used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
(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 Claire, however, credited him with all her own exigencies.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As for Christopher, I knew perfectly well that any nice woman, especially if she liked gardening and children, would make _him_ happy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “Nancy Fazackerly is all very well in her own way, perhaps, but she isn’t the sort of woman I expect my brother to marry, Miles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Nancy Fazackerly is all very well in her own way, perhaps, but she isn’t the sort of woman I expect my brother to marry, Miles.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading As for Christopher, I knew perfectly well that any nice woman, especially if she liked gardening and children, would make _him_ happy.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
Claire
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From this reading Claire, however, credited him with all her own exigencies.
creditedadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəd/
(usually followed by “to”) given credit for
From this reading Claire, however, credited him with all her own exigencies.
placed crosswise
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
daresay
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From this reading It may not be her fault--I daresay it isn’t--but she has some very odd ideas.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading As for Christopher, I knew perfectly well that any nice woman, especially if she liked gardening and children, would make _him_ happy.
exigenciesnounUS /ˌekˈsɪdʒənsiz/
plural of “exigency” — a pressing or urgent situation
From this reading Claire, however, credited him with all her own exigencies.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “Nancy Fazackerly is all very well in her own way, perhaps, but she isn’t the sort of woman I expect my brother to marry, Miles.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading It may not be her fault--I daresay it isn’t--but she has some very odd ideas.
Fazackerly
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From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Christopher, I knew perfectly well that any nice woman, especially if she liked gardening and children, would make _him_ happy.
gardeningnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənɪŋ/
the cultivation of plants
From this reading As for Christopher, I knew perfectly well that any nice woman, especially if she liked gardening and children, would make _him_ happy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may not be her fault--I daresay it isn’t--but she has some very odd ideas.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Claire, however, credited him with all her own exigencies.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As for Christopher, I knew perfectly well that any nice woman, especially if she liked gardening and children, would make _him_ happy.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Claire, however, credited him with all her own exigencies.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It may not be her fault--I daresay it isn’t--but she has some very odd ideas.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As for Christopher, I knew perfectly well that any nice woman, especially if she liked gardening and children, would make _him_ happy.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Nancy Fazackerly is all very well in her own way, perhaps, but she isn’t the sort of woman I expect my brother to marry, Miles.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Nancy Fazackerly is all very well in her own way, perhaps, but she isn’t the sort of woman I expect my brother to marry, Miles.
isn't
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From this reading “Nancy Fazackerly is all very well in her own way, perhaps, but she isn’t the sort of woman I expect my brother to marry, Miles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
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 As for Christopher, I knew perfectly well that any nice woman, especially if she liked gardening and children, would make _him_ happy.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading As for Christopher, I knew perfectly well that any nice woman, especially if she liked gardening and children, would make _him_ happy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
engage in
From this reading As for Christopher, I knew perfectly well that any nice woman, especially if she liked gardening and children, would make _him_ happy.
take in marriage
From this reading “Nancy Fazackerly is all very well in her own way, perhaps, but she isn’t the sort of woman I expect my brother to marry, Miles.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may not be her fault--I daresay it isn’t--but she has some very odd ideas.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading “Nancy Fazackerly is all very well in her own way, perhaps, but she isn’t the sort of woman I expect my brother to marry, Miles.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading As for Christopher, I knew perfectly well that any nice woman, especially if she liked gardening and children, would make _him_ happy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
not divisible by two
From this reading It may not be her fault--I daresay it isn’t--but she has some very odd ideas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Nancy Fazackerly is all very well in her own way, perhaps, but she isn’t the sort of woman I expect my brother to marry, Miles.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Claire, however, credited him with all her own exigencies.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading As for Christopher, I knew perfectly well that any nice woman, especially if she liked gardening and children, would make _him_ happy.
by chance
From this reading “Nancy Fazackerly is all very well in her own way, perhaps, but she isn’t the sort of woman I expect my brother to marry, Miles.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Christopher, I knew perfectly well that any nice woman, especially if she liked gardening and children, would make _him_ happy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It may not be her fault--I daresay it isn’t--but she has some very odd ideas.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading “Nancy Fazackerly is all very well in her own way, perhaps, but she isn’t the sort of woman I expect my brother to marry, Miles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Nancy Fazackerly is all very well in her own way, perhaps, but she isn’t the sort of woman I expect my brother to marry, Miles.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
a special situation
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Nancy Fazackerly is all very well in her own way, perhaps, but she isn’t the sort of woman I expect my brother to marry, Miles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Nancy Fazackerly is all very well in her own way, perhaps, but she isn’t the sort of woman I expect my brother to marry, Miles.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
(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 As for Christopher, I knew perfectly well that any nice woman, especially if she liked gardening and children, would make _him_ happy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Claire, however, credited him with all her own exigencies.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading As for Christopher, I knew perfectly well that any nice woman, especially if she liked gardening and children, would make _him_ happy.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I really did believe that Christopher was attracted by Nancy Fazackerly, and although I did not--as I believe women do--immediately begin to think about choosing them a wedding present, it had certainly crossed my mind that it would be a pleasant thing to see little Nancy happy.
