50
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From this reading Think of the ring he had sent Tiddy, the ruby ring which had arrived yesterday morning, and which must have cost--so Matt, who was learned in such things, declared--not a penny less than £50!
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Think of the ring he had sent Tiddy, the ruby ring which had arrived yesterday morning, and which must have cost--so Matt, who was learned in such things, declared--not a penny less than £50!
in actual fact
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The exact date of the wedding would probably be fixed to-night, for it had been arranged that the marriage was to follow very soon after the announcement of the engagement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As for David, his betrothed's little attentions evidently touched him, and no one could say that he was not an attentive lover.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading The exact date of the wedding would probably be fixed to-night, for it had been arranged that the marriage was to follow very soon after the announcement of the engagement.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The exact date of the wedding would probably be fixed to-night, for it had been arranged that the marriage was to follow very soon after the announcement of the engagement.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Think of the ring he had sent Tiddy, the ruby ring which had arrived yesterday morning, and which must have cost--so Matt, who was learned in such things, declared--not a penny less than £50!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for David, his betrothed's little attentions evidently touched him, and no one could say that he was not an attentive lover.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading As for David, his betrothed's little attentions evidently touched him, and no one could say that he was not an attentive lover.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading As for David, his betrothed's little attentions evidently touched him, and no one could say that he was not an attentive lover.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The exact date of the wedding would probably be fixed to-night, for it had been arranged that the marriage was to follow very soon after the announcement of the engagement.
for the reason that
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The exact date of the wedding would probably be fixed to-night, for it had been arranged that the marriage was to follow very soon after the announcement of the engagement.
betrothed's
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From this reading As for David, his betrothed's little attentions evidently touched him, and no one could say that he was not an attentive lover.
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Think of the ring he had sent Tiddy, the ruby ring which had arrived yesterday morning, and which must have cost--so Matt, who was learned in such things, declared--not a penny less than £50!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As for David, his betrothed's little attentions evidently touched him, and no one could say that he was not an attentive lover.
the specified day of the month
From this reading The exact date of the wedding would probably be fixed to-night, for it had been arranged that the marriage was to follow very soon after the announcement of the engagement.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading As for David, his betrothed's little attentions evidently touched him, and no one could say that he was not an attentive lover.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Think of the ring he had sent Tiddy, the ruby ring which had arrived yesterday morning, and which must have cost--so Matt, who was learned in such things, declared--not a penny less than £50!
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading There was no reason for delay.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
the act of consuming food
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The exact date of the wedding would probably be fixed to-night, for it had been arranged that the marriage was to follow very soon after the announcement of the engagement.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading As for David, his betrothed's little attentions evidently touched him, and no one could say that he was not an attentive lover.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading The exact date of the wedding would probably be fixed to-night, for it had been arranged that the marriage was to follow very soon after the announcement of the engagement.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The exact date of the wedding would probably be fixed to-night, for it had been arranged that the marriage was to follow very soon after the announcement of the engagement.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The exact date of the wedding would probably be fixed to-night, for it had been arranged that the marriage was to follow very soon after the announcement of the engagement.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for David, his betrothed's little attentions evidently touched him, and no one could say that he was not an attentive lover.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Think of the ring he had sent Tiddy, the ruby ring which had arrived yesterday morning, and which must have cost--so Matt, who was learned in such things, declared--not a penny less than £50!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for David, his betrothed's little attentions evidently touched him, and no one could say that he was not an attentive lover.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As for David, his betrothed's little attentions evidently touched him, and no one could say that he was not an attentive lover.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As for David, his betrothed's little attentions evidently touched him, and no one could say that he was not an attentive lover.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The exact date of the wedding would probably be fixed to-night, for it had been arranged that the marriage was to follow very soon after the announcement of the engagement.
immediately past
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Think of the ring he had sent Tiddy, the ruby ring which had arrived yesterday morning, and which must have cost--so Matt, who was learned in such things, declared--not a penny less than £50!
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Think of the ring he had sent Tiddy, the ruby ring which had arrived yesterday morning, and which must have cost--so Matt, who was learned in such things, declared--not a penny less than £50!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As for David, his betrothed's little attentions evidently touched him, and no one could say that he was not an attentive lover.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading As for David, his betrothed's little attentions evidently touched him, and no one could say that he was not an attentive lover.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The exact date of the wedding would probably be fixed to-night, for it had been arranged that the marriage was to follow very soon after the announcement of the engagement.
Matilda
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From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Think of the ring he had sent Tiddy, the ruby ring which had arrived yesterday morning, and which must have cost--so Matt, who was learned in such things, declared--not a penny less than £50!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Think of the ring he had sent Tiddy, the ruby ring which had arrived yesterday morning, and which must have cost--so Matt, who was learned in such things, declared--not a penny less than £50!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Think of the ring he had sent Tiddy, the ruby ring which had arrived yesterday morning, and which must have cost--so Matt, who was learned in such things, declared--not a penny less than £50!
not any; not one
From this reading As for David, his betrothed's little attentions evidently touched him, and no one could say that he was not an attentive lover.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As for David, his betrothed's little attentions evidently touched him, and no one could say that he was not an attentive lover.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As for David, his betrothed's little attentions evidently touched him, and no one could say that he was not an attentive lover.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading Think of the ring he had sent Tiddy, the ruby ring which had arrived yesterday morning, and which must have cost--so Matt, who was learned in such things, declared--not a penny less than £50!
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The exact date of the wedding would probably be fixed to-night, for it had been arranged that the marriage was to follow very soon after the announcement of the engagement.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There was no reason for delay.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Think of the ring he had sent Tiddy, the ruby ring which had arrived yesterday morning, and which must have cost--so Matt, who was learned in such things, declared--not a penny less than £50!
rubynounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Think of the ring he had sent Tiddy, the ruby ring which had arrived yesterday morning, and which must have cost--so Matt, who was learned in such things, declared--not a penny less than £50!
express in words
From this reading As for David, his betrothed's little attentions evidently touched him, and no one could say that he was not an attentive lover.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Think of the ring he had sent Tiddy, the ruby ring which had arrived yesterday morning, and which must have cost--so Matt, who was learned in such things, declared--not a penny less than £50!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
slendernessnoun
the quality of being slight or inadequate
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Think of the ring he had sent Tiddy, the ruby ring which had arrived yesterday morning, and which must have cost--so Matt, who was learned in such things, declared--not a penny less than £50!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
in the near future
From this reading The exact date of the wedding would probably be fixed to-night, for it had been arranged that the marriage was to follow very soon after the announcement of the engagement.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Think of the ring he had sent Tiddy, the ruby ring which had arrived yesterday morning, and which must have cost--so Matt, who was learned in such things, declared--not a penny less than £50!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Think of the ring he had sent Tiddy, the ruby ring which had arrived yesterday morning, and which must have cost--so Matt, who was learned in such things, declared--not a penny less than £50!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no reason for delay.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Think of the ring he had sent Tiddy, the ruby ring which had arrived yesterday morning, and which must have cost--so Matt, who was learned in such things, declared--not a penny less than £50!
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Think of the ring he had sent Tiddy, the ruby ring which had arrived yesterday morning, and which must have cost--so Matt, who was learned in such things, declared--not a penny less than £50!
Tiddy
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From this reading Think of the ring he had sent Tiddy, the ruby ring which had arrived yesterday morning, and which must have cost--so Matt, who was learned in such things, declared--not a penny less than £50!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
to-night
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From this reading The exact date of the wedding would probably be fixed to-night, for it had been arranged that the marriage was to follow very soon after the announcement of the engagement.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
having come into contact
From this reading As for David, his betrothed's little attentions evidently touched him, and no one could say that he was not an attentive lover.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
precisely as stated
From this reading The exact date of the wedding would probably be fixed to-night, for it had been arranged that the marriage was to follow very soon after the announcement of the engagement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As for David, his betrothed's little attentions evidently touched him, and no one could say that he was not an attentive lover.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading The exact date of the wedding would probably be fixed to-night, for it had been arranged that the marriage was to follow very soon after the announcement of the engagement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Think of the ring he had sent Tiddy, the ruby ring which had arrived yesterday morning, and which must have cost--so Matt, who was learned in such things, declared--not a penny less than £50!
which person or people
From this reading Think of the ring he had sent Tiddy, the ruby ring which had arrived yesterday morning, and which must have cost--so Matt, who was learned in such things, declared--not a penny less than £50!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The exact date of the wedding would probably be fixed to-night, for it had been arranged that the marriage was to follow very soon after the announcement of the engagement.
the day immediately before today
From this reading Think of the ring he had sent Tiddy, the ruby ring which had arrived yesterday morning, and which must have cost--so Matt, who was learned in such things, declared--not a penny less than £50!
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading During the last month, Matilda had actually given up eating potatoes and butter, because some fool had told her that in that way she might hope to regain the youthful slenderness of her figure!
