used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You see, Peg, I have nothing but useful things at home, for we can't afford anything else, and I do so dearly love a taste of luxury now and then.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading You see, Peg, I have nothing but useful things at home, for we can't afford anything else, and I do so dearly love a taste of luxury now and then.
(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 I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I knew it did, though I tried so hard to smile and look pleased.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
any thing at all
From this reading You see, Peg, I have nothing but useful things at home, for we can't afford anything else, and I do so dearly love a taste of luxury now and then.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
make certain of
From this reading And I do assure you, my dear girl, that the Christmas before last I got four dozen handkerchiefs, and five separate pairs of gloves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You see, Peg, I have nothing but useful things at home, for we can't afford anything else, and I do so dearly love a taste of luxury now and then.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Gloves I don't mind, for they are _nicely_ useful; but I nearly spread out all the forty-eight handkerchiefs on the bed, and wept over them with sheer rage that they weren't something else...
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And I do assure you, my dear girl, that the Christmas before last I got four dozen handkerchiefs, and five separate pairs of gloves.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You see, Peg, I have nothing but useful things at home, for we can't afford anything else, and I do so dearly love a taste of luxury now and then.
can't
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From this reading You see, Peg, I have nothing but useful things at home, for we can't afford anything else, and I do so dearly love a taste of luxury now and then.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading And I do assure you, my dear girl, that the Christmas before last I got four dozen handkerchiefs, and five separate pairs of gloves.
dearly loved
From this reading And I do assure you, my dear girl, that the Christmas before last I got four dozen handkerchiefs, and five separate pairs of gloves.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading You see, Peg, I have nothing but useful things at home, for we can't afford anything else, and I do so dearly love a taste of luxury now and then.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I knew it did, though I tried so hard to smile and look pleased.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You see, Peg, I have nothing but useful things at home, for we can't afford anything else, and I do so dearly love a taste of luxury now and then.
don't
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From this reading Gloves I don't mind, for they are _nicely_ useful; but I nearly spread out all the forty-eight handkerchiefs on the bed, and wept over them with sheer rage that they weren't something else...
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading And I do assure you, my dear girl, that the Christmas before last I got four dozen handkerchiefs, and five separate pairs of gloves.
else
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From this reading You see, Peg, I have nothing but useful things at home, for we can't afford anything else, and I do so dearly love a taste of luxury now and then.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading And I do assure you, my dear girl, that the Christmas before last I got four dozen handkerchiefs, and five separate pairs of gloves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You see, Peg, I have nothing but useful things at home, for we can't afford anything else, and I do so dearly love a taste of luxury now and then.
forty-eightadjective
being eight more than forty
From this reading Gloves I don't mind, for they are _nicely_ useful; but I nearly spread out all the forty-eight handkerchiefs on the bed, and wept over them with sheer rage that they weren't something else...
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading And I do assure you, my dear girl, that the Christmas before last I got four dozen handkerchiefs, and five separate pairs of gloves.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
a young female
From this reading And I do assure you, my dear girl, that the Christmas before last I got four dozen handkerchiefs, and five separate pairs of gloves.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading And I do assure you, my dear girl, that the Christmas before last I got four dozen handkerchiefs, and five separate pairs of gloves.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading And I do assure you, my dear girl, that the Christmas before last I got four dozen handkerchiefs, and five separate pairs of gloves.
handkerchiefsnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃəfs/
plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading And I do assure you, my dear girl, that the Christmas before last I got four dozen handkerchiefs, and five separate pairs of gloves.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "I knew it did, though I tried so hard to smile and look pleased.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You see, Peg, I have nothing but useful things at home, for we can't afford anything else, and I do so dearly love a taste of luxury now and then.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading You see, Peg, I have nothing but useful things at home, for we can't afford anything else, and I do so dearly love a taste of luxury now and then.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I knew it did, though I tried so hard to smile and look pleased.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I knew it did, though I tried so hard to smile and look pleased.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I knew it did, though I tried so hard to smile and look pleased.
immediately past
From this reading And I do assure you, my dear girl, that the Christmas before last I got four dozen handkerchiefs, and five separate pairs of gloves.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I knew it did, though I tried so hard to smile and look pleased.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading You see, Peg, I have nothing but useful things at home, for we can't afford anything else, and I do so dearly love a taste of luxury now and then.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading You see, Peg, I have nothing but useful things at home, for we can't afford anything else, and I do so dearly love a taste of luxury now and then.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Gloves I don't mind, for they are _nicely_ useful; but I nearly spread out all the forty-eight handkerchiefs on the bed, and wept over them with sheer rage that they weren't something else...
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And I do assure you, my dear girl, that the Christmas before last I got four dozen handkerchiefs, and five separate pairs of gloves.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Gloves I don't mind, for they are _nicely_ useful; but I nearly spread out all the forty-eight handkerchiefs on the bed, and wept over them with sheer rage that they weren't something else...
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading Gloves I don't mind, for they are _nicely_ useful; but I nearly spread out all the forty-eight handkerchiefs on the bed, and wept over them with sheer rage that they weren't something else...
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
not one thing; not anything
From this reading You see, Peg, I have nothing but useful things at home, for we can't afford anything else, and I do so dearly love a taste of luxury now and then.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading You see, Peg, I have nothing but useful things at home, for we can't afford anything else, and I do so dearly love a taste of luxury now and then.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You see, Peg, I have nothing but useful things at home, for we can't afford anything else, and I do so dearly love a taste of luxury now and then.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gloves I don't mind, for they are _nicely_ useful; but I nearly spread out all the forty-eight handkerchiefs on the bed, and wept over them with sheer rage that they weren't something else...
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Gloves I don't mind, for they are _nicely_ useful; but I nearly spread out all the forty-eight handkerchiefs on the bed, and wept over them with sheer rage that they weren't something else...
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Gloves I don't mind, for they are _nicely_ useful; but I nearly spread out all the forty-eight handkerchiefs on the bed, and wept over them with sheer rage that they weren't something else...
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading And I do assure you, my dear girl, that the Christmas before last I got four dozen handkerchiefs, and five separate pairs of gloves.
PegnounUS /peɡ/
a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
From this reading You see, Peg, I have nothing but useful things at home, for we can't afford anything else, and I do so dearly love a taste of luxury now and then.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "I knew it did, though I tried so hard to smile and look pleased.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Gloves I don't mind, for they are _nicely_ useful; but I nearly spread out all the forty-eight handkerchiefs on the bed, and wept over them with sheer rage that they weren't something else...
express in words
From this reading I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see, Peg, I have nothing but useful things at home, for we can't afford anything else, and I do so dearly love a taste of luxury now and then.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading And I do assure you, my dear girl, that the Christmas before last I got four dozen handkerchiefs, and five separate pairs of gloves.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Gloves I don't mind, for they are _nicely_ useful; but I nearly spread out all the forty-eight handkerchiefs on the bed, and wept over them with sheer rage that they weren't something else...
and nothing more
From this reading I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "I knew it did, though I tried so hard to smile and look pleased.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I knew it did, though I tried so hard to smile and look pleased.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Gloves I don't mind, for they are _nicely_ useful; but I nearly spread out all the forty-eight handkerchiefs on the bed, and wept over them with sheer rage that they weren't something else...
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading You see, Peg, I have nothing but useful things at home, for we can't afford anything else, and I do so dearly love a taste of luxury now and then.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And I do assure you, my dear girl, that the Christmas before last I got four dozen handkerchiefs, and five separate pairs of gloves.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading You see, Peg, I have nothing but useful things at home, for we can't afford anything else, and I do so dearly love a taste of luxury now and then.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading You see, Peg, I have nothing but useful things at home, for we can't afford anything else, and I do so dearly love a taste of luxury now and then.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I knew it did, though I tried so hard to smile and look pleased.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I knew it did, though I tried so hard to smile and look pleased.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "I knew it did, though I tried so hard to smile and look pleased.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
the act of using
From this reading I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
being of use or service
From this reading You see, Peg, I have nothing but useful things at home, for we can't afford anything else, and I do so dearly love a taste of luxury now and then.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading You see, Peg, I have nothing but useful things at home, for we can't afford anything else, and I do so dearly love a taste of luxury now and then.
(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 I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading Gloves I don't mind, for they are _nicely_ useful; but I nearly spread out all the forty-eight handkerchiefs on the bed, and wept over them with sheer rage that they weren't something else...
weren't
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From this reading Gloves I don't mind, for they are _nicely_ useful; but I nearly spread out all the forty-eight handkerchiefs on the bed, and wept over them with sheer rage that they weren't something else...
at the time that
From this reading I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I simply hate useful presents, and when we get any sent to us they invariably are of that order, for people say to themselves, `Poor things, they are not at all well off, better send them something that will be _of use_.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gloves I don't mind, for they are _nicely_ useful; but I nearly spread out all the forty-eight handkerchiefs on the bed, and wept over them with sheer rage that they weren't something else...
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see, Peg, I have nothing but useful things at home, for we can't afford anything else, and I do so dearly love a taste of luxury now and then.
