used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I'm a sad wreck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whatever the disposition towards merriment at his cousin's expense entertained by the squire, it vanished instantly at the sight of the captain's doleful visage and emaciated figure.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How very well you are both looking!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whatever the disposition towards merriment at his cousin's expense entertained by the squire, it vanished instantly at the sight of the captain's doleful visage and emaciated figure.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading You might count every bone in my body."
bonenounUS /boʊn/
rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
From this reading You might count every bone in my body."
the two together, not just one
From this reading How very well you are both looking!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Whatever the disposition towards merriment at his cousin's expense entertained by the squire, it vanished instantly at the sight of the captain's doleful visage and emaciated figure.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Whatever the disposition towards merriment at his cousin's expense entertained by the squire, it vanished instantly at the sight of the captain's doleful visage and emaciated figure.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Very good in you to come to town to see me,--very good in you, cousin, and in you, too, Mr. Dale.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading You might count every bone in my body."
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "Very good in you to come to town to see me,--very good in you, cousin, and in you, too, Mr. Dale.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Whatever the disposition towards merriment at his cousin's expense entertained by the squire, it vanished instantly at the sight of the captain's doleful visage and emaciated figure.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading "Very good in you to come to town to see me,--very good in you, cousin, and in you, too, Mr. Dale.
your usual mood
From this reading Whatever the disposition towards merriment at his cousin's expense entertained by the squire, it vanished instantly at the sight of the captain's doleful visage and emaciated figure.
dolefuladjectiveUS /ˈdoʊlfəl/
filled with or evoking sadness
From this reading Whatever the disposition towards merriment at his cousin's expense entertained by the squire, it vanished instantly at the sight of the captain's doleful visage and emaciated figure.
emaciatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading Whatever the disposition towards merriment at his cousin's expense entertained by the squire, it vanished instantly at the sight of the captain's doleful visage and emaciated figure.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Whatever the disposition towards merriment at his cousin's expense entertained by the squire, it vanished instantly at the sight of the captain's doleful visage and emaciated figure.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading You might count every bone in my body."
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Whatever the disposition towards merriment at his cousin's expense entertained by the squire, it vanished instantly at the sight of the captain's doleful visage and emaciated figure.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Whatever the disposition towards merriment at his cousin's expense entertained by the squire, it vanished instantly at the sight of the captain's doleful visage and emaciated figure.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Very good in you to come to town to see me,--very good in you, cousin, and in you, too, Mr. Dale.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whatever the disposition towards merriment at his cousin's expense entertained by the squire, it vanished instantly at the sight of the captain's doleful visage and emaciated figure.
How
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From this reading How very well you are both looking!
I'm
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From this reading I'm a sad wreck.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Very good in you to come to town to see me,--very good in you, cousin, and in you, too, Mr. Dale.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Whatever the disposition towards merriment at his cousin's expense entertained by the squire, it vanished instantly at the sight of the captain's doleful visage and emaciated figure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whatever the disposition towards merriment at his cousin's expense entertained by the squire, it vanished instantly at the sight of the captain's doleful visage and emaciated figure.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading How very well you are both looking!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Very good in you to come to town to see me,--very good in you, cousin, and in you, too, Mr. Dale.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Whatever the disposition towards merriment at his cousin's expense entertained by the squire, it vanished instantly at the sight of the captain's doleful visage and emaciated figure.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading You might count every bone in my body."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Very good in you to come to town to see me,--very good in you, cousin, and in you, too, Mr. Dale.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You might count every bone in my body."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whatever the disposition towards merriment at his cousin's expense entertained by the squire, it vanished instantly at the sight of the captain's doleful visage and emaciated figure.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading I'm a sad wreck.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Very good in you to come to town to see me,--very good in you, cousin, and in you, too, Mr. Dale.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Whatever the disposition towards merriment at his cousin's expense entertained by the squire, it vanished instantly at the sight of the captain's doleful visage and emaciated figure.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Whatever the disposition towards merriment at his cousin's expense entertained by the squire, it vanished instantly at the sight of the captain's doleful visage and emaciated figure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whatever the disposition towards merriment at his cousin's expense entertained by the squire, it vanished instantly at the sight of the captain's doleful visage and emaciated figure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Very good in you to come to town to see me,--very good in you, cousin, and in you, too, Mr. Dale.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Very good in you to come to town to see me,--very good in you, cousin, and in you, too, Mr. Dale.
in the direction of
From this reading Whatever the disposition towards merriment at his cousin's expense entertained by the squire, it vanished instantly at the sight of the captain's doleful visage and emaciated figure.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "Very good in you to come to town to see me,--very good in you, cousin, and in you, too, Mr. Dale.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Whatever the disposition towards merriment at his cousin's expense entertained by the squire, it vanished instantly at the sight of the captain's doleful visage and emaciated figure.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very good in you to come to town to see me,--very good in you, cousin, and in you, too, Mr. Dale.
visagenounUS /ˈvɪzədʒ/
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading Whatever the disposition towards merriment at his cousin's expense entertained by the squire, it vanished instantly at the sight of the captain's doleful visage and emaciated figure.
(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 How very well you are both looking!
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever the disposition towards merriment at his cousin's expense entertained by the squire, it vanished instantly at the sight of the captain's doleful visage and emaciated figure.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading I'm a sad wreck.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Very good in you to come to town to see me,--very good in you, cousin, and in you, too, Mr. Dale.
