used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But look here, Clare; you and I are eating and drinking heartily, but poor little Horatio is still the hungry victim of a dietary debate.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading "Sir?" cried the nurse in pained amazement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But look here, Clare; you and I are eating and drinking heartily, but poor little Horatio is still the hungry victim of a dietary debate.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But look here, Clare; you and I are eating and drinking heartily, but poor little Horatio is still the hungry victim of a dietary debate.
Aren't
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From this reading "Aren’t they queer?" exclaimed Tom, glancing at me, laughingly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Aren’t they queer?" exclaimed Tom, glancing at me, laughingly.
babiesnounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "I meant babies, nurse," explained Tom, soothingly, motioning to the disaffected butler to refill his wine-glass.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But look here, Clare; you and I are eating and drinking heartily, but poor little Horatio is still the hungry victim of a dietary debate.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading "I meant babies, nurse," explained Tom, soothingly, motioning to the disaffected butler to refill his wine-glass.
Clare
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From this reading "But look here, Clare; you and I are eating and drinking heartily, but poor little Horatio is still the hungry victim of a dietary debate.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Sir?" cried the nurse in pained amazement.
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading "But look here, Clare; you and I are eating and drinking heartily, but poor little Horatio is still the hungry victim of a dietary debate.
dietaryadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪəteri/
of or relating to the diet
From this reading "But look here, Clare; you and I are eating and drinking heartily, but poor little Horatio is still the hungry victim of a dietary debate.
disaffectedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈfektɪd/
discontented as toward authority
From this reading "I meant babies, nurse," explained Tom, soothingly, motioning to the disaffected butler to refill his wine-glass.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading "But look here, Clare; you and I are eating and drinking heartily, but poor little Horatio is still the hungry victim of a dietary debate.
the act of consuming food
From this reading "But look here, Clare; you and I are eating and drinking heartily, but poor little Horatio is still the hungry victim of a dietary debate.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Aren’t they queer?" exclaimed Tom, glancing at me, laughingly.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "I meant babies, nurse," explained Tom, soothingly, motioning to the disaffected butler to refill his wine-glass.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "Aren’t they queer?" exclaimed Tom, glancing at me, laughingly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What is he to have?--milk?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What is he to have?--milk?"
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading "But look here, Clare; you and I are eating and drinking heartily, but poor little Horatio is still the hungry victim of a dietary debate.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "But look here, Clare; you and I are eating and drinking heartily, but poor little Horatio is still the hungry victim of a dietary debate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I meant babies, nurse," explained Tom, soothingly, motioning to the disaffected butler to refill his wine-glass.
Horatio
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From this reading "But look here, Clare; you and I are eating and drinking heartily, but poor little Horatio is still the hungry victim of a dietary debate.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading "But look here, Clare; you and I are eating and drinking heartily, but poor little Horatio is still the hungry victim of a dietary debate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I meant babies, nurse," explained Tom, soothingly, motioning to the disaffected butler to refill his wine-glass.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Sir?" cried the nurse in pained amazement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But look here, Clare; you and I are eating and drinking heartily, but poor little Horatio is still the hungry victim of a dietary debate.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading "Aren’t they queer?" exclaimed Tom, glancing at me, laughingly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "But look here, Clare; you and I are eating and drinking heartily, but poor little Horatio is still the hungry victim of a dietary debate.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "But look here, Clare; you and I are eating and drinking heartily, but poor little Horatio is still the hungry victim of a dietary debate.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Aren’t they queer?" exclaimed Tom, glancing at me, laughingly.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "I meant babies, nurse," explained Tom, soothingly, motioning to the disaffected butler to refill his wine-glass.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading What is he to have?--milk?"
motioningverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading "I meant babies, nurse," explained Tom, soothingly, motioning to the disaffected butler to refill his wine-glass.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading "Sir?" cried the nurse in pained amazement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But look here, Clare; you and I are eating and drinking heartily, but poor little Horatio is still the hungry victim of a dietary debate.
painedadjectiveUS /peɪnd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading "Sir?" cried the nurse in pained amazement.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "But look here, Clare; you and I are eating and drinking heartily, but poor little Horatio is still the hungry victim of a dietary debate.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "Aren’t they queer?" exclaimed Tom, glancing at me, laughingly.
refillverbUS /ˈriːfɪl/
fill something that had previously been emptied
From this reading "I meant babies, nurse," explained Tom, soothingly, motioning to the disaffected butler to refill his wine-glass.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Sir?" cried the nurse in pained amazement.
soothinglyadverbUS /ˈsuːðɪŋli/
in a soothing manner
From this reading "I meant babies, nurse," explained Tom, soothingly, motioning to the disaffected butler to refill his wine-glass.
not in physical motion
From this reading "But look here, Clare; you and I are eating and drinking heartily, but poor little Horatio is still the hungry victim of a dietary debate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Sir?" cried the nurse in pained amazement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Aren’t they queer?" exclaimed Tom, glancing at me, laughingly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I meant babies, nurse," explained Tom, soothingly, motioning to the disaffected butler to refill his wine-glass.
male cat
From this reading "Aren’t they queer?" exclaimed Tom, glancing at me, laughingly.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading "But look here, Clare; you and I are eating and drinking heartily, but poor little Horatio is still the hungry victim of a dietary debate.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is he to have?--milk?"
wine-glass
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I meant babies, nurse," explained Tom, soothingly, motioning to the disaffected butler to refill his wine-glass.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But look here, Clare; you and I are eating and drinking heartily, but poor little Horatio is still the hungry victim of a dietary debate.
