used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They could not afford a change, it is true; but as Polly also said: “It is no good waiting till you can afford a thing; by that time you will probably not want it.”
be able to spare or give up
From this reading They could not afford a change, it is true; but as Polly also said: “It is no good waiting till you can afford a thing; by that time you will probably not want it.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Bymouth was the place selected by the three for the change which Polly said they needed after all their trouble.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Bymouth was the place selected by the three for the change which Polly said they needed after all their trouble.
in addition
From this reading They could not afford a change, it is true; but as Polly also said: “It is no good waiting till you can afford a thing; by that time you will probably not want it.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bella was so tried on the day that she went with Polly and Bill to Bymouth.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Bella was not proud, neither was she exacting in any particular; but there are times when even the least proud is tried by his family.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bella was not proud, neither was she exacting in any particular; but there are times when even the least proud is tried by his family.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They could not afford a change, it is true; but as Polly also said: “It is no good waiting till you can afford a thing; by that time you will probably not want it.”
Bella
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From this reading Bella was not proud, neither was she exacting in any particular; but there are times when even the least proud is tried by his family.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bella was so tried on the day that she went with Polly and Bill to Bymouth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bella was not proud, neither was she exacting in any particular; but there are times when even the least proud is tried by his family.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bella was not proud, neither was she exacting in any particular; but there are times when even the least proud is tried by his family.
Bymouth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bella was so tried on the day that she went with Polly and Bill to Bymouth.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They could not afford a change, it is true; but as Polly also said: “It is no good waiting till you can afford a thing; by that time you will probably not want it.”
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Bymouth was the place selected by the three for the change which Polly said they needed after all their trouble.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could not afford a change, it is true; but as Polly also said: “It is no good waiting till you can afford a thing; by that time you will probably not want it.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Bella was so tried on the day that she went with Polly and Bill to Bymouth.
divisible by two
From this reading Bella was not proud, neither was she exacting in any particular; but there are times when even the least proud is tried by his family.
exactingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/
having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures
From this reading Bella was not proud, neither was she exacting in any particular; but there are times when even the least proud is tried by his family.
a social unit living together
From this reading Bella was not proud, neither was she exacting in any particular; but there are times when even the least proud is tried by his family.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bymouth was the place selected by the three for the change which Polly said they needed after all their trouble.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They could not afford a change, it is true; but as Polly also said: “It is no good waiting till you can afford a thing; by that time you will probably not want it.”
HARBOROUGH
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From this reading PETER HARBOROUGH: SHOT.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bella was not proud, neither was she exacting in any particular; but there are times when even the least proud is tried by his family.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bella was not proud, neither was she exacting in any particular; but there are times when even the least proud is tried by his family.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bella was not proud, neither was she exacting in any particular; but there are times when even the least proud is tried by his family.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They could not afford a change, it is true; but as Polly also said: “It is no good waiting till you can afford a thing; by that time you will probably not want it.”
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Bella was not proud, neither was she exacting in any particular; but there are times when even the least proud is tried by his family.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Bymouth was the place selected by the three for the change which Polly said they needed after all their trouble.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Bella was not proud, neither was she exacting in any particular; but there are times when even the least proud is tried by his family.
not any; not one
From this reading They could not afford a change, it is true; but as Polly also said: “It is no good waiting till you can afford a thing; by that time you will probably not want it.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bella was not proud, neither was she exacting in any particular; but there are times when even the least proud is tried by his family.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bella was so tried on the day that she went with Polly and Bill to Bymouth.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Bella was not proud, neither was she exacting in any particular; but there are times when even the least proud is tried by his family.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETER HARBOROUGH: SHOT.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Bymouth was the place selected by the three for the change which Polly said they needed after all their trouble.
Polly
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From this reading Bella was so tried on the day that she went with Polly and Bill to Bymouth.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading They could not afford a change, it is true; but as Polly also said: “It is no good waiting till you can afford a thing; by that time you will probably not want it.”
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Bella was not proud, neither was she exacting in any particular; but there are times when even the least proud is tried by his family.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Bymouth was the place selected by the three for the change which Polly said they needed after all their trouble.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Bymouth was the place selected by the three for the change which Polly said they needed after all their trouble.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bella was not proud, neither was she exacting in any particular; but there are times when even the least proud is tried by his family.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading PETER HARBOROUGH: SHOT.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Bella was so tried on the day that she went with Polly and Bill to Bymouth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bella was so tried on the day that she went with Polly and Bill to Bymouth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bella was not proud, neither was she exacting in any particular; but there are times when even the least proud is tried by his family.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bymouth was the place selected by the three for the change which Polly said they needed after all their trouble.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Bella was not proud, neither was she exacting in any particular; but there are times when even the least proud is tried by his family.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bymouth was the place selected by the three for the change which Polly said they needed after all their trouble.
a special situation
From this reading They could not afford a change, it is true; but as Polly also said: “It is no good waiting till you can afford a thing; by that time you will probably not want it.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Bymouth was the place selected by the three for the change which Polly said they needed after all their trouble.
up to a particular time
From this reading They could not afford a change, it is true; but as Polly also said: “It is no good waiting till you can afford a thing; by that time you will probably not want it.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They could not afford a change, it is true; but as Polly also said: “It is no good waiting till you can afford a thing; by that time you will probably not want it.”
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Bella was not proud, neither was she exacting in any particular; but there are times when even the least proud is tried by his family.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bella was so tried on the day that she went with Polly and Bill to Bymouth.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Bella was not proud, neither was she exacting in any particular; but there are times when even the least proud is tried by his family.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Bymouth was the place selected by the three for the change which Polly said they needed after all their trouble.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading They could not afford a change, it is true; but as Polly also said: “It is no good waiting till you can afford a thing; by that time you will probably not want it.”
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading They could not afford a change, it is true; but as Polly also said: “It is no good waiting till you can afford a thing; by that time you will probably not want it.”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading They could not afford a change, it is true; but as Polly also said: “It is no good waiting till you can afford a thing; by that time you will probably not want it.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bella was not proud, neither was she exacting in any particular; but there are times when even the least proud is tried by his family.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Bella was so tried on the day that she went with Polly and Bill to Bymouth.
at the time that
From this reading Bella was not proud, neither was she exacting in any particular; but there are times when even the least proud is tried by his family.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bymouth was the place selected by the three for the change which Polly said they needed after all their trouble.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading They could not afford a change, it is true; but as Polly also said: “It is no good waiting till you can afford a thing; by that time you will probably not want it.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bella was so tried on the day that she went with Polly and Bill to Bymouth.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading They could not afford a change, it is true; but as Polly also said: “It is no good waiting till you can afford a thing; by that time you will probably not want it.”
