used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I engaged Mrs. Denys to be a help to you, not exclusively to Jeanie.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "But the children were all counting on going to Stanbury Cliffs for the Easter holidays," protested Mrs. Lorimer almost tearfully.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "But the children were all counting on going to Stanbury Cliffs for the Easter holidays," protested Mrs. Lorimer almost tearfully.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The child is quite well enough to return home, and I do not feel myself justified in incurring any further expense now that her health is quite sufficiently restored."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The child is quite well enough to return home, and I do not feel myself justified in incurring any further expense now that her health is quite sufficiently restored."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I engaged Mrs. Denys to be a help to you, not exclusively to Jeanie.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE DECISION "The matter is settled," said the Reverend Stephen Lorimer, in the tones of icy decision with which his wife was but too tragically familiar.
cannot
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From this reading "We cannot disappoint them, Stephen!"
a young person of either sex
From this reading The child is quite well enough to return home, and I do not feel myself justified in incurring any further expense now that her health is quite sufficiently restored."
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "But the children were all counting on going to Stanbury Cliffs for the Easter holidays," protested Mrs. Lorimer almost tearfully.
CliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading "But the children were all counting on going to Stanbury Cliffs for the Easter holidays," protested Mrs. Lorimer almost tearfully.
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading "But the children were all counting on going to Stanbury Cliffs for the Easter holidays," protested Mrs. Lorimer almost tearfully.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading THE DECISION "The matter is settled," said the Reverend Stephen Lorimer, in the tones of icy decision with which his wife was but too tragically familiar.
DenysverbUS /ˈdenɪs/
third-person singular of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading "I engaged Mrs. Denys to be a help to you, not exclusively to Jeanie.
disappointverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
From this reading "We cannot disappoint them, Stephen!"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The child is quite well enough to return home, and I do not feel myself justified in incurring any further expense now that her health is quite sufficiently restored."
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading "But the children were all counting on going to Stanbury Cliffs for the Easter holidays," protested Mrs. Lorimer almost tearfully.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading "I engaged Mrs. Denys to be a help to you, not exclusively to Jeanie.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The child is quite well enough to return home, and I do not feel myself justified in incurring any further expense now that her health is quite sufficiently restored."
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading "I engaged Mrs. Denys to be a help to you, not exclusively to Jeanie.
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading The child is quite well enough to return home, and I do not feel myself justified in incurring any further expense now that her health is quite sufficiently restored."
well known or easily recognized
From this reading THE DECISION "The matter is settled," said the Reverend Stephen Lorimer, in the tones of icy decision with which his wife was but too tragically familiar.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The child is quite well enough to return home, and I do not feel myself justified in incurring any further expense now that her health is quite sufficiently restored."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "But the children were all counting on going to Stanbury Cliffs for the Easter holidays," protested Mrs. Lorimer almost tearfully.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The child is quite well enough to return home, and I do not feel myself justified in incurring any further expense now that her health is quite sufficiently restored."
the act of departing
From this reading "But the children were all counting on going to Stanbury Cliffs for the Easter holidays," protested Mrs. Lorimer almost tearfully.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The child is quite well enough to return home, and I do not feel myself justified in incurring any further expense now that her health is quite sufficiently restored."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I engaged Mrs. Denys to be a help to you, not exclusively to Jeanie.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The child is quite well enough to return home, and I do not feel myself justified in incurring any further expense now that her health is quite sufficiently restored."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DECISION "The matter is settled," said the Reverend Stephen Lorimer, in the tones of icy decision with which his wife was but too tragically familiar.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading "But the children were all counting on going to Stanbury Cliffs for the Easter holidays," protested Mrs. Lorimer almost tearfully.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The child is quite well enough to return home, and I do not feel myself justified in incurring any further expense now that her health is quite sufficiently restored."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I engaged Mrs. Denys to be a help to you, not exclusively to Jeanie.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading THE DECISION "The matter is settled," said the Reverend Stephen Lorimer, in the tones of icy decision with which his wife was but too tragically familiar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DECISION "The matter is settled," said the Reverend Stephen Lorimer, in the tones of icy decision with which his wife was but too tragically familiar.
incurringnounUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrɪŋ/
acquiring or coming into something (usually undesirable)
From this reading The child is quite well enough to return home, and I do not feel myself justified in incurring any further expense now that her health is quite sufficiently restored."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DECISION "The matter is settled," said the Reverend Stephen Lorimer, in the tones of icy decision with which his wife was but too tragically familiar.
Jeanie
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From this reading "I engaged Mrs. Denys to be a help to you, not exclusively to Jeanie.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading The child is quite well enough to return home, and I do not feel myself justified in incurring any further expense now that her health is quite sufficiently restored."
Lorimer
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From this reading THE DECISION "The matter is settled," said the Reverend Stephen Lorimer, in the tones of icy decision with which his wife was but too tragically familiar.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE DECISION "The matter is settled," said the Reverend Stephen Lorimer, in the tones of icy decision with which his wife was but too tragically familiar.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I engaged Mrs. Denys to be a help to you, not exclusively to Jeanie.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The child is quite well enough to return home, and I do not feel myself justified in incurring any further expense now that her health is quite sufficiently restored."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I engaged Mrs. Denys to be a help to you, not exclusively to Jeanie.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The child is quite well enough to return home, and I do not feel myself justified in incurring any further expense now that her health is quite sufficiently restored."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DECISION "The matter is settled," said the Reverend Stephen Lorimer, in the tones of icy decision with which his wife was but too tragically familiar.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "But the children were all counting on going to Stanbury Cliffs for the Easter holidays," protested Mrs. Lorimer almost tearfully.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading "But the children were all counting on going to Stanbury Cliffs for the Easter holidays," protested Mrs. Lorimer almost tearfully.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The child is quite well enough to return home, and I do not feel myself justified in incurring any further expense now that her health is quite sufficiently restored."
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading The child is quite well enough to return home, and I do not feel myself justified in incurring any further expense now that her health is quite sufficiently restored."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The child is quite well enough to return home, and I do not feel myself justified in incurring any further expense now that her health is quite sufficiently restored."
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading THE DECISION "The matter is settled," said the Reverend Stephen Lorimer, in the tones of icy decision with which his wife was but too tragically familiar.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE DECISION "The matter is settled," said the Reverend Stephen Lorimer, in the tones of icy decision with which his wife was but too tragically familiar.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading THE DECISION "The matter is settled," said the Reverend Stephen Lorimer, in the tones of icy decision with which his wife was but too tragically familiar.
Stanbury
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But the children were all counting on going to Stanbury Cliffs for the Easter holidays," protested Mrs. Lorimer almost tearfully.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading THE DECISION "The matter is settled," said the Reverend Stephen Lorimer, in the tones of icy decision with which his wife was but too tragically familiar.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading The child is quite well enough to return home, and I do not feel myself justified in incurring any further expense now that her health is quite sufficiently restored."
tearfullyadverbUS /ˈtɪrfəli/
with tears; in a tearful manner
From this reading "But the children were all counting on going to Stanbury Cliffs for the Easter holidays," protested Mrs. Lorimer almost tearfully.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The child is quite well enough to return home, and I do not feel myself justified in incurring any further expense now that her health is quite sufficiently restored."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DECISION "The matter is settled," said the Reverend Stephen Lorimer, in the tones of icy decision with which his wife was but too tragically familiar.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "We cannot disappoint them, Stephen!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I engaged Mrs. Denys to be a help to you, not exclusively to Jeanie.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading THE DECISION "The matter is settled," said the Reverend Stephen Lorimer, in the tones of icy decision with which his wife was but too tragically familiar.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE DECISION "The matter is settled," said the Reverend Stephen Lorimer, in the tones of icy decision with which his wife was but too tragically familiar.
tragicallyadverbUS /ˈtrædʒɪkli/
in a tragic manner; with tragic consequences
From this reading THE DECISION "The matter is settled," said the Reverend Stephen Lorimer, in the tones of icy decision with which his wife was but too tragically familiar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DECISION "The matter is settled," said the Reverend Stephen Lorimer, in the tones of icy decision with which his wife was but too tragically familiar.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We cannot disappoint them, Stephen!"
(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 The child is quite well enough to return home, and I do not feel myself justified in incurring any further expense now that her health is quite sufficiently restored."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But the children were all counting on going to Stanbury Cliffs for the Easter holidays," protested Mrs. Lorimer almost tearfully.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE DECISION "The matter is settled," said the Reverend Stephen Lorimer, in the tones of icy decision with which his wife was but too tragically familiar.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading THE DECISION "The matter is settled," said the Reverend Stephen Lorimer, in the tones of icy decision with which his wife was but too tragically familiar.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DECISION "The matter is settled," said the Reverend Stephen Lorimer, in the tones of icy decision with which his wife was but too tragically familiar.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I engaged Mrs. Denys to be a help to you, not exclusively to Jeanie.
