used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
any thing at all
From this reading "I did not ask or beg anything of Mr. Checkynshaw.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I did not ask or beg anything of Mr. Checkynshaw.
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "I did not ask or beg anything of Mr. Checkynshaw.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
cannot
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From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
Checkynshaw
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From this reading "I did not ask or beg anything of Mr. Checkynshaw.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading THE QUITCLAIM DEED.
characterized by great determination
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I did not ask or beg anything of Mr. Checkynshaw.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
Fitz
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From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
something acquired without compensation
From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I did not ask or beg anything of Mr. Checkynshaw.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I did not ask or beg anything of Mr. Checkynshaw.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I did not ask or beg anything of Mr. Checkynshaw.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
Phillimore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
QUITCLAIMnoun
document transferring title or right or claim to another
From this reading THE QUITCLAIM DEED.
on the contrary
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
show unwillingness towards
From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
done under pressure
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
carry out
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE QUITCLAIM DEED.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading He volunteered to give it to me, rather for my sister's sake than my own, perhaps; but I feel that I ought to take it."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
Wittleworth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Perhaps you can afford to refuse a gift of ten thousand dollars--I cannot," replied Mrs. Wittleworth.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mother, you are determined to be imposed upon," said Fitz, as he rushed into the house with the astounding intelligence he had obtained in Phillimore Court.
