used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading And you know why should dear Edgar care for a poor creature like me?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading And you know why should dear Edgar care for a poor creature like me?
dearly loved
From this reading “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And you know why should dear Edgar care for a poor creature like me?
a man of refinement
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.
immediately past
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And you know why should dear Edgar care for a poor creature like me?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
and nothing more
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading And you know why should dear Edgar care for a poor creature like me?
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading I quite recognise that, my dear.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And you know why should dear Edgar care for a poor creature like me?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.
Somers
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From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I quite recognise that, my dear.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
timiditynounUS /təˈmɪdəti/
fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I told my brother only last night I was quite sure---- But then he always has his own way of thinking.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
at the time that
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading And you know why should dear Edgar care for a poor creature like me?
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I am not quite in a state to receive a gentleman,” Miss Somers was saying when Edgar went in, with a little flutter of timidity and eagerness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “But it is so kind of you to let me know, and so sweet of dear Edgar to want to come.
