used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first was Dollie Heathcote, very nervous--for him; which means that his eyeglass dropped ten times in a quarter of an hour instead of only five times.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading What do you advise me to do?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The first was Dollie Heathcote, very nervous--for him; which means that his eyeglass dropped ten times in a quarter of an hour instead of only five times.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH TWO MODERN LOVERS LAY THEIR CASES BEFORE ME AND I DO NOTHING FOR EITHER I have had two lovers to see me: such different ones too.
anomalynounUS /əˈnɑːməli/
deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule
From this reading If he would wear a cord this would not matter; but as he has an objection to do so, a great deal of his time is spent on the floor, which, in one so thoughtful of the knees of his trousers, is a curious anomaly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If he would wear a cord this would not matter; but as he has an objection to do so, a great deal of his time is spent on the floor, which, in one so thoughtful of the knees of his trousers, is a curious anomaly.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading IN WHICH TWO MODERN LOVERS LAY THEIR CASES BEFORE ME AND I DO NOTHING FOR EITHER I have had two lovers to see me: such different ones too.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If he would wear a cord this would not matter; but as he has an objection to do so, a great deal of his time is spent on the floor, which, in one so thoughtful of the knees of his trousers, is a curious anomaly.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading IN WHICH TWO MODERN LOVERS LAY THEIR CASES BEFORE ME AND I DO NOTHING FOR EITHER I have had two lovers to see me: such different ones too.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading If he would wear a cord this would not matter; but as he has an objection to do so, a great deal of his time is spent on the floor, which, in one so thoughtful of the knees of his trousers, is a curious anomaly.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading If he would wear a cord this would not matter; but as he has an objection to do so, a great deal of his time is spent on the floor, which, in one so thoughtful of the knees of his trousers, is a curious anomaly.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading If he would wear a cord this would not matter; but as he has an objection to do so, a great deal of his time is spent on the floor, which, in one so thoughtful of the knees of his trousers, is a curious anomaly.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading IN WHICH TWO MODERN LOVERS LAY THEIR CASES BEFORE ME AND I DO NOTHING FOR EITHER I have had two lovers to see me: such different ones too.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading IN WHICH TWO MODERN LOVERS LAY THEIR CASES BEFORE ME AND I DO NOTHING FOR EITHER I have had two lovers to see me: such different ones too.
Dollie
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From this reading The first was Dollie Heathcote, very nervous--for him; which means that his eyeglass dropped ten times in a quarter of an hour instead of only five times.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The first was Dollie Heathcote, very nervous--for him; which means that his eyeglass dropped ten times in a quarter of an hour instead of only five times.
one or the other of two
From this reading IN WHICH TWO MODERN LOVERS LAY THEIR CASES BEFORE ME AND I DO NOTHING FOR EITHER I have had two lovers to see me: such different ones too.
eyeglassnounUS /ˈaɪɡlæs/
lens for correcting defective vision in one eye; held in place by facial muscles
From this reading The first was Dollie Heathcote, very nervous--for him; which means that his eyeglass dropped ten times in a quarter of an hour instead of only five times.
FalconernounUS /ˈfælkənər/
a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry
From this reading "Look here, Mr. Falconer," said Dollie, "you know the world and you're married.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first was Dollie Heathcote, very nervous--for him; which means that his eyeglass dropped ten times in a quarter of an hour instead of only five times.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The first was Dollie Heathcote, very nervous--for him; which means that his eyeglass dropped ten times in a quarter of an hour instead of only five times.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading If he would wear a cord this would not matter; but as he has an objection to do so, a great deal of his time is spent on the floor, which, in one so thoughtful of the knees of his trousers, is a curious anomaly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH TWO MODERN LOVERS LAY THEIR CASES BEFORE ME AND I DO NOTHING FOR EITHER I have had two lovers to see me: such different ones too.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading If he would wear a cord this would not matter; but as he has an objection to do so, a great deal of his time is spent on the floor, which, in one so thoughtful of the knees of his trousers, is a curious anomaly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN WHICH TWO MODERN LOVERS LAY THEIR CASES BEFORE ME AND I DO NOTHING FOR EITHER I have had two lovers to see me: such different ones too.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he would wear a cord this would not matter; but as he has an objection to do so, a great deal of his time is spent on the floor, which, in one so thoughtful of the knees of his trousers, is a curious anomaly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IN WHICH TWO MODERN LOVERS LAY THEIR CASES BEFORE ME AND I DO NOTHING FOR EITHER I have had two lovers to see me: such different ones too.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he would wear a cord this would not matter; but as he has an objection to do so, a great deal of his time is spent on the floor, which, in one so thoughtful of the knees of his trousers, is a curious anomaly.
Heathcote
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From this reading The first was Dollie Heathcote, very nervous--for him; which means that his eyeglass dropped ten times in a quarter of an hour instead of only five times.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Look here, Mr. Falconer," said Dollie, "you know the world and you're married.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The first was Dollie Heathcote, very nervous--for him; which means that his eyeglass dropped ten times in a quarter of an hour instead of only five times.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first was Dollie Heathcote, very nervous--for him; which means that his eyeglass dropped ten times in a quarter of an hour instead of only five times.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The first was Dollie Heathcote, very nervous--for him; which means that his eyeglass dropped ten times in a quarter of an hour instead of only five times.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN WHICH TWO MODERN LOVERS LAY THEIR CASES BEFORE ME AND I DO NOTHING FOR EITHER I have had two lovers to see me: such different ones too.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he would wear a cord this would not matter; but as he has an objection to do so, a great deal of his time is spent on the floor, which, in one so thoughtful of the knees of his trousers, is a curious anomaly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH TWO MODERN LOVERS LAY THEIR CASES BEFORE ME AND I DO NOTHING FOR EITHER I have had two lovers to see me: such different ones too.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The first was Dollie Heathcote, very nervous--for him; which means that his eyeglass dropped ten times in a quarter of an hour instead of only five times.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he would wear a cord this would not matter; but as he has an objection to do so, a great deal of his time is spent on the floor, which, in one so thoughtful of the knees of his trousers, is a curious anomaly.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading If he would wear a cord this would not matter; but as he has an objection to do so, a great deal of his time is spent on the floor, which, in one so thoughtful of the knees of his trousers, is a curious anomaly.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Look here, Mr. Falconer," said Dollie, "you know the world and you're married.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading IN WHICH TWO MODERN LOVERS LAY THEIR CASES BEFORE ME AND I DO NOTHING FOR EITHER I have had two lovers to see me: such different ones too.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look here, Mr. Falconer," said Dollie, "you know the world and you're married.
LOVERSnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading IN WHICH TWO MODERN LOVERS LAY THEIR CASES BEFORE ME AND I DO NOTHING FOR EITHER I have had two lovers to see me: such different ones too.
joined in matrimony
From this reading "Look here, Mr. Falconer," said Dollie, "you know the world and you're married.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading If he would wear a cord this would not matter; but as he has an objection to do so, a great deal of his time is spent on the floor, which, in one so thoughtful of the knees of his trousers, is a curious anomaly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN WHICH TWO MODERN LOVERS LAY THEIR CASES BEFORE ME AND I DO NOTHING FOR EITHER I have had two lovers to see me: such different ones too.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The first was Dollie Heathcote, very nervous--for him; which means that his eyeglass dropped ten times in a quarter of an hour instead of only five times.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading IN WHICH TWO MODERN LOVERS LAY THEIR CASES BEFORE ME AND I DO NOTHING FOR EITHER I have had two lovers to see me: such different ones too.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Look here, Mr. Falconer," said Dollie, "you know the world and you're married.
easily agitated
From this reading The first was Dollie Heathcote, very nervous--for him; which means that his eyeglass dropped ten times in a quarter of an hour instead of only five times.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If he would wear a cord this would not matter; but as he has an objection to do so, a great deal of his time is spent on the floor, which, in one so thoughtful of the knees of his trousers, is a curious anomaly.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading IN WHICH TWO MODERN LOVERS LAY THEIR CASES BEFORE ME AND I DO NOTHING FOR EITHER I have had two lovers to see me: such different ones too.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading If he would wear a cord this would not matter; but as he has an objection to do so, a great deal of his time is spent on the floor, which, in one so thoughtful of the knees of his trousers, is a curious anomaly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first was Dollie Heathcote, very nervous--for him; which means that his eyeglass dropped ten times in a quarter of an hour instead of only five times.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If he would wear a cord this would not matter; but as he has an objection to do so, a great deal of his time is spent on the floor, which, in one so thoughtful of the knees of his trousers, is a curious anomaly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If he would wear a cord this would not matter; but as he has an objection to do so, a great deal of his time is spent on the floor, which, in one so thoughtful of the knees of his trousers, is a curious anomaly.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IN WHICH TWO MODERN LOVERS LAY THEIR CASES BEFORE ME AND I DO NOTHING FOR EITHER I have had two lovers to see me: such different ones too.
and nothing more
From this reading The first was Dollie Heathcote, very nervous--for him; which means that his eyeglass dropped ten times in a quarter of an hour instead of only five times.
one of four equal parts
From this reading The first was Dollie Heathcote, very nervous--for him; which means that his eyeglass dropped ten times in a quarter of an hour instead of only five times.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Look here, Mr. Falconer," said Dollie, "you know the world and you're married.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading IN WHICH TWO MODERN LOVERS LAY THEIR CASES BEFORE ME AND I DO NOTHING FOR EITHER I have had two lovers to see me: such different ones too.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If he would wear a cord this would not matter; but as he has an objection to do so, a great deal of his time is spent on the floor, which, in one so thoughtful of the knees of his trousers, is a curious anomaly.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading If he would wear a cord this would not matter; but as he has an objection to do so, a great deal of his time is spent on the floor, which, in one so thoughtful of the knees of his trousers, is a curious anomaly.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH TWO MODERN LOVERS LAY THEIR CASES BEFORE ME AND I DO NOTHING FOR EITHER I have had two lovers to see me: such different ones too.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The first was Dollie Heathcote, very nervous--for him; which means that his eyeglass dropped ten times in a quarter of an hour instead of only five times.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first was Dollie Heathcote, very nervous--for him; which means that his eyeglass dropped ten times in a quarter of an hour instead of only five times.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first was Dollie Heathcote, very nervous--for him; which means that his eyeglass dropped ten times in a quarter of an hour instead of only five times.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH TWO MODERN LOVERS LAY THEIR CASES BEFORE ME AND I DO NOTHING FOR EITHER I have had two lovers to see me: such different ones too.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If he would wear a cord this would not matter; but as he has an objection to do so, a great deal of his time is spent on the floor, which, in one so thoughtful of the knees of his trousers, is a curious anomaly.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading If he would wear a cord this would not matter; but as he has an objection to do so, a great deal of his time is spent on the floor, which, in one so thoughtful of the knees of his trousers, is a curious anomaly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If he would wear a cord this would not matter; but as he has an objection to do so, a great deal of his time is spent on the floor, which, in one so thoughtful of the knees of his trousers, is a curious anomaly.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The first was Dollie Heathcote, very nervous--for him; which means that his eyeglass dropped ten times in a quarter of an hour instead of only five times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH TWO MODERN LOVERS LAY THEIR CASES BEFORE ME AND I DO NOTHING FOR EITHER I have had two lovers to see me: such different ones too.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading IN WHICH TWO MODERN LOVERS LAY THEIR CASES BEFORE ME AND I DO NOTHING FOR EITHER I have had two lovers to see me: such different ones too.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading If he would wear a cord this would not matter; but as he has an objection to do so, a great deal of his time is spent on the floor, which, in one so thoughtful of the knees of his trousers, is a curious anomaly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IN WHICH TWO MODERN LOVERS LAY THEIR CASES BEFORE ME AND I DO NOTHING FOR EITHER I have had two lovers to see me: such different ones too.
precisely as stated
From this reading The first was Dollie Heathcote, very nervous--for him; which means that his eyeglass dropped ten times in a quarter of an hour instead of only five times.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first was Dollie Heathcote, very nervous--for him; which means that his eyeglass dropped ten times in a quarter of an hour instead of only five times.
be dressed in
From this reading If he would wear a cord this would not matter; but as he has an objection to do so, a great deal of his time is spent on the floor, which, in one so thoughtful of the knees of his trousers, is a curious anomaly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What do you advise me to do?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH TWO MODERN LOVERS LAY THEIR CASES BEFORE ME AND I DO NOTHING FOR EITHER I have had two lovers to see me: such different ones too.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Look here, Mr. Falconer," said Dollie, "you know the world and you're married.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If he would wear a cord this would not matter; but as he has an objection to do so, a great deal of his time is spent on the floor, which, in one so thoughtful of the knees of his trousers, is a curious anomaly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Look here, Mr. Falconer," said Dollie, "you know the world and you're married.
you're
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From this reading "Look here, Mr. Falconer," said Dollie, "you know the world and you're married.
