used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "BUT this is such a little matter, Lucy,—only a dollar!"
be able to spare or give up
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I think you are very foolish," continued the first speaker.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Janet Graves paid twice as much for hers, and they are no better.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "BUT this is such a little matter, Lucy,—only a dollar!"
cannot
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From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading "They are the prettiest I ever saw, and very cheap.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "I think you are very foolish," continued the first speaker.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "BUT this is such a little matter, Lucy,—only a dollar!"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
else
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From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
at any time
From this reading "They are the prettiest I ever saw, and very cheap.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "I think you are very foolish," continued the first speaker.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading "I think you are very foolish," continued the first speaker.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Janet Graves paid twice as much for hers, and they are no better.
GravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading Janet Graves paid twice as much for hers, and they are no better.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Janet Graves paid twice as much for hers, and they are no better.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "BUT this is such a little matter, Lucy,—only a dollar!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
Janet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Janet Graves paid twice as much for hers, and they are no better.
set down according to a plan
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "BUT this is such a little matter, Lucy,—only a dollar!"
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading "BUT this is such a little matter, Lucy,—only a dollar!"
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "BUT this is such a little matter, Lucy,—only a dollar!"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
not any; not one
From this reading Janet Graves paid twice as much for hers, and they are no better.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
and nothing more
From this reading "BUT this is such a little matter, Lucy,—only a dollar!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Janet Graves paid twice as much for hers, and they are no better.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "They are the prettiest I ever saw, and very cheap.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
cut with a saw
From this reading "They are the prettiest I ever saw, and very cheap.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
signifyverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/
denote or connote
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "BUT this is such a little matter, Lucy,—only a dollar!"
tabletsnounUS /ˈtæbləts/
plural of “tablet” — a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They are the prettiest I ever saw, and very cheap.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think you are very foolish," continued the first speaker.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "BUT this is such a little matter, Lucy,—only a dollar!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
two times
From this reading Janet Graves paid twice as much for hers, and they are no better.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I think you are very foolish," continued the first speaker.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "Whether it is little or much does not signify, so long as I cannot afford it," was the reply, and the speaker laid down the pretty set of tablets she held in her hands, and turned to look at something else.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think you are very foolish," continued the first speaker.
