used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But of course, he mustn't be allowed to marry her if she has nothing of her own.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I haven't mentioned my doubts to Dick, because he really is idiotically in love with the girl, and is capable of foolishness.
any thing at all
From this reading Sir Lionel is rich, but not rich enough to make his ward rich enough for Dick, and keep plenty for his wife--when he gets one--if she be anything like _me_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But of course, he mustn't be allowed to marry her if she has nothing of her own.
for the reason that
From this reading I haven't mentioned my doubts to Dick, because he really is idiotically in love with the girl, and is capable of foolishness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But of course, he mustn't be allowed to marry her if she has nothing of her own.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading I haven't mentioned my doubts to Dick, because he really is idiotically in love with the girl, and is capable of foolishness.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But of course, he mustn't be allowed to marry her if she has nothing of her own.
a special loved one
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
dearly loved
From this reading Your dear hostess, who would by this time be my hostess if I weren't otherwise engaged, knows everything and everybody.
someone who is a detective
From this reading I haven't mentioned my doubts to Dick, because he really is idiotically in love with the girl, and is capable of foolishness.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I haven't mentioned my doubts to Dick, because he really is idiotically in love with the girl, and is capable of foolishness.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Your dear hostess, who would by this time be my hostess if I weren't otherwise engaged, knows everything and everybody.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Sir Lionel is rich, but not rich enough to make his ward rich enough for Dick, and keep plenty for his wife--when he gets one--if she be anything like _me_.
every person
From this reading Your dear hostess, who would by this time be my hostess if I weren't otherwise engaged, knows everything and everybody.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Your dear hostess, who would by this time be my hostess if I weren't otherwise engaged, knows everything and everybody.
foolishnessnounUS /ˈfuːlɪʃnəs/
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading I haven't mentioned my doubts to Dick, because he really is idiotically in love with the girl, and is capable of foolishness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading Sir Lionel is rich, but not rich enough to make his ward rich enough for Dick, and keep plenty for his wife--when he gets one--if she be anything like _me_.
a young female
From this reading I haven't mentioned my doubts to Dick, because he really is idiotically in love with the girl, and is capable of foolishness.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
the act of departing
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But of course, he mustn't be allowed to marry her if she has nothing of her own.
haven't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I haven't mentioned my doubts to Dick, because he really is idiotically in love with the girl, and is capable of foolishness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I haven't mentioned my doubts to Dick, because he really is idiotically in love with the girl, and is capable of foolishness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But of course, he mustn't be allowed to marry her if she has nothing of her own.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Your dear hostess, who would by this time be my hostess if I weren't otherwise engaged, knows everything and everybody.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I haven't mentioned my doubts to Dick, because he really is idiotically in love with the girl, and is capable of foolishness.
idioticallyadverbUS /ˌɪdiˈɑːtɪkli/
in an idiotic manner
From this reading I haven't mentioned my doubts to Dick, because he really is idiotically in love with the girl, and is capable of foolishness.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But of course, he mustn't be allowed to marry her if she has nothing of her own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I haven't mentioned my doubts to Dick, because he really is idiotically in love with the girl, and is capable of foolishness.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I haven't mentioned my doubts to Dick, because he really is idiotically in love with the girl, and is capable of foolishness.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Sir Lionel is rich, but not rich enough to make his ward rich enough for Dick, and keep plenty for his wife--when he gets one--if she be anything like _me_.
conformity or harmony
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Your dear hostess, who would by this time be my hostess if I weren't otherwise engaged, knows everything and everybody.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Sir Lionel is rich, but not rich enough to make his ward rich enough for Dick, and keep plenty for his wife--when he gets one--if she be anything like _me_.
Lionel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir Lionel is rich, but not rich enough to make his ward rich enough for Dick, and keep plenty for his wife--when he gets one--if she be anything like _me_.
Lionel's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I haven't mentioned my doubts to Dick, because he really is idiotically in love with the girl, and is capable of foolishness.
engage in
From this reading Sir Lionel is rich, but not rich enough to make his ward rich enough for Dick, and keep plenty for his wife--when he gets one--if she be anything like _me_.
take in marriage
From this reading But of course, he mustn't be allowed to marry her if she has nothing of her own.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading I haven't mentioned my doubts to Dick, because he really is idiotically in love with the girl, and is capable of foolishness.
mustn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But of course, he mustn't be allowed to marry her if she has nothing of her own.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I haven't mentioned my doubts to Dick, because he really is idiotically in love with the girl, and is capable of foolishness.
not any; not one
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sir Lionel is rich, but not rich enough to make his ward rich enough for Dick, and keep plenty for his wife--when he gets one--if she be anything like _me_.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But of course, he mustn't be allowed to marry her if she has nothing of her own.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I haven't mentioned my doubts to Dick, because he really is idiotically in love with the girl, and is capable of foolishness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sir Lionel is rich, but not rich enough to make his ward rich enough for Dick, and keep plenty for his wife--when he gets one--if she be anything like _me_.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Your dear hostess, who would by this time be my hostess if I weren't otherwise engaged, knows everything and everybody.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But of course, he mustn't be allowed to marry her if she has nothing of her own.
a full supply
From this reading Sir Lionel is rich, but not rich enough to make his ward rich enough for Dick, and keep plenty for his wife--when he gets one--if she be anything like _me_.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I haven't mentioned my doubts to Dick, because he really is idiotically in love with the girl, and is capable of foolishness.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Sir Lionel is rich, but not rich enough to make his ward rich enough for Dick, and keep plenty for his wife--when he gets one--if she be anything like _me_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But of course, he mustn't be allowed to marry her if she has nothing of her own.
term of address for a man
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I haven't mentioned my doubts to Dick, because he really is idiotically in love with the girl, and is capable of foolishness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Your dear hostess, who would by this time be my hostess if I weren't otherwise engaged, knows everything and everybody.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Your dear hostess, who would by this time be my hostess if I weren't otherwise engaged, knows everything and everybody.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I haven't mentioned my doubts to Dick, because he really is idiotically in love with the girl, and is capable of foolishness.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Sir Lionel is rich, but not rich enough to make his ward rich enough for Dick, and keep plenty for his wife--when he gets one--if she be anything like _me_.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I intend to let him go on as he is going for the present, as he can do himself no harm, and can do me a great deal of good, by keeping his darling out of my way and Sir Lionel's thoughts.
weren't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Your dear hostess, who would by this time be my hostess if I weren't otherwise engaged, knows everything and everybody.
at the time that
From this reading Sir Lionel is rich, but not rich enough to make his ward rich enough for Dick, and keep plenty for his wife--when he gets one--if she be anything like _me_.
which person or people
From this reading Your dear hostess, who would by this time be my hostess if I weren't otherwise engaged, knows everything and everybody.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Sir Lionel is rich, but not rich enough to make his ward rich enough for Dick, and keep plenty for his wife--when he gets one--if she be anything like _me_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I haven't mentioned my doubts to Dick, because he really is idiotically in love with the girl, and is capable of foolishness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Your dear hostess, who would by this time be my hostess if I weren't otherwise engaged, knows everything and everybody.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your dear hostess, who would by this time be my hostess if I weren't otherwise engaged, knows everything and everybody.
