used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
equally
From this reading They were dressed almost exactly alike--in full suits of deerskin, moccasins, leggings, and a long loose shirt belted in at the waist; all much worn and soiled with months of constant wear and the dust of travel.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "You are all exceedingly kind," he said with emotion.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They were dressed almost exactly alike--in full suits of deerskin, moccasins, leggings, and a long loose shirt belted in at the waist; all much worn and soiled with months of constant wear and the dust of travel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are all exceedingly kind," he said with emotion.
assented
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From this reading "Certainly, certainly!" assented Joe with ready cordiality and a kindly look at Rupert, who was beaming with joy and gratitude.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Certainly, certainly!" assented Joe with ready cordiality and a kindly look at Rupert, who was beaming with joy and gratitude.
Baird
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From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading "Certainly, certainly!" assented Joe with ready cordiality and a kindly look at Rupert, who was beaming with joy and gratitude.
beltedadjectiveUS /ˈbeltəd/
having or provided with a belt
From this reading They were dressed almost exactly alike--in full suits of deerskin, moccasins, leggings, and a long loose shirt belted in at the waist; all much worn and soiled with months of constant wear and the dust of travel.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Certainly, certainly!" assented Joe with ready cordiality and a kindly look at Rupert, who was beaming with joy and gratitude.
chimedverbUS /tʃaɪmd/
past form of “chime” — emit a sound
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
unvarying in nature
From this reading They were dressed almost exactly alike--in full suits of deerskin, moccasins, leggings, and a long loose shirt belted in at the waist; all much worn and soiled with months of constant wear and the dust of travel.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading "Certainly, certainly!" assented Joe with ready cordiality and a kindly look at Rupert, who was beaming with joy and gratitude.
deerskinnounUS /ˈdɪrskɪn/
leather from the hide of a deer
From this reading They were dressed almost exactly alike--in full suits of deerskin, moccasins, leggings, and a long loose shirt belted in at the waist; all much worn and soiled with months of constant wear and the dust of travel.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading They were dressed almost exactly alike--in full suits of deerskin, moccasins, leggings, and a long loose shirt belted in at the waist; all much worn and soiled with months of constant wear and the dust of travel.
remove the dust from
From this reading They were dressed almost exactly alike--in full suits of deerskin, moccasins, leggings, and a long loose shirt belted in at the waist; all much worn and soiled with months of constant wear and the dust of travel.
any strong feeling
From this reading "You are all exceedingly kind," he said with emotion.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading They were dressed almost exactly alike--in full suits of deerskin, moccasins, leggings, and a long loose shirt belted in at the waist; all much worn and soiled with months of constant wear and the dust of travel.
to an extreme degree
From this reading "You are all exceedingly kind," he said with emotion.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading They were dressed almost exactly alike--in full suits of deerskin, moccasins, leggings, and a long loose shirt belted in at the waist; all much worn and soiled with months of constant wear and the dust of travel.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading "Certainly, certainly!" assented Joe with ready cordiality and a kindly look at Rupert, who was beaming with joy and gratitude.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You are all exceedingly kind," he said with emotion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
Joe
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From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading "Certainly, certainly!" assented Joe with ready cordiality and a kindly look at Rupert, who was beaming with joy and gratitude.
Juanita
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From this reading And truly he and Juanita looked in need of such kindly offices.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "You are all exceedingly kind," he said with emotion.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading "Certainly, certainly!" assented Joe with ready cordiality and a kindly look at Rupert, who was beaming with joy and gratitude.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
leggingsnounUS /ˈleɡɪŋz/
plural of “legging” — a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)
From this reading They were dressed almost exactly alike--in full suits of deerskin, moccasins, leggings, and a long loose shirt belted in at the waist; all much worn and soiled with months of constant wear and the dust of travel.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
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 They were dressed almost exactly alike--in full suits of deerskin, moccasins, leggings, and a long loose shirt belted in at the waist; all much worn and soiled with months of constant wear and the dust of travel.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And truly he and Juanita looked in need of such kindly offices.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading They were dressed almost exactly alike--in full suits of deerskin, moccasins, leggings, and a long loose shirt belted in at the waist; all much worn and soiled with months of constant wear and the dust of travel.
joined in matrimony
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
moccasinsnounUS /ˈmɑːkəsɪnz/
plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
From this reading They were dressed almost exactly alike--in full suits of deerskin, moccasins, leggings, and a long loose shirt belted in at the waist; all much worn and soiled with months of constant wear and the dust of travel.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading They were dressed almost exactly alike--in full suits of deerskin, moccasins, leggings, and a long loose shirt belted in at the waist; all much worn and soiled with months of constant wear and the dust of travel.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They were dressed almost exactly alike--in full suits of deerskin, moccasins, leggings, and a long loose shirt belted in at the waist; all much worn and soiled with months of constant wear and the dust of travel.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading And truly he and Juanita looked in need of such kindly offices.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading And truly he and Juanita looked in need of such kindly offices.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Certainly, certainly!" assented Joe with ready cordiality and a kindly look at Rupert, who was beaming with joy and gratitude.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading "Certainly, certainly!" assented Joe with ready cordiality and a kindly look at Rupert, who was beaming with joy and gratitude.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You are all exceedingly kind," he said with emotion.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading They were dressed almost exactly alike--in full suits of deerskin, moccasins, leggings, and a long loose shirt belted in at the waist; all much worn and soiled with months of constant wear and the dust of travel.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
soiledadjectiveUS /sɔɪld/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading They were dressed almost exactly alike--in full suits of deerskin, moccasins, leggings, and a long loose shirt belted in at the waist; all much worn and soiled with months of constant wear and the dust of travel.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And truly he and Juanita looked in need of such kindly offices.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading They were dressed almost exactly alike--in full suits of deerskin, moccasins, leggings, and a long loose shirt belted in at the waist; all much worn and soiled with months of constant wear and the dust of travel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They were dressed almost exactly alike--in full suits of deerskin, moccasins, leggings, and a long loose shirt belted in at the waist; all much worn and soiled with months of constant wear and the dust of travel.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading And truly he and Juanita looked in need of such kindly offices.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading They were dressed almost exactly alike--in full suits of deerskin, moccasins, leggings, and a long loose shirt belted in at the waist; all much worn and soiled with months of constant wear and the dust of travel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Certainly, certainly!" assented Joe with ready cordiality and a kindly look at Rupert, who was beaming with joy and gratitude.
be dressed in
From this reading They were dressed almost exactly alike--in full suits of deerskin, moccasins, leggings, and a long loose shirt belted in at the waist; all much worn and soiled with months of constant wear and the dust of travel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were dressed almost exactly alike--in full suits of deerskin, moccasins, leggings, and a long loose shirt belted in at the waist; all much worn and soiled with months of constant wear and the dust of travel.
which person or people
From this reading "Certainly, certainly!" assented Joe with ready cordiality and a kindly look at Rupert, who was beaming with joy and gratitude.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Certainly, certainly!" assented Joe with ready cordiality and a kindly look at Rupert, who was beaming with joy and gratitude.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading They were dressed almost exactly alike--in full suits of deerskin, moccasins, leggings, and a long loose shirt belted in at the waist; all much worn and soiled with months of constant wear and the dust of travel.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are all exceedingly kind," he said with emotion.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Yes, indeed, I should think so," chimed in Mrs. Baird; "and Joe can lend him a suit to be married in (they look to be pretty near of a size), and I'll find something for the young lady."
