--' 'Do give me the sixpence then, I will be back in a moment again.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'No, but--' 'Do give me the sixpence then, I will be back in a moment again.'
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading 'He was so pleased,' she says, 'the dear little--' but her sister-in-law's face causes her to stop and inquire hastily, 'What has happened, do tell me?' her thoughts recurring at once to Jimmy Dalrymple.
coinverbUS /kɔɪn/
make up
From this reading Mabel produces the coin, and Philippa having delivered it hurries back.
Dalrymple
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From this reading 'He was so pleased,' she says, 'the dear little--' but her sister-in-law's face causes her to stop and inquire hastily, 'What has happened, do tell me?' her thoughts recurring at once to Jimmy Dalrymple.
dearly loved
From this reading 'He was so pleased,' she says, 'the dear little--' but her sister-in-law's face causes her to stop and inquire hastily, 'What has happened, do tell me?' her thoughts recurring at once to Jimmy Dalrymple.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading 'I say, Mab, there's such a delightful monkey outside, do lend me sixpence?'
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Mabel produces the coin, and Philippa having delivered it hurries back.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'I say, Mab, there's such a delightful monkey outside, do lend me sixpence?'
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading 'He was so pleased,' she says, 'the dear little--' but her sister-in-law's face causes her to stop and inquire hastily, 'What has happened, do tell me?' her thoughts recurring at once to Jimmy Dalrymple.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs Seaton looks up from a telegram she is reading and says to Philippa, 'Never mind the monkey, I've just had this from George and--' 'Is he ill?' inquires Lippa.
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 Mrs Seaton looks up from a telegram she is reading and says to Philippa, 'Never mind the monkey, I've just had this from George and--' 'Is he ill?' inquires Lippa.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading 'No, but--' 'Do give me the sixpence then, I will be back in a moment again.'
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs Seaton looks up from a telegram she is reading and says to Philippa, 'Never mind the monkey, I've just had this from George and--' 'Is he ill?' inquires Lippa.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading 'He was so pleased,' she says, 'the dear little--' but her sister-in-law's face causes her to stop and inquire hastily, 'What has happened, do tell me?' her thoughts recurring at once to Jimmy Dalrymple.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'He was so pleased,' she says, 'the dear little--' but her sister-in-law's face causes her to stop and inquire hastily, 'What has happened, do tell me?' her thoughts recurring at once to Jimmy Dalrymple.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading 'He was so pleased,' she says, 'the dear little--' but her sister-in-law's face causes her to stop and inquire hastily, 'What has happened, do tell me?' her thoughts recurring at once to Jimmy Dalrymple.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mabel produces the coin, and Philippa having delivered it hurries back.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs Seaton looks up from a telegram she is reading and says to Philippa, 'Never mind the monkey, I've just had this from George and--' 'Is he ill?' inquires Lippa.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading 'He was so pleased,' she says, 'the dear little--' but her sister-in-law's face causes her to stop and inquire hastily, 'What has happened, do tell me?' her thoughts recurring at once to Jimmy Dalrymple.
hurriesnounUS /ˈhɜːriz/
plural of “hurry” — a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Mabel produces the coin, and Philippa having delivered it hurries back.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I say, Mab, there's such a delightful monkey outside, do lend me sixpence?'
I've
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From this reading Mrs Seaton looks up from a telegram she is reading and says to Philippa, 'Never mind the monkey, I've just had this from George and--' 'Is he ill?' inquires Lippa.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Mrs Seaton looks up from a telegram she is reading and says to Philippa, 'Never mind the monkey, I've just had this from George and--' 'Is he ill?' inquires Lippa.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'No, but--' 'Do give me the sixpence then, I will be back in a moment again.'
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading 'He was so pleased,' she says, 'the dear little--' but her sister-in-law's face causes her to stop and inquire hastily, 'What has happened, do tell me?' her thoughts recurring at once to Jimmy Dalrymple.
inquiresverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Mrs Seaton looks up from a telegram she is reading and says to Philippa, 'Never mind the monkey, I've just had this from George and--' 'Is he ill?' inquires Lippa.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs Seaton looks up from a telegram she is reading and says to Philippa, 'Never mind the monkey, I've just had this from George and--' 'Is he ill?' inquires Lippa.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mabel produces the coin, and Philippa having delivered it hurries back.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading 'He was so pleased,' she says, 'the dear little--' but her sister-in-law's face causes her to stop and inquire hastily, 'What has happened, do tell me?' her thoughts recurring at once to Jimmy Dalrymple.
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs Seaton looks up from a telegram she is reading and says to Philippa, 'Never mind the monkey, I've just had this from George and--' 'Is he ill?' inquires Lippa.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading 'I say, Mab, there's such a delightful monkey outside, do lend me sixpence?'
Lippa
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From this reading Mrs Seaton looks up from a telegram she is reading and says to Philippa, 'Never mind the monkey, I've just had this from George and--' 'Is he ill?' inquires Lippa.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 'He was so pleased,' she says, 'the dear little--' but her sister-in-law's face causes her to stop and inquire hastily, 'What has happened, do tell me?' her thoughts recurring at once to Jimmy Dalrymple.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Mrs Seaton looks up from a telegram she is reading and says to Philippa, 'Never mind the monkey, I've just had this from George and--' 'Is he ill?' inquires Lippa.
Mab
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From this reading 'I say, Mab, there's such a delightful monkey outside, do lend me sixpence?'
Mabel
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From this reading Mabel produces the coin, and Philippa having delivered it hurries back.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'I say, Mab, there's such a delightful monkey outside, do lend me sixpence?'
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mrs Seaton looks up from a telegram she is reading and says to Philippa, 'Never mind the monkey, I've just had this from George and--' 'Is he ill?' inquires Lippa.
a particular point in time
From this reading 'No, but--' 'Do give me the sixpence then, I will be back in a moment again.'
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading 'I say, Mab, there's such a delightful monkey outside, do lend me sixpence?'
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs Seaton looks up from a telegram she is reading and says to Philippa, 'Never mind the monkey, I've just had this from George and--' 'Is he ill?' inquires Lippa.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mrs Seaton looks up from a telegram she is reading and says to Philippa, 'Never mind the monkey, I've just had this from George and--' 'Is he ill?' inquires Lippa.
not any; not one
From this reading 'No, but--' 'Do give me the sixpence then, I will be back in a moment again.'
on one occasion
From this reading 'He was so pleased,' she says, 'the dear little--' but her sister-in-law's face causes her to stop and inquire hastily, 'What has happened, do tell me?' her thoughts recurring at once to Jimmy Dalrymple.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading 'I say, Mab, there's such a delightful monkey outside, do lend me sixpence?'
Philippa
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From this reading Mrs Seaton looks up from a telegram she is reading and says to Philippa, 'Never mind the monkey, I've just had this from George and--' 'Is he ill?' inquires Lippa.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading 'He was so pleased,' she says, 'the dear little--' but her sister-in-law's face causes her to stop and inquire hastily, 'What has happened, do tell me?' her thoughts recurring at once to Jimmy Dalrymple.
producesnounUS /prəˈduːsəz/
plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
From this reading Mabel produces the coin, and Philippa having delivered it hurries back.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Mrs Seaton looks up from a telegram she is reading and says to Philippa, 'Never mind the monkey, I've just had this from George and--' 'Is he ill?' inquires Lippa.
recurringadjectiveUS /rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ/
coming back
From this reading 'He was so pleased,' she says, 'the dear little--' but her sister-in-law's face causes her to stop and inquire hastily, 'What has happened, do tell me?' her thoughts recurring at once to Jimmy Dalrymple.
express in words
From this reading 'I say, Mab, there's such a delightful monkey outside, do lend me sixpence?'
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Mrs Seaton looks up from a telegram she is reading and says to Philippa, 'Never mind the monkey, I've just had this from George and--' 'Is he ill?' inquires Lippa.
Seaton
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From this reading Mrs Seaton looks up from a telegram she is reading and says to Philippa, 'Never mind the monkey, I've just had this from George and--' 'Is he ill?' inquires Lippa.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs Seaton looks up from a telegram she is reading and says to Philippa, 'Never mind the monkey, I've just had this from George and--' 'Is he ill?' inquires Lippa.
sister-in-law's
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From this reading 'He was so pleased,' she says, 'the dear little--' but her sister-in-law's face causes her to stop and inquire hastily, 'What has happened, do tell me?' her thoughts recurring at once to Jimmy Dalrymple.
sixpencenoun
a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
From this reading 'I say, Mab, there's such a delightful monkey outside, do lend me sixpence?'
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'He was so pleased,' she says, 'the dear little--' but her sister-in-law's face causes her to stop and inquire hastily, 'What has happened, do tell me?' her thoughts recurring at once to Jimmy Dalrymple.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading 'He was so pleased,' she says, 'the dear little--' but her sister-in-law's face causes her to stop and inquire hastily, 'What has happened, do tell me?' her thoughts recurring at once to Jimmy Dalrymple.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading 'I say, Mab, there's such a delightful monkey outside, do lend me sixpence?'
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Mrs Seaton looks up from a telegram she is reading and says to Philippa, 'Never mind the monkey, I've just had this from George and--' 'Is he ill?' inquires Lippa.
express in words
From this reading 'He was so pleased,' she says, 'the dear little--' but her sister-in-law's face causes her to stop and inquire hastily, 'What has happened, do tell me?' her thoughts recurring at once to Jimmy Dalrymple.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs Seaton looks up from a telegram she is reading and says to Philippa, 'Never mind the monkey, I've just had this from George and--' 'Is he ill?' inquires Lippa.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading 'No, but--' 'Do give me the sixpence then, I will be back in a moment again.'
there's
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From this reading 'I say, Mab, there's such a delightful monkey outside, do lend me sixpence?'
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mrs Seaton looks up from a telegram she is reading and says to Philippa, 'Never mind the monkey, I've just had this from George and--' 'Is he ill?' inquires Lippa.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading 'He was so pleased,' she says, 'the dear little--' but her sister-in-law's face causes her to stop and inquire hastily, 'What has happened, do tell me?' her thoughts recurring at once to Jimmy Dalrymple.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs Seaton looks up from a telegram she is reading and says to Philippa, 'Never mind the monkey, I've just had this from George and--' 'Is he ill?' inquires Lippa.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs Seaton looks up from a telegram she is reading and says to Philippa, 'Never mind the monkey, I've just had this from George and--' 'Is he ill?' inquires Lippa.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'He was so pleased,' she says, 'the dear little--' but her sister-in-law's face causes her to stop and inquire hastily, 'What has happened, do tell me?' her thoughts recurring at once to Jimmy Dalrymple.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'He was so pleased,' she says, 'the dear little--' but her sister-in-law's face causes her to stop and inquire hastily, 'What has happened, do tell me?' her thoughts recurring at once to Jimmy Dalrymple.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'No, but--' 'Do give me the sixpence then, I will be back in a moment again.'
