used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I MAKE A VOW TO SLAY MY LADY BIDDY, IF NEEDS BE.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "I have come," says he, "to know if I can add anything to your convenience or comfort here during the stay which, as I pointed out yesterday, circumstances have necessitated."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
any thing at all
From this reading "I have come," says he, "to know if I can add anything to your convenience or comfort here during the stay which, as I pointed out yesterday, circumstances have necessitated."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You can make my captivity less intolerable," replies Lady Biddy, "by letting me know at once when it is to end."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I MAKE A VOW TO SLAY MY LADY BIDDY, IF NEEDS BE.
BIDDYnounUS /ˈbɪdi/
adult female chicken
From this reading I MAKE A VOW TO SLAY MY LADY BIDDY, IF NEEDS BE.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "You can make my captivity less intolerable," replies Lady Biddy, "by letting me know at once when it is to end."
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I have come," says he, "to know if I can add anything to your convenience or comfort here during the stay which, as I pointed out yesterday, circumstances have necessitated."
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading "You can make my captivity less intolerable," replies Lady Biddy, "by letting me know at once when it is to end."
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "I have come," says he, "to know if I can add anything to your convenience or comfort here during the stay which, as I pointed out yesterday, circumstances have necessitated."
clothing in general
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
combedadjectiveUS /koʊmd/
(of hair) made tidy with a comb
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I have come," says he, "to know if I can add anything to your convenience or comfort here during the stay which, as I pointed out yesterday, circumstances have necessitated."
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading "I have come," says he, "to know if I can add anything to your convenience or comfort here during the stay which, as I pointed out yesterday, circumstances have necessitated."
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading "I have come," says he, "to know if I can add anything to your convenience or comfort here during the stay which, as I pointed out yesterday, circumstances have necessitated."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "I have come," says he, "to know if I can add anything to your convenience or comfort here during the stay which, as I pointed out yesterday, circumstances have necessitated."
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "You can make my captivity less intolerable," replies Lady Biddy, "by letting me know at once when it is to end."
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
faireradjectiveUS /ˈferər/
comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have come," says he, "to know if I can add anything to your convenience or comfort here during the stay which, as I pointed out yesterday, circumstances have necessitated."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I have come," says he, "to know if I can add anything to your convenience or comfort here during the stay which, as I pointed out yesterday, circumstances have necessitated."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I MAKE A VOW TO SLAY MY LADY BIDDY, IF NEEDS BE.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I MAKE A VOW TO SLAY MY LADY BIDDY, IF NEEDS BE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
insolencenounUS /ˈɪnsələns/
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading "You can make my captivity less intolerable," replies Lady Biddy, "by letting me know at once when it is to end."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You can make my captivity less intolerable," replies Lady Biddy, "by letting me know at once when it is to end."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You can make my captivity less intolerable," replies Lady Biddy, "by letting me know at once when it is to end."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I have come," says he, "to know if I can add anything to your convenience or comfort here during the stay which, as I pointed out yesterday, circumstances have necessitated."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I MAKE A VOW TO SLAY MY LADY BIDDY, IF NEEDS BE.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "You can make my captivity less intolerable," replies Lady Biddy, "by letting me know at once when it is to end."
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading "You can make my captivity less intolerable," replies Lady Biddy, "by letting me know at once when it is to end."
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
engage in
From this reading I MAKE A VOW TO SLAY MY LADY BIDDY, IF NEEDS BE.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You can make my captivity less intolerable," replies Lady Biddy, "by letting me know at once when it is to end."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I MAKE A VOW TO SLAY MY LADY BIDDY, IF NEEDS BE.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
necessitatedverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪtəd/
past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading "I have come," says he, "to know if I can add anything to your convenience or comfort here during the stay which, as I pointed out yesterday, circumstances have necessitated."
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading I MAKE A VOW TO SLAY MY LADY BIDDY, IF NEEDS BE.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
the middle of the day
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
on one occasion
From this reading "You can make my captivity less intolerable," replies Lady Biddy, "by letting me know at once when it is to end."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I have come," says he, "to know if I can add anything to your convenience or comfort here during the stay which, as I pointed out yesterday, circumstances have necessitated."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
having a point
From this reading "I have come," says he, "to know if I can add anything to your convenience or comfort here during the stay which, as I pointed out yesterday, circumstances have necessitated."
popinjaynoun
a vain and talkative person (chatters like a parrot)
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "You can make my captivity less intolerable," replies Lady Biddy, "by letting me know at once when it is to end."
riggedadjectiveUS /rɪɡd/
fitted or equipped with necessary rigging (sails and shrouds and stays etc)
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
Rodrigues
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "I have come," says he, "to know if I can add anything to your convenience or comfort here during the stay which, as I pointed out yesterday, circumstances have necessitated."
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
SLAYverbUS /sleɪ/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading I MAKE A VOW TO SLAY MY LADY BIDDY, IF NEEDS BE.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I have come," says he, "to know if I can add anything to your convenience or comfort here during the stay which, as I pointed out yesterday, circumstances have necessitated."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
thereupon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I MAKE A VOW TO SLAY MY LADY BIDDY, IF NEEDS BE.
VOWverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading I MAKE A VOW TO SLAY MY LADY BIDDY, IF NEEDS BE.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
at the time that
From this reading "You can make my captivity less intolerable," replies Lady Biddy, "by letting me know at once when it is to end."
in or at the place that
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I have come," says he, "to know if I can add anything to your convenience or comfort here during the stay which, as I pointed out yesterday, circumstances have necessitated."
which person or people
From this reading Taking off his hat with a low salute, he observed that the heavy rain was past, and fairer weather might now be expected, and so seated himself with easy insolence near Lady Biddy, who thereupon rose to her feet, and stood calmly waiting for him to announce his business there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading About noon Rodrigues came into the cabin where my Lady Biddy sat, with his hair combed, rings on his fingers, and rigged out in a new suit of clothes--as fine as any popinjay.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "I have come," says he, "to know if I can add anything to your convenience or comfort here during the stay which, as I pointed out yesterday, circumstances have necessitated."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You can make my captivity less intolerable," replies Lady Biddy, "by letting me know at once when it is to end."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have come," says he, "to know if I can add anything to your convenience or comfort here during the stay which, as I pointed out yesterday, circumstances have necessitated."
