used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Hush!" said Dora, soothingly, some hours later, as she sat in Minnie's room beside her, holding a hand in her own.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
(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 "All will be fair and bright soon, dear Minnie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "All will be fair and bright soon, dear Minnie.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Hush!" said Dora, soothingly, some hours later, as she sat in Minnie's room beside her, holding a hand in her own.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "All will be fair and bright soon, dear Minnie.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Burton has been the mover in all this, to win you; I think that man loves you, in truth I do."
next to; at the side of
From this reading "Hush!" said Dora, soothingly, some hours later, as she sat in Minnie's room beside her, holding a hand in her own.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading "All will be fair and bright soon, dear Minnie.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading Mr. Burton has been the mover in all this, to win you; I think that man loves you, in truth I do."
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading "And would _you_ counsel me," cried the sobbing girl, "to marry so unworthy a creature?--this prying, mean, wicked man?"
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "And would _you_ counsel me," cried the sobbing girl, "to marry so unworthy a creature?--this prying, mean, wicked man?"
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "And would _you_ counsel me," cried the sobbing girl, "to marry so unworthy a creature?--this prying, mean, wicked man?"
dearly loved
From this reading "All will be fair and bright soon, dear Minnie.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mr. Burton has been the mover in all this, to win you; I think that man loves you, in truth I do."
Dora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hush!" said Dora, soothingly, some hours later, as she sat in Minnie's room beside her, holding a hand in her own.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "All will be fair and bright soon, dear Minnie.
a young female
From this reading "And would _you_ counsel me," cried the sobbing girl, "to marry so unworthy a creature?--this prying, mean, wicked man?"
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Hush!" said Dora, soothingly, some hours later, as she sat in Minnie's room beside her, holding a hand in her own.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Burton has been the mover in all this, to win you; I think that man loves you, in truth I do."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Hush!" said Dora, soothingly, some hours later, as she sat in Minnie's room beside her, holding a hand in her own.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "Hush!" said Dora, soothingly, some hours later, as she sat in Minnie's room beside her, holding a hand in her own.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "Hush!" said Dora, soothingly, some hours later, as she sat in Minnie's room beside her, holding a hand in her own.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading "Hush!" said Dora, soothingly, some hours later, as she sat in Minnie's room beside her, holding a hand in her own.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mr. Burton has been the mover in all this, to win you; I think that man loves you, in truth I do."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Hush!" said Dora, soothingly, some hours later, as she sat in Minnie's room beside her, holding a hand in her own.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "Hush!" said Dora, soothingly, some hours later, as she sat in Minnie's room beside her, holding a hand in her own.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Mr. Burton has been the mover in all this, to win you; I think that man loves you, in truth I do."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Burton has been the mover in all this, to win you; I think that man loves you, in truth I do."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
take in marriage
From this reading "And would _you_ counsel me," cried the sobbing girl, "to marry so unworthy a creature?--this prying, mean, wicked man?"
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And would _you_ counsel me," cried the sobbing girl, "to marry so unworthy a creature?--this prying, mean, wicked man?"
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "And would _you_ counsel me," cried the sobbing girl, "to marry so unworthy a creature?--this prying, mean, wicked man?"
Minnie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "All will be fair and bright soon, dear Minnie.
Minnie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hush!" said Dora, soothingly, some hours later, as she sat in Minnie's room beside her, holding a hand in her own.
a particular point in time
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
movernounUS /ˈmuːvər/
workman employed by a moving company
From this reading Mr. Burton has been the mover in all this, to win you; I think that man loves you, in truth I do."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Burton has been the mover in all this, to win you; I think that man loves you, in truth I do."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Hush!" said Dora, soothingly, some hours later, as she sat in Minnie's room beside her, holding a hand in her own.
pryingnounUS /ˈpraɪɪŋ/
offensive inquisitiveness
From this reading "And would _you_ counsel me," cried the sobbing girl, "to marry so unworthy a creature?--this prying, mean, wicked man?"
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Hush!" said Dora, soothingly, some hours later, as she sat in Minnie's room beside her, holding a hand in her own.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Hush!" said Dora, soothingly, some hours later, as she sat in Minnie's room beside her, holding a hand in her own.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "Hush!" said Dora, soothingly, some hours later, as she sat in Minnie's room beside her, holding a hand in her own.
only a very short time before
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hush!" said Dora, soothingly, some hours later, as she sat in Minnie's room beside her, holding a hand in her own.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "And would _you_ counsel me," cried the sobbing girl, "to marry so unworthy a creature?--this prying, mean, wicked man?"
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading "And would _you_ counsel me," cried the sobbing girl, "to marry so unworthy a creature?--this prying, mean, wicked man?"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Hush!" said Dora, soothingly, some hours later, as she sat in Minnie's room beside her, holding a hand in her own.
in the near future
From this reading "All will be fair and bright soon, dear Minnie.
soothinglyadverbUS /ˈsuːðɪŋli/
in a soothing manner
From this reading "Hush!" said Dora, soothingly, some hours later, as she sat in Minnie's room beside her, holding a hand in her own.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Burton has been the mover in all this, to win you; I think that man loves you, in truth I do."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Burton has been the mover in all this, to win you; I think that man loves you, in truth I do."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Mr. Burton has been the mover in all this, to win you; I think that man loves you, in truth I do."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Burton has been the mover in all this, to win you; I think that man loves you, in truth I do."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Burton has been the mover in all this, to win you; I think that man loves you, in truth I do."
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Mr. Burton has been the mover in all this, to win you; I think that man loves you, in truth I do."
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading "And would _you_ counsel me," cried the sobbing girl, "to marry so unworthy a creature?--this prying, mean, wicked man?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Dora was silent a moment, in embarrassed thought; then she looked up and answered, though not at ease, evidently, "Why, he may seem many harsh things now; jealous of his cousin, he knows scarcely which way to act.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading "And would _you_ counsel me," cried the sobbing girl, "to marry so unworthy a creature?--this prying, mean, wicked man?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "All will be fair and bright soon, dear Minnie.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Mr. Burton has been the mover in all this, to win you; I think that man loves you, in truth I do."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "And would _you_ counsel me," cried the sobbing girl, "to marry so unworthy a creature?--this prying, mean, wicked man?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mr. Burton has been the mover in all this, to win you; I think that man loves you, in truth I do."
