used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I’m only an old woman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
any thing at all
From this reading (The circumstances of five hundred pounds, thought her listener bitterly.) “Will you give me your word of honour that you have not been doing anything--unbecoming--anything that--that--would reflect on your reputation?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
BARGAININGnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡɪnɪŋ/
the negotiation of the terms of a transaction or agreement
From this reading BARGAINING.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading (The circumstances of five hundred pounds, thought her listener bitterly.) “Will you give me your word of honour that you have not been doing anything--unbecoming--anything that--that--would reflect on your reputation?
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading (The circumstances of five hundred pounds, thought her listener bitterly.) “Will you give me your word of honour that you have not been doing anything--unbecoming--anything that--that--would reflect on your reputation?
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
dearly loved
From this reading My dear, you need not look so red and indignant.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading (The circumstances of five hundred pounds, thought her listener bitterly.) “Will you give me your word of honour that you have not been doing anything--unbecoming--anything that--that--would reflect on your reputation?
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading (The circumstances of five hundred pounds, thought her listener bitterly.) “Will you give me your word of honour that you have not been doing anything--unbecoming--anything that--that--would reflect on your reputation?
a young female
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading (The circumstances of five hundred pounds, thought her listener bitterly.) “Will you give me your word of honour that you have not been doing anything--unbecoming--anything that--that--would reflect on your reputation?
HarpernounUS /ˈhɑːrpər/
someone who plays the harp
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading (The circumstances of five hundred pounds, thought her listener bitterly.) “Will you give me your word of honour that you have not been doing anything--unbecoming--anything that--that--would reflect on your reputation?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
the state of being honored
From this reading (The circumstances of five hundred pounds, thought her listener bitterly.) “Will you give me your word of honour that you have not been doing anything--unbecoming--anything that--that--would reflect on your reputation?
ten 10s
From this reading (The circumstances of five hundred pounds, thought her listener bitterly.) “Will you give me your word of honour that you have not been doing anything--unbecoming--anything that--that--would reflect on your reputation?
I'm
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From this reading I’m only an old woman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading My dear, you need not look so red and indignant.
insinuatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪnjuːeɪtɪŋ/
calculated to please or gain favor
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
listenernounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading (The circumstances of five hundred pounds, thought her listener bitterly.) “Will you give me your word of honour that you have not been doing anything--unbecoming--anything that--that--would reflect on your reputation?
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading My dear, you need not look so red and indignant.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading (The circumstances of five hundred pounds, thought her listener bitterly.) “Will you give me your word of honour that you have not been doing anything--unbecoming--anything that--that--would reflect on your reputation?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading My dear, you need not look so red and indignant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading (The circumstances of five hundred pounds, thought her listener bitterly.) “Will you give me your word of honour that you have not been doing anything--unbecoming--anything that--that--would reflect on your reputation?
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I’m only an old woman.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading (The circumstances of five hundred pounds, thought her listener bitterly.) “Will you give me your word of honour that you have not been doing anything--unbecoming--anything that--that--would reflect on your reputation?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
and nothing more
From this reading I’m only an old woman.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading (The circumstances of five hundred pounds, thought her listener bitterly.) “Will you give me your word of honour that you have not been doing anything--unbecoming--anything that--that--would reflect on your reputation?
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading My dear, you need not look so red and indignant.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading (The circumstances of five hundred pounds, thought her listener bitterly.) “Will you give me your word of honour that you have not been doing anything--unbecoming--anything that--that--would reflect on your reputation?
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading (The circumstances of five hundred pounds, thought her listener bitterly.) “Will you give me your word of honour that you have not been doing anything--unbecoming--anything that--that--would reflect on your reputation?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My dear, you need not look so red and indignant.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
carry out
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading (The circumstances of five hundred pounds, thought her listener bitterly.) “Will you give me your word of honour that you have not been doing anything--unbecoming--anything that--that--would reflect on your reputation?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading (The circumstances of five hundred pounds, thought her listener bitterly.) “Will you give me your word of honour that you have not been doing anything--unbecoming--anything that--that--would reflect on your reputation?
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
unbecomingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading (The circumstances of five hundred pounds, thought her listener bitterly.) “Will you give me your word of honour that you have not been doing anything--unbecoming--anything that--that--would reflect on your reputation?
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
which person or people
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading (The circumstances of five hundred pounds, thought her listener bitterly.) “Will you give me your word of honour that you have not been doing anything--unbecoming--anything that--that--would reflect on your reputation?
in the company of; together with
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I’m only an old woman.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading (The circumstances of five hundred pounds, thought her listener bitterly.) “Will you give me your word of honour that you have not been doing anything--unbecoming--anything that--that--would reflect on your reputation?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You see, my love,” proceeded Mrs. Harper, in a smooth, insinuating tone, “it is not _every one_ who would take you back under the circumstances;” and she paused, and peered at the girl over her spectacles with a significant air.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading (The circumstances of five hundred pounds, thought her listener bitterly.) “Will you give me your word of honour that you have not been doing anything--unbecoming--anything that--that--would reflect on your reputation?
