used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
react verbally
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well, 'tis as you like," she said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
Betty
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From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But if you'll be guided by me you'll not tell her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "But if you'll be guided by me you'll not tell her.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading "But if you'll be guided by me you'll not tell her.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But if you'll be guided by me you'll not tell her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
a polite name for any woman
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
LEISUREnounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Well, 'tis as you like," she said.
a woman of refinement
From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But if you'll be guided by me you'll not tell her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But if you'll be guided by me you'll not tell her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
REPENTANCEnounUS /rɪˈpentəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, 'tis as you like," she said.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, 'tis as you like," she said.
term of address for a man
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
slyadjectiveUS /slaɪ/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
carry out
From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
express in words
From this reading "But if you'll be guided by me you'll not tell her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
there's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading "Well, 'tis as you like," she said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading REPENTANCE AT LEISURE The first speaker was Lady Betty, and her first remark seemed to be an answer to a question.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, 'tis as you like," she said.
at the time that
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
which person or people
From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading On the other hand, if you tell madam, who is beginning to be jealous, take my word for it, there's an end of that!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, 'tis as you like," she said.
you'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But if you'll be guided by me you'll not tell her.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then, when you go, it will put the finishing touch to our--friendship"--with a sly laugh--"if that be your wish, sir.
