used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading WON ALREADY.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading You are a very good fellow, and a gentleman, but don’t be offended if I confess that I am looking higher for her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Eh!” was his only reply for quite a long time--an “eh!” incredulous, indignant, and yet not wholly combative--a long, sonorous exclamation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Eh!” was his only reply for quite a long time--an “eh!” incredulous, indignant, and yet not wholly combative--a long, sonorous exclamation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are a very good fellow, and a gentleman, but don’t be offended if I confess that I am looking higher for her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You are a very good fellow, and a gentleman, but don’t be offended if I confess that I am looking higher for her.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Personally I like you, Wynne--could not like you better; but”--and he paused--“Madeline is my only child; she is remarkably handsome--_was_, I should say for the present--and created quite a sensation in town.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Personally I like you, Wynne--could not like you better; but”--and he paused--“Madeline is my only child; she is remarkably handsome--_was_, I should say for the present--and created quite a sensation in town.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
a young person of either sex
From this reading “Personally I like you, Wynne--could not like you better; but”--and he paused--“Madeline is my only child; she is remarkably handsome--_was_, I should say for the present--and created quite a sensation in town.
combativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈbætɪv/
inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
From this reading “Eh!” was his only reply for quite a long time--an “eh!” incredulous, indignant, and yet not wholly combative--a long, sonorous exclamation.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading You are a very good fellow, and a gentleman, but don’t be offended if I confess that I am looking higher for her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Personally I like you, Wynne--could not like you better; but”--and he paused--“Madeline is my only child; she is remarkably handsome--_was_, I should say for the present--and created quite a sensation in town.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading “Personally I like you, Wynne--could not like you better; but”--and he paused--“Madeline is my only child; she is remarkably handsome--_was_, I should say for the present--and created quite a sensation in town.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
don't
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From this reading You are a very good fellow, and a gentleman, but don’t be offended if I confess that I am looking higher for her.
Eh
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From this reading “Eh!” was his only reply for quite a long time--an “eh!” incredulous, indignant, and yet not wholly combative--a long, sonorous exclamation.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading “Eh!” was his only reply for quite a long time--an “eh!” incredulous, indignant, and yet not wholly combative--a long, sonorous exclamation.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
a boy or man
From this reading You are a very good fellow, and a gentleman, but don’t be offended if I confess that I am looking higher for her.
fixingnounUS /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
a man of refinement
From this reading You are a very good fellow, and a gentleman, but don’t be offended if I confess that I am looking higher for her.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading You are a very good fellow, and a gentleman, but don’t be offended if I confess that I am looking higher for her.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading “Personally I like you, Wynne--could not like you better; but”--and he paused--“Madeline is my only child; she is remarkably handsome--_was_, I should say for the present--and created quite a sensation in town.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Personally I like you, Wynne--could not like you better; but”--and he paused--“Madeline is my only child; she is remarkably handsome--_was_, I should say for the present--and created quite a sensation in town.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading You are a very good fellow, and a gentleman, but don’t be offended if I confess that I am looking higher for her.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading You are a very good fellow, and a gentleman, but don’t be offended if I confess that I am looking higher for her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Personally I like you, Wynne--could not like you better; but”--and he paused--“Madeline is my only child; she is remarkably handsome--_was_, I should say for the present--and created quite a sensation in town.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You are a very good fellow, and a gentleman, but don’t be offended if I confess that I am looking higher for her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Personally I like you, Wynne--could not like you better; but”--and he paused--“Madeline is my only child; she is remarkably handsome--_was_, I should say for the present--and created quite a sensation in town.
incredulousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredʒələs/
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
From this reading “Eh!” was his only reply for quite a long time--an “eh!” incredulous, indignant, and yet not wholly combative--a long, sonorous exclamation.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading “Eh!” was his only reply for quite a long time--an “eh!” incredulous, indignant, and yet not wholly combative--a long, sonorous exclamation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Personally I like you, Wynne--could not like you better; but”--and he paused--“Madeline is my only child; she is remarkably handsome--_was_, I should say for the present--and created quite a sensation in town.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Personally I like you, Wynne--could not like you better; but”--and he paused--“Madeline is my only child; she is remarkably handsome--_was_, I should say for the present--and created quite a sensation in town.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
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 “Eh!” was his only reply for quite a long time--an “eh!” incredulous, indignant, and yet not wholly combative--a long, sonorous exclamation.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading You are a very good fellow, and a gentleman, but don’t be offended if I confess that I am looking higher for her.
Madeline
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From this reading “Personally I like you, Wynne--could not like you better; but”--and he paused--“Madeline is my only child; she is remarkably handsome--_was_, I should say for the present--and created quite a sensation in town.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Personally I like you, Wynne--could not like you better; but”--and he paused--“Madeline is my only child; she is remarkably handsome--_was_, I should say for the present--and created quite a sensation in town.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Eh!” was his only reply for quite a long time--an “eh!” incredulous, indignant, and yet not wholly combative--a long, sonorous exclamation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading You are a very good fellow, and a gentleman, but don’t be offended if I confess that I am looking higher for her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
and nothing more
From this reading “Eh!” was his only reply for quite a long time--an “eh!” incredulous, indignant, and yet not wholly combative--a long, sonorous exclamation.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading “Personally I like you, Wynne--could not like you better; but”--and he paused--“Madeline is my only child; she is remarkably handsome--_was_, I should say for the present--and created quite a sensation in town.
PersonallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading “Personally I like you, Wynne--could not like you better; but”--and he paused--“Madeline is my only child; she is remarkably handsome--_was_, I should say for the present--and created quite a sensation in town.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Personally I like you, Wynne--could not like you better; but”--and he paused--“Madeline is my only child; she is remarkably handsome--_was_, I should say for the present--and created quite a sensation in town.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Eh!” was his only reply for quite a long time--an “eh!” incredulous, indignant, and yet not wholly combative--a long, sonorous exclamation.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading “Personally I like you, Wynne--could not like you better; but”--and he paused--“Madeline is my only child; she is remarkably handsome--_was_, I should say for the present--and created quite a sensation in town.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “Eh!” was his only reply for quite a long time--an “eh!” incredulous, indignant, and yet not wholly combative--a long, sonorous exclamation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
express in words
From this reading “Personally I like you, Wynne--could not like you better; but”--and he paused--“Madeline is my only child; she is remarkably handsome--_was_, I should say for the present--and created quite a sensation in town.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading “Personally I like you, Wynne--could not like you better; but”--and he paused--“Madeline is my only child; she is remarkably handsome--_was_, I should say for the present--and created quite a sensation in town.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Personally I like you, Wynne--could not like you better; but”--and he paused--“Madeline is my only child; she is remarkably handsome--_was_, I should say for the present--and created quite a sensation in town.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Personally I like you, Wynne--could not like you better; but”--and he paused--“Madeline is my only child; she is remarkably handsome--_was_, I should say for the present--and created quite a sensation in town.
shufflingnounUS /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/
walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
sonorousadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːnərəs/
full and loud and deep
From this reading “Eh!” was his only reply for quite a long time--an “eh!” incredulous, indignant, and yet not wholly combative--a long, sonorous exclamation.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You are a very good fellow, and a gentleman, but don’t be offended if I confess that I am looking higher for her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Eh!” was his only reply for quite a long time--an “eh!” incredulous, indignant, and yet not wholly combative--a long, sonorous exclamation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading “Personally I like you, Wynne--could not like you better; but”--and he paused--“Madeline is my only child; she is remarkably handsome--_was_, I should say for the present--and created quite a sensation in town.
precisely as stated
From this reading You are a very good fellow, and a gentleman, but don’t be offended if I confess that I am looking higher for her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
which person or people
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading “Eh!” was his only reply for quite a long time--an “eh!” incredulous, indignant, and yet not wholly combative--a long, sonorous exclamation.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading WON ALREADY.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
Wynne
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From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
but in spite of that
From this reading “Eh!” was his only reply for quite a long time--an “eh!” incredulous, indignant, and yet not wholly combative--a long, sonorous exclamation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Then, what would you think of taking me for a son-in-law?” said Mr. Wynne, fixing his dark eyes steadily on the little man opposite to him, who was busily shuffling the cards.
