used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ’Read,’ said Luxmore, and coughed a self-complacent, important cough.
in addition
From this reading ’I have considered your interests as your father, and I think you will say that _I_ also have dealt handsomely by you.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ’I have considered your interests as your father, and I think you will say that _I_ also have dealt handsomely by you.’
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ’I have considered your interests as your father, and I think you will say that _I_ also have dealt handsomely by you.’
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ’Listen, listen, Honor, before you speak,’ said Oliver Luxmore.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ’I have considered your interests as your father, and I think you will say that _I_ also have dealt handsomely by you.’
carefully weighed
From this reading ’I have considered your interests as your father, and I think you will say that _I_ also have dealt handsomely by you.’
coughverbUS /kɑːf/
exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion
From this reading ’Read,’ said Luxmore, and coughed a self-complacent, important cough.
coughedverbUS /kɔːft/
past form of “cough” — exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion
From this reading ’Read,’ said Luxmore, and coughed a self-complacent, important cough.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She wondered what he could have done, he who had nothing, who was in debt.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading ’I have considered your interests as your father, and I think you will say that _I_ also have dealt handsomely by you.’
dearly loved
From this reading ’You, dear father!’
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading She wondered what he could have done, he who had nothing, who was in debt.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She wondered what he could have done, he who had nothing, who was in debt.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading ’I have considered your interests as your father, and I think you will say that _I_ also have dealt handsomely by you.’
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She wondered what he could have done, he who had nothing, who was in debt.
handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/
in an attractively handsome manner
From this reading ’I have considered your interests as your father, and I think you will say that _I_ also have dealt handsomely by you.’
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ’I have considered your interests as your father, and I think you will say that _I_ also have dealt handsomely by you.’
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wondered what he could have done, he who had nothing, who was in debt.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading ’Listen, listen, Honor, before you speak,’ said Oliver Luxmore.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ’I have considered your interests as your father, and I think you will say that _I_ also have dealt handsomely by you.’
of great significance or value
From this reading ’Read,’ said Luxmore, and coughed a self-complacent, important cough.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She wondered what he could have done, he who had nothing, who was in debt.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading ’I have considered your interests as your father, and I think you will say that _I_ also have dealt handsomely by you.’
hear with intention
From this reading ’Listen, listen, Honor, before you speak,’ said Oliver Luxmore.
Luxmore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ’Listen, listen, Honor, before you speak,’ said Oliver Luxmore.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She wondered what he could have done, he who had nothing, who was in debt.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading ’Listen, listen, Honor, before you speak,’ said Oliver Luxmore.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading ’Read,’ said Luxmore, and coughed a self-complacent, important cough.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ’Listen, listen, Honor, before you speak,’ said Oliver Luxmore.
express in words
From this reading ’I have considered your interests as your father, and I think you will say that _I_ also have dealt handsomely by you.’
self-complacentadjective
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
From this reading ’Read,’ said Luxmore, and coughed a self-complacent, important cough.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wondered what he could have done, he who had nothing, who was in debt.
express in speech
From this reading ’Listen, listen, Honor, before you speak,’ said Oliver Luxmore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ’I have considered your interests as your father, and I think you will say that _I_ also have dealt handsomely by you.’
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading ’I have considered your interests as your father, and I think you will say that _I_ also have dealt handsomely by you.’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She wondered what he could have done, he who had nothing, who was in debt.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She wondered what he could have done, he who had nothing, who was in debt.
which person or people
From this reading She wondered what he could have done, he who had nothing, who was in debt.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ’I have considered your interests as your father, and I think you will say that _I_ also have dealt handsomely by you.’
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading She wondered what he could have done, he who had nothing, who was in debt.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ’Listen, listen, Honor, before you speak,’ said Oliver Luxmore.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ’I have considered your interests as your father, and I think you will say that _I_ also have dealt handsomely by you.’
