used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Marian,” said Ben, one pleasant April morning, “Frederic’s house is finished in tip-top style, and if you say so, we’ll go out and take a look.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Marian,” said Ben, one pleasant April morning, “Frederic’s house is finished in tip-top style, and if you say so, we’ll go out and take a look.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading “Marian,” said Ben, one pleasant April morning, “Frederic’s house is finished in tip-top style, and if you say so, we’ll go out and take a look.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It will do you good to see the old place once more and know just how things are fixed.”
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading “Marian,” said Ben, one pleasant April morning, “Frederic’s house is finished in tip-top style, and if you say so, we’ll go out and take a look.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Oh, I’d like it so much,” returned Marian, “but what if I should fall upon Frederic?”
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
clapverbUS /klæp/
put quickly or forcibly
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
clothing in general
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
comin
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From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
decidingnounUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision
From this reading Marian did not hesitate long ere deciding to go, and in a few moments they were in the street.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Marian did not hesitate long ere deciding to go, and in a few moments they were in the street.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It will do you good to see the old place once more and know just how things are fixed.”
an old word for “before”
From this reading Marian did not hesitate long ere deciding to go, and in a few moments they were in the street.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading “Oh, I’d like it so much,” returned Marian, “but what if I should fall upon Frederic?”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Marian did not hesitate long ere deciding to go, and in a few moments they were in the street.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading “Marian,” said Ben, one pleasant April morning, “Frederic’s house is finished in tip-top style, and if you say so, we’ll go out and take a look.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading It will do you good to see the old place once more and know just how things are fixed.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
Frederic
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From this reading “Oh, I’d like it so much,” returned Marian, “but what if I should fall upon Frederic?”
Frederic's
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From this reading “Marian,” said Ben, one pleasant April morning, “Frederic’s house is finished in tip-top style, and if you say so, we’ll go out and take a look.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Marian,” said Ben, one pleasant April morning, “Frederic’s house is finished in tip-top style, and if you say so, we’ll go out and take a look.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It will do you good to see the old place once more and know just how things are fixed.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Marian did not hesitate long ere deciding to go, and in a few moments they were in the street.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “Marian,” said Ben, one pleasant April morning, “Frederic’s house is finished in tip-top style, and if you say so, we’ll go out and take a look.
how
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From this reading It will do you good to see the old place once more and know just how things are fixed.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Oh, I’d like it so much,” returned Marian, “but what if I should fall upon Frederic?”
I'd
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From this reading “Oh, I’d like it so much,” returned Marian, “but what if I should fall upon Frederic?”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Marian,” said Ben, one pleasant April morning, “Frederic’s house is finished in tip-top style, and if you say so, we’ll go out and take a look.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Marian,” said Ben, one pleasant April morning, “Frederic’s house is finished in tip-top style, and if you say so, we’ll go out and take a look.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Marian,” said Ben, one pleasant April morning, “Frederic’s house is finished in tip-top style, and if you say so, we’ll go out and take a look.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will do you good to see the old place once more and know just how things are fixed.”
jiff
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From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
and nothing more
From this reading It will do you good to see the old place once more and know just how things are fixed.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It will do you good to see the old place once more and know just how things are fixed.”
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Oh, I’d like it so much,” returned Marian, “but what if I should fall upon Frederic?”
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Marian did not hesitate long ere deciding to go, and in a few moments they were in the street.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Marian,” said Ben, one pleasant April morning, “Frederic’s house is finished in tip-top style, and if you say so, we’ll go out and take a look.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading “Marian,” said Ben, one pleasant April morning, “Frederic’s house is finished in tip-top style, and if you say so, we’ll go out and take a look.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Marian did not hesitate long ere deciding to go, and in a few moments they were in the street.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It will do you good to see the old place once more and know just how things are fixed.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Marian,” said Ben, one pleasant April morning, “Frederic’s house is finished in tip-top style, and if you say so, we’ll go out and take a look.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Oh, I’d like it so much,” returned Marian, “but what if I should fall upon Frederic?”
not any; not one
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Marian did not hesitate long ere deciding to go, and in a few moments they were in the street.
nothin
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From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, I’d like it so much,” returned Marian, “but what if I should fall upon Frederic?”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It will do you good to see the old place once more and know just how things are fixed.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
on one occasion
From this reading It will do you good to see the old place once more and know just how things are fixed.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Marian,” said Ben, one pleasant April morning, “Frederic’s house is finished in tip-top style, and if you say so, we’ll go out and take a look.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Marian,” said Ben, one pleasant April morning, “Frederic’s house is finished in tip-top style, and if you say so, we’ll go out and take a look.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It will do you good to see the old place once more and know just how things are fixed.”
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading “Marian,” said Ben, one pleasant April morning, “Frederic’s house is finished in tip-top style, and if you say so, we’ll go out and take a look.
Raymond
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From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Oh, I’d like it so much,” returned Marian, “but what if I should fall upon Frederic?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Marian,” said Ben, one pleasant April morning, “Frederic’s house is finished in tip-top style, and if you say so, we’ll go out and take a look.
express in words
From this reading “Marian,” said Ben, one pleasant April morning, “Frederic’s house is finished in tip-top style, and if you say so, we’ll go out and take a look.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It will do you good to see the old place once more and know just how things are fixed.”
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Oh, I’d like it so much,” returned Marian, “but what if I should fall upon Frederic?”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Marian,” said Ben, one pleasant April morning, “Frederic’s house is finished in tip-top style, and if you say so, we’ll go out and take a look.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Marian did not hesitate long ere deciding to go, and in a few moments they were in the street.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Marian,” said Ben, one pleasant April morning, “Frederic’s house is finished in tip-top style, and if you say so, we’ll go out and take a look.
carry out
From this reading “Marian,” said Ben, one pleasant April morning, “Frederic’s house is finished in tip-top style, and if you say so, we’ll go out and take a look.
tendin
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From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It will do you good to see the old place once more and know just how things are fixed.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marian did not hesitate long ere deciding to go, and in a few moments they were in the street.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It will do you good to see the old place once more and know just how things are fixed.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
tip-topadverb
to the highest extent
From this reading “Marian,” said Ben, one pleasant April morning, “Frederic’s house is finished in tip-top style, and if you say so, we’ll go out and take a look.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It will do you good to see the old place once more and know just how things are fixed.”
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Oh, I’d like it so much,” returned Marian, “but what if I should fall upon Frederic?”
wasn't
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From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
we'll
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From this reading “Marian,” said Ben, one pleasant April morning, “Frederic’s house is finished in tip-top style, and if you say so, we’ll go out and take a look.
we've
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From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Marian did not hesitate long ere deciding to go, and in a few moments they were in the street.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Oh, I’d like it so much,” returned Marian, “but what if I should fall upon Frederic?”
which person or people
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will do you good to see the old place once more and know just how things are fixed.”
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
won't
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From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Marian,” said Ben, one pleasant April morning, “Frederic’s house is finished in tip-top style, and if you say so, we’ll go out and take a look.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “No danger,” answered Ben; “the man who has charge of everything told me he wasn’t comin’ till May, and the old woman who is tendin’ to things knows I have seen Mr. Raymond, for I told her so, and she won’t think nothin’; so clap on your clothes in a jiff, for we’ve barely time to reach the cars.”
