used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And you, my dear," he continued as they walked in through big doors to a high old hall, "you, I'm sure, are Nancy Sherwood."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And you, my dear," he continued as they walked in through big doors to a high old hall, "you, I'm sure, are Nancy Sherwood."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "And you, my dear," he continued as they walked in through big doors to a high old hall, "you, I'm sure, are Nancy Sherwood."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And you, my dear," he continued as they walked in through big doors to a high old hall, "you, I'm sure, are Nancy Sherwood."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "A Blake through and through," he went on, smiling down at her surprise at his instant recognition.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "And you, my dear," he continued as they walked in through big doors to a high old hall, "you, I'm sure, are Nancy Sherwood."
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading "A Blake through and through," he went on, smiling down at her surprise at his instant recognition.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "And you, my dear," he continued as they walked in through big doors to a high old hall, "you, I'm sure, are Nancy Sherwood."
dearly loved
From this reading "And you, my dear," he continued as they walked in through big doors to a high old hall, "you, I'm sure, are Nancy Sherwood."
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "And you, my dear," he continued as they walked in through big doors to a high old hall, "you, I'm sure, are Nancy Sherwood."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "A Blake through and through," he went on, smiling down at her surprise at his instant recognition.
EMBERON
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From this reading EMBERON "Welcome, thrice welcome to Emberon," he greeted.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading EMBERON "Welcome, thrice welcome to Emberon," he greeted.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "And you, my dear," he continued as they walked in through big doors to a high old hall, "you, I'm sure, are Nancy Sherwood."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He placed his hand on her head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading EMBERON "Welcome, thrice welcome to Emberon," he greeted.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He placed his hand on her head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His voice was soft and low as he spoke to her.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "And you, my dear," he continued as they walked in through big doors to a high old hall, "you, I'm sure, are Nancy Sherwood."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His voice was soft and low as he spoke to her.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And you, my dear," he continued as they walked in through big doors to a high old hall, "you, I'm sure, are Nancy Sherwood."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "And you, my dear," he continued as they walked in through big doors to a high old hall, "you, I'm sure, are Nancy Sherwood."
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "A Blake through and through," he went on, smiling down at her surprise at his instant recognition.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His voice was soft and low as he spoke to her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "And you, my dear," he continued as they walked in through big doors to a high old hall, "you, I'm sure, are Nancy Sherwood."
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading "And you, my dear," he continued as they walked in through big doors to a high old hall, "you, I'm sure, are Nancy Sherwood."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "And you, my dear," he continued as they walked in through big doors to a high old hall, "you, I'm sure, are Nancy Sherwood."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He placed his hand on her head.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He placed his hand on her head.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading "A Blake through and through," he went on, smiling down at her surprise at his instant recognition.
SherwoodnounUS /ˈʃɜːrwʊd/
United States playwright (1896-1955)
From this reading "And you, my dear," he continued as they walked in through big doors to a high old hall, "you, I'm sure, are Nancy Sherwood."
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "A Blake through and through," he went on, smiling down at her surprise at his instant recognition.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading His voice was soft and low as he spoke to her.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading His voice was soft and low as he spoke to her.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "And you, my dear," he continued as they walked in through big doors to a high old hall, "you, I'm sure, are Nancy Sherwood."
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "A Blake through and through," he went on, smiling down at her surprise at his instant recognition.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And you, my dear," he continued as they walked in through big doors to a high old hall, "you, I'm sure, are Nancy Sherwood."
thriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading EMBERON "Welcome, thrice welcome to Emberon," he greeted.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "And you, my dear," he continued as they walked in through big doors to a high old hall, "you, I'm sure, are Nancy Sherwood."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EMBERON "Welcome, thrice welcome to Emberon," he greeted.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading His voice was soft and low as he spoke to her.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "And you, my dear," he continued as they walked in through big doors to a high old hall, "you, I'm sure, are Nancy Sherwood."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His voice was soft and low as he spoke to her.
accept gladly
From this reading EMBERON "Welcome, thrice welcome to Emberon," he greeted.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "A Blake through and through," he went on, smiling down at her surprise at his instant recognition.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And you, my dear," he continued as they walked in through big doors to a high old hall, "you, I'm sure, are Nancy Sherwood."
