used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Poor Algy is a rattling good fellow, in his way; but he is going the pace altogether too fast.
consider or hold as true
From this reading _BEATRICE AT HOME._ Desmond decided that they ought to accept the invitation.
Algy
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From this reading Poor Algy is a rattling good fellow, in his way; but he is going the pace altogether too fast.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "But it won't do to shut ourselves up altogether at home; and I particularly want to be useful to Beatrice if I can.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But it won't do to shut ourselves up altogether at home; and I particularly want to be useful to Beatrice if I can.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The fact is, darling, we are in danger of growing selfish in our happiness," he said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _BEATRICE AT HOME._ Desmond decided that they ought to accept the invitation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But it won't do to shut ourselves up altogether at home; and I particularly want to be useful to Beatrice if I can.
BEATRICEnounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading _BEATRICE AT HOME._ Desmond decided that they ought to accept the invitation.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading I want to put a spoke in his wheel if I can, for her sake and the boy's.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But it won't do to shut ourselves up altogether at home; and I particularly want to be useful to Beatrice if I can.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "But it won't do to shut ourselves up altogether at home; and I particularly want to be useful to Beatrice if I can.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "The fact is, darling, we are in danger of growing selfish in our happiness," he said.
a special loved one
From this reading "The fact is, darling, we are in danger of growing selfish in our happiness," he said.
recognizable; marked
From this reading _BEATRICE AT HOME._ Desmond decided that they ought to accept the invitation.
Desmond
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From this reading _BEATRICE AT HOME._ Desmond decided that they ought to accept the invitation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "But it won't do to shut ourselves up altogether at home; and I particularly want to be useful to Beatrice if I can.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "The fact is, darling, we are in danger of growing selfish in our happiness," he said.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Poor Algy is a rattling good fellow, in his way; but he is going the pace altogether too fast.
a boy or man
From this reading Poor Algy is a rattling good fellow, in his way; but he is going the pace altogether too fast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I want to put a spoke in his wheel if I can, for her sake and the boy's.
the act of departing
From this reading Poor Algy is a rattling good fellow, in his way; but he is going the pace altogether too fast.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Poor Algy is a rattling good fellow, in his way; but he is going the pace altogether too fast.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading "The fact is, darling, we are in danger of growing selfish in our happiness," he said.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading "The fact is, darling, we are in danger of growing selfish in our happiness," he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The fact is, darling, we are in danger of growing selfish in our happiness," he said.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I want to put a spoke in his wheel if I can, for her sake and the boy's.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Poor Algy is a rattling good fellow, in his way; but he is going the pace altogether too fast.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _BEATRICE AT HOME._ Desmond decided that they ought to accept the invitation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But it won't do to shut ourselves up altogether at home; and I particularly want to be useful to Beatrice if I can.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But it won't do to shut ourselves up altogether at home; and I particularly want to be useful to Beatrice if I can.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The fact is, darling, we are in danger of growing selfish in our happiness," he said.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading _BEATRICE AT HOME._ Desmond decided that they ought to accept the invitation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The fact is, darling, we are in danger of growing selfish in our happiness," he said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But it won't do to shut ourselves up altogether at home; and I particularly want to be useful to Beatrice if I can.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The fact is, darling, we are in danger of growing selfish in our happiness," he said.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading _BEATRICE AT HOME._ Desmond decided that they ought to accept the invitation.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "The fact is, darling, we are in danger of growing selfish in our happiness," he said.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading "But it won't do to shut ourselves up altogether at home; and I particularly want to be useful to Beatrice if I can.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Poor Algy is a rattling good fellow, in his way; but he is going the pace altogether too fast.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "But it won't do to shut ourselves up altogether at home; and I particularly want to be useful to Beatrice if I can.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Algy is a rattling good fellow, in his way; but he is going the pace altogether too fast.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I want to put a spoke in his wheel if I can, for her sake and the boy's.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading Poor Algy is a rattling good fellow, in his way; but he is going the pace altogether too fast.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The fact is, darling, we are in danger of growing selfish in our happiness," he said.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading I want to put a spoke in his wheel if I can, for her sake and the boy's.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading "The fact is, darling, we are in danger of growing selfish in our happiness," he said.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading "But it won't do to shut ourselves up altogether at home; and I particularly want to be useful to Beatrice if I can.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading I want to put a spoke in his wheel if I can, for her sake and the boy's.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _BEATRICE AT HOME._ Desmond decided that they ought to accept the invitation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _BEATRICE AT HOME._ Desmond decided that they ought to accept the invitation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _BEATRICE AT HOME._ Desmond decided that they ought to accept the invitation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _BEATRICE AT HOME._ Desmond decided that they ought to accept the invitation.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Poor Algy is a rattling good fellow, in his way; but he is going the pace altogether too fast.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "But it won't do to shut ourselves up altogether at home; and I particularly want to be useful to Beatrice if I can.
being of use or service
From this reading "But it won't do to shut ourselves up altogether at home; and I particularly want to be useful to Beatrice if I can.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "But it won't do to shut ourselves up altogether at home; and I particularly want to be useful to Beatrice if I can.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Poor Algy is a rattling good fellow, in his way; but he is going the pace altogether too fast.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "The fact is, darling, we are in danger of growing selfish in our happiness," he said.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading I want to put a spoke in his wheel if I can, for her sake and the boy's.
won't
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From this reading "But it won't do to shut ourselves up altogether at home; and I particularly want to be useful to Beatrice if I can.
