used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What is to become of you in a prison?
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The mansion of Tregunter presented but few sources of amusement for the female mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
have
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading What is to become of you in a prison?
beggarsnounUS /ˈbeɡərz/
plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading What business have beggars to marry?"
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading What business have beggars to marry?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The mansion of Tregunter presented but few sources of amusement for the female mind.
conjuredverbUS /ˈkɑːndʒərd/
past form of “conjure” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading With many others, equally feeling and high-minded!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading With many others, equally feeling and high-minded!
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading The mansion of Tregunter presented but few sources of amusement for the female mind.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The mansion of Tregunter presented but few sources of amusement for the female mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The mansion of Tregunter presented but few sources of amusement for the female mind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What business have beggars to marry?"
high-mindedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈmaɪndɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading With many others, equally feeling and high-minded!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
How
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From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
not in action or at work
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What is to become of you in a prison?
inhumanadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhjuːmən/
without compunction or human feeling
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What is to become of you in a prison?
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading The mansion of Tregunter presented but few sources of amusement for the female mind.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading With many others, equally feeling and high-minded!
take in marriage
From this reading What business have beggars to marry?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The mansion of Tregunter presented but few sources of amusement for the female mind.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What is to become of you in a prison?
others
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From this reading With many others, equally feeling and high-minded!
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The mansion of Tregunter presented but few sources of amusement for the female mind.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading What is to become of you in a prison?
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The mansion of Tregunter presented but few sources of amusement for the female mind.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
tauntedverbUS /ˈtɔːntɪd/
past form of “taunt” — harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The mansion of Tregunter presented but few sources of amusement for the female mind.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
Tregunter
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From this reading The mansion of Tregunter presented but few sources of amusement for the female mind.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
waywardadjectiveUS /ˈweɪwərd/
resistant to guidance or discipline
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is to become of you in a prison?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Still Mr. Robinson conjured me to bear his uncle's wayward temper patiently, I did, though every day I was taunted with idle and inhuman questions, such as, "How long do you think that I will support you?
