used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
accentsnounUS /ˈæksents/
plural of “accent” — distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading She lost no time in taking advantage of the opportunity, and instead of having a fight with Nancy, and getting a reluctant consent, and still more reluctant execution of the novelty, Lucilla felt that she was doing that excellent woman a favour by naming her new dish.
anew
From this reading The faithless could not be brought back again; but Ariadne might at least have any little thing she could fancy for dinner, which, indeed, is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say.
ain't
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From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
(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 "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
allaysverbUS /əˈleɪz/
third-person singular of “allay” — lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of her own good fortune, that she had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with her usual energy into the discussion--but instinct saved Miss Marjoribanks from this mistake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
any person at all
From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
approvesverbUS /əˈpruːvz/
third-person singular of “approve” — give sanction to
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
AriadnenounUS /ˌeriˈædni/
beautiful daughter of Minos and Pasiphae; she fell in love with Theseus and gave him the thread with which he found his way out of the Minotaur's labyrinth
From this reading The faithless could not be brought back again; but Ariadne might at least have any little thing she could fancy for dinner, which, indeed, is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The faithless could not be brought back again; but Ariadne might at least have any little thing she could fancy for dinner, which, indeed, is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The faithless could not be brought back again; but Ariadne might at least have any little thing she could fancy for dinner, which, indeed, is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
blandadjectiveUS /blænd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The faithless could not be brought back again; but Ariadne might at least have any little thing she could fancy for dinner, which, indeed, is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The faithless could not be brought back again; but Ariadne might at least have any little thing she could fancy for dinner, which, indeed, is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say.
permission to do something
From this reading She lost no time in taking advantage of the opportunity, and instead of having a fight with Nancy, and getting a reluctant consent, and still more reluctant execution of the novelty, Lucilla felt that she was doing that excellent woman a favour by naming her new dish.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
dearly loved
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of her own good fortune, that she had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with her usual energy into the discussion--but instinct saved Miss Marjoribanks from this mistake.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading She lost no time in taking advantage of the opportunity, and instead of having a fight with Nancy, and getting a reluctant consent, and still more reluctant execution of the novelty, Lucilla felt that she was doing that excellent woman a favour by naming her new dish.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
else
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From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of her own good fortune, that she had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with her usual energy into the discussion--but instinct saved Miss Marjoribanks from this mistake.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of her own good fortune, that she had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with her usual energy into the discussion--but instinct saved Miss Marjoribanks from this mistake.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of her own good fortune, that she had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with her usual energy into the discussion--but instinct saved Miss Marjoribanks from this mistake.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading She lost no time in taking advantage of the opportunity, and instead of having a fight with Nancy, and getting a reluctant consent, and still more reluctant execution of the novelty, Lucilla felt that she was doing that excellent woman a favour by naming her new dish.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of her own good fortune, that she had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with her usual energy into the discussion--but instinct saved Miss Marjoribanks from this mistake.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading She lost no time in taking advantage of the opportunity, and instead of having a fight with Nancy, and getting a reluctant consent, and still more reluctant execution of the novelty, Lucilla felt that she was doing that excellent woman a favour by naming her new dish.
faithlessadjective
having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
From this reading The faithless could not be brought back again; but Ariadne might at least have any little thing she could fancy for dinner, which, indeed, is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading She lost no time in taking advantage of the opportunity, and instead of having a fight with Nancy, and getting a reluctant consent, and still more reluctant execution of the novelty, Lucilla felt that she was doing that excellent woman a favour by naming her new dish.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She lost no time in taking advantage of the opportunity, and instead of having a fight with Nancy, and getting a reluctant consent, and still more reluctant execution of the novelty, Lucilla felt that she was doing that excellent woman a favour by naming her new dish.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading She lost no time in taking advantage of the opportunity, and instead of having a fight with Nancy, and getting a reluctant consent, and still more reluctant execution of the novelty, Lucilla felt that she was doing that excellent woman a favour by naming her new dish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of her own good fortune, that she had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with her usual energy into the discussion--but instinct saved Miss Marjoribanks from this mistake.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of her own good fortune, that she had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with her usual energy into the discussion--but instinct saved Miss Marjoribanks from this mistake.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The faithless could not be brought back again; but Ariadne might at least have any little thing she could fancy for dinner, which, indeed, is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading She lost no time in taking advantage of the opportunity, and instead of having a fight with Nancy, and getting a reluctant consent, and still more reluctant execution of the novelty, Lucilla felt that she was doing that excellent woman a favour by naming her new dish.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of her own good fortune, that she had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with her usual energy into the discussion--but instinct saved Miss Marjoribanks from this mistake.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of her own good fortune, that she had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with her usual energy into the discussion--but instinct saved Miss Marjoribanks from this mistake.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The faithless could not be brought back again; but Ariadne might at least have any little thing she could fancy for dinner, which, indeed, is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She lost no time in taking advantage of the opportunity, and instead of having a fight with Nancy, and getting a reluctant consent, and still more reluctant execution of the novelty, Lucilla felt that she was doing that excellent woman a favour by naming her new dish.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
I've
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From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
an instinctive motive
From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The faithless could not be brought back again; but Ariadne might at least have any little thing she could fancy for dinner, which, indeed, is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading She lost no time in taking advantage of the opportunity, and instead of having a fight with Nancy, and getting a reluctant consent, and still more reluctant execution of the novelty, Lucilla felt that she was doing that excellent woman a favour by naming her new dish.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of her own good fortune, that she had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with her usual energy into the discussion--but instinct saved Miss Marjoribanks from this mistake.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of her own good fortune, that she had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with her usual energy into the discussion--but instinct saved Miss Marjoribanks from this mistake.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The faithless could not be brought back again; but Ariadne might at least have any little thing she could fancy for dinner, which, indeed, is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The faithless could not be brought back again; but Ariadne might at least have any little thing she could fancy for dinner, which, indeed, is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The faithless could not be brought back again; but Ariadne might at least have any little thing she could fancy for dinner, which, indeed, is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading She lost no time in taking advantage of the opportunity, and instead of having a fight with Nancy, and getting a reluctant consent, and still more reluctant execution of the novelty, Lucilla felt that she was doing that excellent woman a favour by naming her new dish.
Lucilla
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From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
Marjoribanks
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From this reading Lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of her own good fortune, that she had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with her usual energy into the discussion--but instinct saved Miss Marjoribanks from this mistake.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The faithless could not be brought back again; but Ariadne might at least have any little thing she could fancy for dinner, which, indeed, is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of her own good fortune, that she had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with her usual energy into the discussion--but instinct saved Miss Marjoribanks from this mistake.
a particular point in time
From this reading Lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of her own good fortune, that she had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with her usual energy into the discussion--but instinct saved Miss Marjoribanks from this mistake.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She lost no time in taking advantage of the opportunity, and instead of having a fight with Nancy, and getting a reluctant consent, and still more reluctant execution of the novelty, Lucilla felt that she was doing that excellent woman a favour by naming her new dish.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
namingnounUS /ˈneɪmɪŋ/
the verbal act of naming
From this reading She lost no time in taking advantage of the opportunity, and instead of having a fight with Nancy, and getting a reluctant consent, and still more reluctant execution of the novelty, Lucilla felt that she was doing that excellent woman a favour by naming her new dish.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She lost no time in taking advantage of the opportunity, and instead of having a fight with Nancy, and getting a reluctant consent, and still more reluctant execution of the novelty, Lucilla felt that she was doing that excellent woman a favour by naming her new dish.
nicestadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪsɪst/
superlative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
not any; not one
From this reading She lost no time in taking advantage of the opportunity, and instead of having a fight with Nancy, and getting a reluctant consent, and still more reluctant execution of the novelty, Lucilla felt that she was doing that excellent woman a favour by naming her new dish.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The faithless could not be brought back again; but Ariadne might at least have any little thing she could fancy for dinner, which, indeed, is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading She lost no time in taking advantage of the opportunity, and instead of having a fight with Nancy, and getting a reluctant consent, and still more reluctant execution of the novelty, Lucilla felt that she was doing that excellent woman a favour by naming her new dish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The faithless could not be brought back again; but Ariadne might at least have any little thing she could fancy for dinner, which, indeed, is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The faithless could not be brought back again; but Ariadne might at least have any little thing she could fancy for dinner, which, indeed, is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading She lost no time in taking advantage of the opportunity, and instead of having a fight with Nancy, and getting a reluctant consent, and still more reluctant execution of the novelty, Lucilla felt that she was doing that excellent woman a favour by naming her new dish.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of her own good fortune, that she had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with her usual energy into the discussion--but instinct saved Miss Marjoribanks from this mistake.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The faithless could not be brought back again; but Ariadne might at least have any little thing she could fancy for dinner, which, indeed, is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading The faithless could not be brought back again; but Ariadne might at least have any little thing she could fancy for dinner, which, indeed, is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
practisings
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From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading She lost no time in taking advantage of the opportunity, and instead of having a fight with Nancy, and getting a reluctant consent, and still more reluctant execution of the novelty, Lucilla felt that she was doing that excellent woman a favour by naming her new dish.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of her own good fortune, that she had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with her usual energy into the discussion--but instinct saved Miss Marjoribanks from this mistake.
express in words
From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of her own good fortune, that she had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with her usual energy into the discussion--but instinct saved Miss Marjoribanks from this mistake.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of her own good fortune, that she had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with her usual energy into the discussion--but instinct saved Miss Marjoribanks from this mistake.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading Lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of her own good fortune, that she had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with her usual energy into the discussion--but instinct saved Miss Marjoribanks from this mistake.
not in physical motion
From this reading She lost no time in taking advantage of the opportunity, and instead of having a fight with Nancy, and getting a reluctant consent, and still more reluctant execution of the novelty, Lucilla felt that she was doing that excellent woman a favour by naming her new dish.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of her own good fortune, that she had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with her usual energy into the discussion--but instinct saved Miss Marjoribanks from this mistake.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
sympathisers
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From this reading The faithless could not be brought back again; but Ariadne might at least have any little thing she could fancy for dinner, which, indeed, is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading She lost no time in taking advantage of the opportunity, and instead of having a fight with Nancy, and getting a reluctant consent, and still more reluctant execution of the novelty, Lucilla felt that she was doing that excellent woman a favour by naming her new dish.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of her own good fortune, that she had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with her usual energy into the discussion--but instinct saved Miss Marjoribanks from this mistake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The faithless could not be brought back again; but Ariadne might at least have any little thing she could fancy for dinner, which, indeed, is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
They're
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From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
a special situation
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She lost no time in taking advantage of the opportunity, and instead of having a fight with Nancy, and getting a reluctant consent, and still more reluctant execution of the novelty, Lucilla felt that she was doing that excellent woman a favour by naming her new dish.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading The faithless could not be brought back again; but Ariadne might at least have any little thing she could fancy for dinner, which, indeed, is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of her own good fortune, that she had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with her usual energy into the discussion--but instinct saved Miss Marjoribanks from this mistake.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of her own good fortune, that she had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with her usual energy into the discussion--but instinct saved Miss Marjoribanks from this mistake.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of her own good fortune, that she had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with her usual energy into the discussion--but instinct saved Miss Marjoribanks from this mistake.
precisely as stated
From this reading The faithless could not be brought back again; but Ariadne might at least have any little thing she could fancy for dinner, which, indeed, is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The faithless could not be brought back again; but Ariadne might at least have any little thing she could fancy for dinner, which, indeed, is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The faithless could not be brought back again; but Ariadne might at least have any little thing she could fancy for dinner, which, indeed, is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say.
which person or people
From this reading The faithless could not be brought back again; but Ariadne might at least have any little thing she could fancy for dinner, which, indeed, is a very general treatment of such a case on the part of perplexed sympathisers who do not know what to say.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lucilla was so excited for the moment by this unusual evidence of her own good fortune, that she had almost spoiled all by sitting straight up and entering with her usual energy into the discussion--but instinct saved Miss Marjoribanks from this mistake.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She lost no time in taking advantage of the opportunity, and instead of having a fight with Nancy, and getting a reluctant consent, and still more reluctant execution of the novelty, Lucilla felt that she was doing that excellent woman a favour by naming her new dish.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
you've
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From this reading "Miss Lucilla, I would say as you've been doing too much, if anybody was to ask me," said Nancy, moved by this generous impulse--"all them practisings and things.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading They're well enough for young ladies as ain't got nothing else to do; but you as has such a deal in your hands----If there was any little thing as you could fancy for dinner," said Nancy, in her most bland accents; "I've set it all down as I thought would be nicest, allays if you approves, Miss Lucilla; but if there was any little thing as you could fancy----" "Poor dear, it's all as we can do," she murmured to herself.
