used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Oh! that's a pity, I'm sure," said the commiserating listener, shaking her head; "that shouldn't be, you know: it's very wrong."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "So I tell her," continued he, "but she persists in it, and unhesitatingly insults Marmaduke Burton before my face--something about some trees; I don't exactly know what she meant, but _he_ did, and walked away quite offended."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am _not_ treated like the master in my own house; no one consults or obeys me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "So I tell her," continued he, "but she persists in it, and unhesitatingly insults Marmaduke Burton before my face--something about some trees; I don't exactly know what she meant, but _he_ did, and walked away quite offended."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Just so, Mrs. Gillett," he said; "just as you say.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "So I tell her," continued he, "but she persists in it, and unhesitatingly insults Marmaduke Burton before my face--something about some trees; I don't exactly know what she meant, but _he_ did, and walked away quite offended."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Oh! that's a pity, I'm sure," said the commiserating listener, shaking her head; "that shouldn't be, you know: it's very wrong."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "So I tell her," continued he, "but she persists in it, and unhesitatingly insults Marmaduke Burton before my face--something about some trees; I don't exactly know what she meant, but _he_ did, and walked away quite offended."
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading "So I tell her," continued he, "but she persists in it, and unhesitatingly insults Marmaduke Burton before my face--something about some trees; I don't exactly know what she meant, but _he_ did, and walked away quite offended."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "So I tell her," continued he, "but she persists in it, and unhesitatingly insults Marmaduke Burton before my face--something about some trees; I don't exactly know what she meant, but _he_ did, and walked away quite offended."
commiseratingverbUS /kəˈmɪsəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “commiserate” — to feel or express sympathy or compassion
From this reading "Oh! that's a pity, I'm sure," said the commiserating listener, shaking her head; "that shouldn't be, you know: it's very wrong."
consultsverbUS /kənˈsʌlts/
third-person singular of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading I am _not_ treated like the master in my own house; no one consults or obeys me.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "So I tell her," continued he, "but she persists in it, and unhesitatingly insults Marmaduke Burton before my face--something about some trees; I don't exactly know what she meant, but _he_ did, and walked away quite offended."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "So I tell her," continued he, "but she persists in it, and unhesitatingly insults Marmaduke Burton before my face--something about some trees; I don't exactly know what she meant, but _he_ did, and walked away quite offended."
don't
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From this reading "So I tell her," continued he, "but she persists in it, and unhesitatingly insults Marmaduke Burton before my face--something about some trees; I don't exactly know what she meant, but _he_ did, and walked away quite offended."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As for my niece, she opposes me in every possible way!"
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "So I tell her," continued he, "but she persists in it, and unhesitatingly insults Marmaduke Burton before my face--something about some trees; I don't exactly know what she meant, but _he_ did, and walked away quite offended."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "So I tell her," continued he, "but she persists in it, and unhesitatingly insults Marmaduke Burton before my face--something about some trees; I don't exactly know what she meant, but _he_ did, and walked away quite offended."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for my niece, she opposes me in every possible way!"
Gillett
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From this reading "Just so, Mrs. Gillett," he said; "just as you say.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Just so, Mrs. Gillett," he said; "just as you say.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Oh! that's a pity, I'm sure," said the commiserating listener, shaking her head; "that shouldn't be, you know: it's very wrong."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Oh! that's a pity, I'm sure," said the commiserating listener, shaking her head; "that shouldn't be, you know: it's very wrong."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I am _not_ treated like the master in my own house; no one consults or obeys me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am _not_ treated like the master in my own house; no one consults or obeys me.
I'm
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From this reading "Oh! that's a pity, I'm sure," said the commiserating listener, shaking her head; "that shouldn't be, you know: it's very wrong."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am _not_ treated like the master in my own house; no one consults or obeys me.
insultsnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlts/
plural of “insult” — a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading "So I tell her," continued he, "but she persists in it, and unhesitatingly insults Marmaduke Burton before my face--something about some trees; I don't exactly know what she meant, but _he_ did, and walked away quite offended."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "So I tell her," continued he, "but she persists in it, and unhesitatingly insults Marmaduke Burton before my face--something about some trees; I don't exactly know what she meant, but _he_ did, and walked away quite offended."
it's
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From this reading "Oh! that's a pity, I'm sure," said the commiserating listener, shaking her head; "that shouldn't be, you know: it's very wrong."
and nothing more
From this reading "Just so, Mrs. Gillett," he said; "just as you say.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Oh! that's a pity, I'm sure," said the commiserating listener, shaking her head; "that shouldn't be, you know: it's very wrong."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I am _not_ treated like the master in my own house; no one consults or obeys me.
listenernounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading "Oh! that's a pity, I'm sure," said the commiserating listener, shaking her head; "that shouldn't be, you know: it's very wrong."
Marmaduke
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From this reading "So I tell her," continued he, "but she persists in it, and unhesitatingly insults Marmaduke Burton before my face--something about some trees; I don't exactly know what she meant, but _he_ did, and walked away quite offended."
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading I am _not_ treated like the master in my own house; no one consults or obeys me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am _not_ treated like the master in my own house; no one consults or obeys me.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "So I tell her," continued he, "but she persists in it, and unhesitatingly insults Marmaduke Burton before my face--something about some trees; I don't exactly know what she meant, but _he_ did, and walked away quite offended."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Just so, Mrs. Gillett," he said; "just as you say.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am _not_ treated like the master in my own house; no one consults or obeys me.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading As for my niece, she opposes me in every possible way!"
not any; not one
From this reading I am _not_ treated like the master in my own house; no one consults or obeys me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am _not_ treated like the master in my own house; no one consults or obeys me.
obeysverbUS /oʊˈbeɪz/
third-person singular of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading I am _not_ treated like the master in my own house; no one consults or obeys me.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading "So I tell her," continued he, "but she persists in it, and unhesitatingly insults Marmaduke Burton before my face--something about some trees; I don't exactly know what she meant, but _he_ did, and walked away quite offended."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh! that's a pity, I'm sure," said the commiserating listener, shaking her head; "that shouldn't be, you know: it's very wrong."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I am _not_ treated like the master in my own house; no one consults or obeys me.
opposesverbUS /əˈpoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “oppose” — be against; express opposition to
From this reading As for my niece, she opposes me in every possible way!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I am _not_ treated like the master in my own house; no one consults or obeys me.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I am _not_ treated like the master in my own house; no one consults or obeys me.
persistsverbUS /pərˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading "So I tell her," continued he, "but she persists in it, and unhesitatingly insults Marmaduke Burton before my face--something about some trees; I don't exactly know what she meant, but _he_ did, and walked away quite offended."
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "Oh! that's a pity, I'm sure," said the commiserating listener, shaking her head; "that shouldn't be, you know: it's very wrong."
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As for my niece, she opposes me in every possible way!"
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "So I tell her," continued he, "but she persists in it, and unhesitatingly insults Marmaduke Burton before my face--something about some trees; I don't exactly know what she meant, but _he_ did, and walked away quite offended."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Just so, Mrs. Gillett," he said; "just as you say.
express in words
From this reading "Just so, Mrs. Gillett," he said; "just as you say.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading "Oh! that's a pity, I'm sure," said the commiserating listener, shaking her head; "that shouldn't be, you know: it's very wrong."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for my niece, she opposes me in every possible way!"
shouldn't
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From this reading "Oh! that's a pity, I'm sure," said the commiserating listener, shaking her head; "that shouldn't be, you know: it's very wrong."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Just so, Mrs. Gillett," he said; "just as you say.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "So I tell her," continued he, "but she persists in it, and unhesitatingly insults Marmaduke Burton before my face--something about some trees; I don't exactly know what she meant, but _he_ did, and walked away quite offended."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "So I tell her," continued he, "but she persists in it, and unhesitatingly insults Marmaduke Burton before my face--something about some trees; I don't exactly know what she meant, but _he_ did, and walked away quite offended."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Oh! that's a pity, I'm sure," said the commiserating listener, shaking her head; "that shouldn't be, you know: it's very wrong."
express in words
From this reading "So I tell her," continued he, "but she persists in it, and unhesitatingly insults Marmaduke Burton before my face--something about some trees; I don't exactly know what she meant, but _he_ did, and walked away quite offended."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Oh! that's a pity, I'm sure," said the commiserating listener, shaking her head; "that shouldn't be, you know: it's very wrong."
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh! that's a pity, I'm sure," said the commiserating listener, shaking her head; "that shouldn't be, you know: it's very wrong."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am _not_ treated like the master in my own house; no one consults or obeys me.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading I am _not_ treated like the master in my own house; no one consults or obeys me.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading "So I tell her," continued he, "but she persists in it, and unhesitatingly insults Marmaduke Burton before my face--something about some trees; I don't exactly know what she meant, but _he_ did, and walked away quite offended."
unhesitatinglyadverbUS /ənˈhezɪteɪtɪŋli/
without hesitation
From this reading "So I tell her," continued he, "but she persists in it, and unhesitatingly insults Marmaduke Burton before my face--something about some trees; I don't exactly know what she meant, but _he_ did, and walked away quite offended."
precisely as stated
From this reading "Oh! that's a pity, I'm sure," said the commiserating listener, shaking her head; "that shouldn't be, you know: it's very wrong."
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "So I tell her," continued he, "but she persists in it, and unhesitatingly insults Marmaduke Burton before my face--something about some trees; I don't exactly know what she meant, but _he_ did, and walked away quite offended."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As for my niece, she opposes me in every possible way!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "So I tell her," continued he, "but she persists in it, and unhesitatingly insults Marmaduke Burton before my face--something about some trees; I don't exactly know what she meant, but _he_ did, and walked away quite offended."
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "Oh! that's a pity, I'm sure," said the commiserating listener, shaking her head; "that shouldn't be, you know: it's very wrong."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Just so, Mrs. Gillett," he said; "just as you say.
