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From this reading He doesn't say, being ill, "I am /getting/ on well," but [Pg115] "I am /going/ on well."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In English usage, to proceed, the word /directly/ is always used to signify /immediately/; in American a contingency gets into it, and it may mean no more than /soon/.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading In England /quite/ means "completely, wholly, entirely, altogether, to the utmost extent, nothing short of, in the fullest sense, positively, absolutely"; in America it is conditional, and means only nearly, approximately, substantially, as in "he sings /quite/ well."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In England /quite/ means "completely, wholly, entirely, altogether, to the utmost extent, nothing short of, in the fullest sense, positively, absolutely"; in America it is conditional, and means only nearly, approximately, substantially, as in "he sings /quite/ well."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In English usage, to proceed, the word /directly/ is always used to signify /immediately/; in American a contingency gets into it, and it may mean no more than /soon/.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading He doesn't say, being ill, "I am /getting/ on well," but [Pg115] "I am /going/ on well."
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading In England /quite/ means "completely, wholly, entirely, altogether, to the utmost extent, nothing short of, in the fullest sense, positively, absolutely"; in America it is conditional, and means only nearly, approximately, substantially, as in "he sings /quite/ well."
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading In English usage, to proceed, the word /directly/ is always used to signify /immediately/; in American a contingency gets into it, and it may mean no more than /soon/.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Englishman does not say "I will pay you /up/" for an injury, but "I will pay you /back/."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In English usage, to proceed, the word /directly/ is always used to signify /immediately/; in American a contingency gets into it, and it may mean no more than /soon/.
approximatelyadverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmətli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading In England /quite/ means "completely, wholly, entirely, altogether, to the utmost extent, nothing short of, in the fullest sense, positively, absolutely"; in America it is conditional, and means only nearly, approximately, substantially, as in "he sings /quite/ well."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In England /quite/ means "completely, wholly, entirely, altogether, to the utmost extent, nothing short of, in the fullest sense, positively, absolutely"; in America it is conditional, and means only nearly, approximately, substantially, as in "he sings /quite/ well."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading An Englishman does not say "I will pay you /up/" for an injury, but "I will pay you /back/."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He doesn't say, being ill, "I am /getting/ on well," but [Pg115] "I am /going/ on well."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An Englishman does not say "I will pay you /up/" for an injury, but "I will pay you /back/."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In England /quite/ means "completely, wholly, entirely, altogether, to the utmost extent, nothing short of, in the fullest sense, positively, absolutely"; in America it is conditional, and means only nearly, approximately, substantially, as in "he sings /quite/ well."
conditionaladjectiveUS /kənˈdɪʃənəl/
qualified by reservations
From this reading In England /quite/ means "completely, wholly, entirely, altogether, to the utmost extent, nothing short of, in the fullest sense, positively, absolutely"; in America it is conditional, and means only nearly, approximately, substantially, as in "he sings /quite/ well."
contingencynounUS /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/
a possible event or occurrence or result
From this reading In English usage, to proceed, the word /directly/ is always used to signify /immediately/; in American a contingency gets into it, and it may mean no more than /soon/.
definitionnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading He doesn't look /up/ a definition in a dictionary; he looks it /out/.
dictionarynounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading He doesn't look /up/ a definition in a dictionary; he looks it /out/.
without deviation
From this reading In English usage, to proceed, the word /directly/ is always used to signify /immediately/; in American a contingency gets into it, and it may mean no more than /soon/.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An Englishman does not say "I will pay you /up/" for an injury, but "I will pay you /back/."
doesn't
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From this reading He doesn't look /up/ a definition in a dictionary; he looks it /out/.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading In England /quite/ means "completely, wholly, entirely, altogether, to the utmost extent, nothing short of, in the fullest sense, positively, absolutely"; in America it is conditional, and means only nearly, approximately, substantially, as in "he sings /quite/ well."
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading In English usage, to proceed, the word /directly/ is always used to signify /immediately/; in American a contingency gets into it, and it may mean no more than /soon/.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading An Englishman does not say "I will pay you /up/" for an injury, but "I will pay you /back/."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In England /quite/ means "completely, wholly, entirely, altogether, to the utmost extent, nothing short of, in the fullest sense, positively, absolutely"; in America it is conditional, and means only nearly, approximately, substantially, as in "he sings /quite/ well."
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading In England /quite/ means "completely, wholly, entirely, altogether, to the utmost extent, nothing short of, in the fullest sense, positively, absolutely"; in America it is conditional, and means only nearly, approximately, substantially, as in "he sings /quite/ well."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An Englishman does not say "I will pay you /up/" for an injury, but "I will pay you /back/."
fullestadjectiveUS /ˈfʊləst/
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading In England /quite/ means "completely, wholly, entirely, altogether, to the utmost extent, nothing short of, in the fullest sense, positively, absolutely"; in America it is conditional, and means only nearly, approximately, substantially, as in "he sings /quite/ well."
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading In English usage, to proceed, the word /directly/ is always used to signify /immediately/; in American a contingency gets into it, and it may mean no more than /soon/.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He doesn't say, being ill, "I am /getting/ on well," but [Pg115] "I am /going/ on well."
the act of departing
From this reading He doesn't say, being ill, "I am /getting/ on well," but [Pg115] "I am /going/ on well."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In England /quite/ means "completely, wholly, entirely, altogether, to the utmost extent, nothing short of, in the fullest sense, positively, absolutely"; in America it is conditional, and means only nearly, approximately, substantially, as in "he sings /quite/ well."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading An Englishman does not say "I will pay you /up/" for an injury, but "I will pay you /back/."
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading He doesn't say, being ill, "I am /getting/ on well," but [Pg115] "I am /going/ on well."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading In English usage, to proceed, the word /directly/ is always used to signify /immediately/; in American a contingency gets into it, and it may mean no more than /soon/.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In English usage, to proceed, the word /directly/ is always used to signify /immediately/; in American a contingency gets into it, and it may mean no more than /soon/.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading An Englishman does not say "I will pay you /up/" for an injury, but "I will pay you /back/."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In English usage, to proceed, the word /directly/ is always used to signify /immediately/; in American a contingency gets into it, and it may mean no more than /soon/.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In English usage, to proceed, the word /directly/ is always used to signify /immediately/; in American a contingency gets into it, and it may mean no more than /soon/.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In English usage, to proceed, the word /directly/ is always used to signify /immediately/; in American a contingency gets into it, and it may mean no more than /soon/.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He doesn't look /up/ a definition in a dictionary; he looks it /out/.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He doesn't look /up/ a definition in a dictionary; he looks it /out/.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In English usage, to proceed, the word /directly/ is always used to signify /immediately/; in American a contingency gets into it, and it may mean no more than /soon/.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading In English usage, to proceed, the word /directly/ is always used to signify /immediately/; in American a contingency gets into it, and it may mean no more than /soon/.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading In England /quite/ means "completely, wholly, entirely, altogether, to the utmost extent, nothing short of, in the fullest sense, positively, absolutely"; in America it is conditional, and means only nearly, approximately, substantially, as in "he sings /quite/ well."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In English usage, to proceed, the word /directly/ is always used to signify /immediately/; in American a contingency gets into it, and it may mean no more than /soon/.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In England /quite/ means "completely, wholly, entirely, altogether, to the utmost extent, nothing short of, in the fullest sense, positively, absolutely"; in America it is conditional, and means only nearly, approximately, substantially, as in "he sings /quite/ well."
not any; not one
From this reading In English usage, to proceed, the word /directly/ is always used to signify /immediately/; in American a contingency gets into it, and it may mean no more than /soon/.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An Englishman does not say "I will pay you /up/" for an injury, but "I will pay you /back/."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In England /quite/ means "completely, wholly, entirely, altogether, to the utmost extent, nothing short of, in the fullest sense, positively, absolutely"; in America it is conditional, and means only nearly, approximately, substantially, as in "he sings /quite/ well."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In England /quite/ means "completely, wholly, entirely, altogether, to the utmost extent, nothing short of, in the fullest sense, positively, absolutely"; in America it is conditional, and means only nearly, approximately, substantially, as in "he sings /quite/ well."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He doesn't say, being ill, "I am /getting/ on well," but [Pg115] "I am /going/ on well."
and nothing more
From this reading In England /quite/ means "completely, wholly, entirely, altogether, to the utmost extent, nothing short of, in the fullest sense, positively, absolutely"; in America it is conditional, and means only nearly, approximately, substantially, as in "he sings /quite/ well."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He doesn't look /up/ a definition in a dictionary; he looks it /out/.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading An Englishman does not say "I will pay you /up/" for an injury, but "I will pay you /back/."
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He doesn't say, being ill, "I am /getting/ on well," but [Pg115] "I am /going/ on well."
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading In England /quite/ means "completely, wholly, entirely, altogether, to the utmost extent, nothing short of, in the fullest sense, positively, absolutely"; in America it is conditional, and means only nearly, approximately, substantially, as in "he sings /quite/ well."
continue talking
From this reading In English usage, to proceed, the word /directly/ is always used to signify /immediately/; in American a contingency gets into it, and it may mean no more than /soon/.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In England /quite/ means "completely, wholly, entirely, altogether, to the utmost extent, nothing short of, in the fullest sense, positively, absolutely"; in America it is conditional, and means only nearly, approximately, substantially, as in "he sings /quite/ well."
express in words
From this reading An Englishman does not say "I will pay you /up/" for an injury, but "I will pay you /back/."
a general conscious awareness
From this reading In England /quite/ means "completely, wholly, entirely, altogether, to the utmost extent, nothing short of, in the fullest sense, positively, absolutely"; in America it is conditional, and means only nearly, approximately, substantially, as in "he sings /quite/ well."
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In England /quite/ means "completely, wholly, entirely, altogether, to the utmost extent, nothing short of, in the fullest sense, positively, absolutely"; in America it is conditional, and means only nearly, approximately, substantially, as in "he sings /quite/ well."
signifyverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/
denote or connote
From this reading In English usage, to proceed, the word /directly/ is always used to signify /immediately/; in American a contingency gets into it, and it may mean no more than /soon/.
singsverbUS /sɪŋz/
third-person singular of “sing” — deliver by singing
From this reading In England /quite/ means "completely, wholly, entirely, altogether, to the utmost extent, nothing short of, in the fullest sense, positively, absolutely"; in America it is conditional, and means only nearly, approximately, substantially, as in "he sings /quite/ well."
in the near future
From this reading In English usage, to proceed, the word /directly/ is always used to signify /immediately/; in American a contingency gets into it, and it may mean no more than /soon/.
substantiallyadverbUS /səbˈstænʃəli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading In England /quite/ means "completely, wholly, entirely, altogether, to the utmost extent, nothing short of, in the fullest sense, positively, absolutely"; in America it is conditional, and means only nearly, approximately, substantially, as in "he sings /quite/ well."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In English usage, to proceed, the word /directly/ is always used to signify /immediately/; in American a contingency gets into it, and it may mean no more than /soon/.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In English usage, to proceed, the word /directly/ is always used to signify /immediately/; in American a contingency gets into it, and it may mean no more than /soon/.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In English usage, to proceed, the word /directly/ is always used to signify /immediately/; in American a contingency gets into it, and it may mean no more than /soon/.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading An Englishman does not say "I will pay you /up/" for an injury, but "I will pay you /back/."
usagenounUS /ˈjuːsədʒ/
the act of using
From this reading In English usage, to proceed, the word /directly/ is always used to signify /immediately/; in American a contingency gets into it, and it may mean no more than /soon/.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading In English usage, to proceed, the word /directly/ is always used to signify /immediately/; in American a contingency gets into it, and it may mean no more than /soon/.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading In England /quite/ means "completely, wholly, entirely, altogether, to the utmost extent, nothing short of, in the fullest sense, positively, absolutely"; in America it is conditional, and means only nearly, approximately, substantially, as in "he sings /quite/ well."
(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 In England /quite/ means "completely, wholly, entirely, altogether, to the utmost extent, nothing short of, in the fullest sense, positively, absolutely"; in America it is conditional, and means only nearly, approximately, substantially, as in "he sings /quite/ well."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In England /quite/ means "completely, wholly, entirely, altogether, to the utmost extent, nothing short of, in the fullest sense, positively, absolutely"; in America it is conditional, and means only nearly, approximately, substantially, as in "he sings /quite/ well."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading An Englishman does not say "I will pay you /up/" for an injury, but "I will pay you /back/."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading In English usage, to proceed, the word /directly/ is always used to signify /immediately/; in American a contingency gets into it, and it may mean no more than /soon/.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading An Englishman does not say "I will pay you /up/" for an injury, but "I will pay you /back/."
