used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Gracious me!" cried Mrs. Leslie, who, like many women of her cast and kind, had a sort of worldliness in her notions, which she never evinced in her conduct,--"gracious me! natural heir to the old Leslie property!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Mr. Egerton does not object to it; and as I do not return to Eton, I may have no other opportunity of seeing Frank for some time.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, ma'am," answered Randal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Mr. Egerton does not object to it; and as I do not return to Eton, I may have no other opportunity of seeing Frank for some time.
put or send forth
From this reading "Gracious me!" cried Mrs. Leslie, who, like many women of her cast and kind, had a sort of worldliness in her notions, which she never evinced in her conduct,--"gracious me! natural heir to the old Leslie property!"
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading "Gracious me!" cried Mrs. Leslie, who, like many women of her cast and kind, had a sort of worldliness in her notions, which she never evinced in her conduct,--"gracious me! natural heir to the old Leslie property!"
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Gracious me!" cried Mrs. Leslie, who, like many women of her cast and kind, had a sort of worldliness in her notions, which she never evinced in her conduct,--"gracious me! natural heir to the old Leslie property!"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Randal," said Mrs. Leslie on this memorable Sunday,--"Randal, do you think of going to Mr. Hazeldean's?"
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Egerton does not object to it; and as I do not return to Eton, I may have no other opportunity of seeing Frank for some time.
Egerton
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From this reading "Mr. Egerton does not object to it; and as I do not return to Eton, I may have no other opportunity of seeing Frank for some time.
Egerton's
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From this reading I ought not to fail in respect to Mr. Egerton's natural heir."
Eton
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From this reading "Mr. Egerton does not object to it; and as I do not return to Eton, I may have no other opportunity of seeing Frank for some time.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading "Gracious me!" cried Mrs. Leslie, who, like many women of her cast and kind, had a sort of worldliness in her notions, which she never evinced in her conduct,--"gracious me! natural heir to the old Leslie property!"
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading I ought not to fail in respect to Mr. Egerton's natural heir."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Mr. Egerton does not object to it; and as I do not return to Eton, I may have no other opportunity of seeing Frank for some time.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Mr. Egerton does not object to it; and as I do not return to Eton, I may have no other opportunity of seeing Frank for some time.
the act of departing
From this reading "Randal," said Mrs. Leslie on this memorable Sunday,--"Randal, do you think of going to Mr. Hazeldean's?"
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading "Gracious me!" cried Mrs. Leslie, who, like many women of her cast and kind, had a sort of worldliness in her notions, which she never evinced in her conduct,--"gracious me! natural heir to the old Leslie property!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Gracious me!" cried Mrs. Leslie, who, like many women of her cast and kind, had a sort of worldliness in her notions, which she never evinced in her conduct,--"gracious me! natural heir to the old Leslie property!"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Mr. Egerton does not object to it; and as I do not return to Eton, I may have no other opportunity of seeing Frank for some time.
Hazeldean's
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From this reading "Randal," said Mrs. Leslie on this memorable Sunday,--"Randal, do you think of going to Mr. Hazeldean's?"
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading I ought not to fail in respect to Mr. Egerton's natural heir."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Gracious me!" cried Mrs. Leslie, who, like many women of her cast and kind, had a sort of worldliness in her notions, which she never evinced in her conduct,--"gracious me! natural heir to the old Leslie property!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mr. Egerton does not object to it; and as I do not return to Eton, I may have no other opportunity of seeing Frank for some time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I ought not to fail in respect to Mr. Egerton's natural heir."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Mr. Egerton does not object to it; and as I do not return to Eton, I may have no other opportunity of seeing Frank for some time.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Gracious me!" cried Mrs. Leslie, who, like many women of her cast and kind, had a sort of worldliness in her notions, which she never evinced in her conduct,--"gracious me! natural heir to the old Leslie property!"
Leslie
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From this reading "Randal," said Mrs. Leslie on this memorable Sunday,--"Randal, do you think of going to Mr. Hazeldean's?"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Gracious me!" cried Mrs. Leslie, who, like many women of her cast and kind, had a sort of worldliness in her notions, which she never evinced in her conduct,--"gracious me! natural heir to the old Leslie property!"
ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading "Yes, ma'am," answered Randal.
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 "Gracious me!" cried Mrs. Leslie, who, like many women of her cast and kind, had a sort of worldliness in her notions, which she never evinced in her conduct,--"gracious me! natural heir to the old Leslie property!"
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Mr. Egerton does not object to it; and as I do not return to Eton, I may have no other opportunity of seeing Frank for some time.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Gracious me!" cried Mrs. Leslie, who, like many women of her cast and kind, had a sort of worldliness in her notions, which she never evinced in her conduct,--"gracious me! natural heir to the old Leslie property!"
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading "Randal," said Mrs. Leslie on this memorable Sunday,--"Randal, do you think of going to Mr. Hazeldean's?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Randal," said Mrs. Leslie on this memorable Sunday,--"Randal, do you think of going to Mr. Hazeldean's?"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Randal," said Mrs. Leslie on this memorable Sunday,--"Randal, do you think of going to Mr. Hazeldean's?"
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading I ought not to fail in respect to Mr. Egerton's natural heir."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Gracious me!" cried Mrs. Leslie, who, like many women of her cast and kind, had a sort of worldliness in her notions, which she never evinced in her conduct,--"gracious me! natural heir to the old Leslie property!"
not any; not one
From this reading "Mr. Egerton does not object to it; and as I do not return to Eton, I may have no other opportunity of seeing Frank for some time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Mr. Egerton does not object to it; and as I do not return to Eton, I may have no other opportunity of seeing Frank for some time.
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading "Gracious me!" cried Mrs. Leslie, who, like many women of her cast and kind, had a sort of worldliness in her notions, which she never evinced in her conduct,--"gracious me! natural heir to the old Leslie property!"
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "Mr. Egerton does not object to it; and as I do not return to Eton, I may have no other opportunity of seeing Frank for some time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Randal," said Mrs. Leslie on this memorable Sunday,--"Randal, do you think of going to Mr. Hazeldean's?"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Gracious me!" cried Mrs. Leslie, who, like many women of her cast and kind, had a sort of worldliness in her notions, which she never evinced in her conduct,--"gracious me! natural heir to the old Leslie property!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Randal," said Mrs. Leslie on this memorable Sunday,--"Randal, do you think of going to Mr. Hazeldean's?"
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Mr. Egerton does not object to it; and as I do not return to Eton, I may have no other opportunity of seeing Frank for some time.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Mr. Egerton does not object to it; and as I do not return to Eton, I may have no other opportunity of seeing Frank for some time.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I ought not to fail in respect to Mr. Egerton's natural heir."
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading "Gracious me!" cried Mrs. Leslie, who, like many women of her cast and kind, had a sort of worldliness in her notions, which she never evinced in her conduct,--"gracious me! natural heir to the old Leslie property!"
Randal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Randal," said Mrs. Leslie on this memorable Sunday,--"Randal, do you think of going to Mr. Hazeldean's?"
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I ought not to fail in respect to Mr. Egerton's natural heir."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Mr. Egerton does not object to it; and as I do not return to Eton, I may have no other opportunity of seeing Frank for some time.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Randal," said Mrs. Leslie on this memorable Sunday,--"Randal, do you think of going to Mr. Hazeldean's?"
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "Mr. Egerton does not object to it; and as I do not return to Eton, I may have no other opportunity of seeing Frank for some time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Gracious me!" cried Mrs. Leslie, who, like many women of her cast and kind, had a sort of worldliness in her notions, which she never evinced in her conduct,--"gracious me! natural heir to the old Leslie property!"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Mr. Egerton does not object to it; and as I do not return to Eton, I may have no other opportunity of seeing Frank for some time.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "Gracious me!" cried Mrs. Leslie, who, like many women of her cast and kind, had a sort of worldliness in her notions, which she never evinced in her conduct,--"gracious me! natural heir to the old Leslie property!"
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading "Randal," said Mrs. Leslie on this memorable Sunday,--"Randal, do you think of going to Mr. Hazeldean's?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Gracious me!" cried Mrs. Leslie, who, like many women of her cast and kind, had a sort of worldliness in her notions, which she never evinced in her conduct,--"gracious me! natural heir to the old Leslie property!"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Randal," said Mrs. Leslie on this memorable Sunday,--"Randal, do you think of going to Mr. Hazeldean's?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Randal," said Mrs. Leslie on this memorable Sunday,--"Randal, do you think of going to Mr. Hazeldean's?"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Mr. Egerton does not object to it; and as I do not return to Eton, I may have no other opportunity of seeing Frank for some time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Randal," said Mrs. Leslie on this memorable Sunday,--"Randal, do you think of going to Mr. Hazeldean's?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Gracious me!" cried Mrs. Leslie, who, like many women of her cast and kind, had a sort of worldliness in her notions, which she never evinced in her conduct,--"gracious me! natural heir to the old Leslie property!"
which person or people
From this reading "Gracious me!" cried Mrs. Leslie, who, like many women of her cast and kind, had a sort of worldliness in her notions, which she never evinced in her conduct,--"gracious me! natural heir to the old Leslie property!"
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Gracious me!" cried Mrs. Leslie, who, like many women of her cast and kind, had a sort of worldliness in her notions, which she never evinced in her conduct,--"gracious me! natural heir to the old Leslie property!"
worldlinessnounUS /ˈwɜːrldlinəs/
the quality or character of being intellectually sophisticated and worldly through cultivation or experience or disillusionment
From this reading "Gracious me!" cried Mrs. Leslie, who, like many women of her cast and kind, had a sort of worldliness in her notions, which she never evinced in her conduct,--"gracious me! natural heir to the old Leslie property!"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, ma'am," answered Randal.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Randal," said Mrs. Leslie on this memorable Sunday,--"Randal, do you think of going to Mr. Hazeldean's?"
