used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I must say that personally I am not surprised that Miss Rose should prefer marriage with a man of such sterling worth as Mr. Guyes.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading And Colonel Rose's patronage may prove an added inducement.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I must say that personally I am not surprised that Miss Rose should prefer marriage with a man of such sterling worth as Mr. Guyes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And Colonel Rose's patronage may prove an added inducement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Colonel Rose's patronage may prove an added inducement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I must say that personally I am not surprised that Miss Rose should prefer marriage with a man of such sterling worth as Mr. Guyes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sir Piers may be extremely handsome and fascinating; but no man with those eyes could possibly make a good husband.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sir Piers may be extremely handsome and fascinating; but no man with those eyes could possibly make a good husband.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading DEAD SEA FRUIT "I doubt if the County will call," said Miss Whalley, "unless the fact that Sir Piers is to stand for the division weighs with them.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading He probably knows that the young man has simply married this Mrs. Denys out of pique, since his own charming daughter would have none of him.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading And Colonel Rose's patronage may prove an added inducement.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sir Piers may be extremely handsome and fascinating; but no man with those eyes could possibly make a good husband.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading DEAD SEA FRUIT "I doubt if the County will call," said Miss Whalley, "unless the fact that Sir Piers is to stand for the division weighs with them.
a female human offspring
From this reading He probably knows that the young man has simply married this Mrs. Denys out of pique, since his own charming daughter would have none of him.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading DEAD SEA FRUIT "I doubt if the County will call," said Miss Whalley, "unless the fact that Sir Piers is to stand for the division weighs with them.
DenysverbUS /ˈdenɪs/
third-person singular of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading He probably knows that the young man has simply married this Mrs. Denys out of pique, since his own charming daughter would have none of him.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading DEAD SEA FRUIT "I doubt if the County will call," said Miss Whalley, "unless the fact that Sir Piers is to stand for the division weighs with them.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading DEAD SEA FRUIT "I doubt if the County will call," said Miss Whalley, "unless the fact that Sir Piers is to stand for the division weighs with them.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Sir Piers may be extremely handsome and fascinating; but no man with those eyes could possibly make a good husband.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Sir Piers may be extremely handsome and fascinating; but no man with those eyes could possibly make a good husband.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading DEAD SEA FRUIT "I doubt if the County will call," said Miss Whalley, "unless the fact that Sir Piers is to stand for the division weighs with them.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Sir Piers may be extremely handsome and fascinating; but no man with those eyes could possibly make a good husband.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DEAD SEA FRUIT "I doubt if the County will call," said Miss Whalley, "unless the fact that Sir Piers is to stand for the division weighs with them.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading DEAD SEA FRUIT "I doubt if the County will call," said Miss Whalley, "unless the fact that Sir Piers is to stand for the division weighs with them.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Sir Piers may be extremely handsome and fascinating; but no man with those eyes could possibly make a good husband.
Guyes
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From this reading I must say that personally I am not surprised that Miss Rose should prefer marriage with a man of such sterling worth as Mr. Guyes.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Sir Piers may be extremely handsome and fascinating; but no man with those eyes could possibly make a good husband.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He probably knows that the young man has simply married this Mrs. Denys out of pique, since his own charming daughter would have none of him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He probably knows that the young man has simply married this Mrs. Denys out of pique, since his own charming daughter would have none of him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He probably knows that the young man has simply married this Mrs. Denys out of pique, since his own charming daughter would have none of him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He probably knows that the young man has simply married this Mrs. Denys out of pique, since his own charming daughter would have none of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He probably knows that the young man has simply married this Mrs. Denys out of pique, since his own charming daughter would have none of him.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Sir Piers may be extremely handsome and fascinating; but no man with those eyes could possibly make a good husband.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DEAD SEA FRUIT "I doubt if the County will call," said Miss Whalley, "unless the fact that Sir Piers is to stand for the division weighs with them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading DEAD SEA FRUIT "I doubt if the County will call," said Miss Whalley, "unless the fact that Sir Piers is to stand for the division weighs with them.
inducementnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsmənt/
a positive motivational influence
From this reading And Colonel Rose's patronage may prove an added inducement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEAD SEA FRUIT "I doubt if the County will call," said Miss Whalley, "unless the fact that Sir Piers is to stand for the division weighs with them.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He probably knows that the young man has simply married this Mrs. Denys out of pique, since his own charming daughter would have none of him.
engage in
From this reading Sir Piers may be extremely handsome and fascinating; but no man with those eyes could possibly make a good husband.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He probably knows that the young man has simply married this Mrs. Denys out of pique, since his own charming daughter would have none of him.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading I must say that personally I am not surprised that Miss Rose should prefer marriage with a man of such sterling worth as Mr. Guyes.
joined in matrimony
From this reading He probably knows that the young man has simply married this Mrs. Denys out of pique, since his own charming daughter would have none of him.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And Colonel Rose's patronage may prove an added inducement.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading DEAD SEA FRUIT "I doubt if the County will call," said Miss Whalley, "unless the fact that Sir Piers is to stand for the division weighs with them.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I must say that personally I am not surprised that Miss Rose should prefer marriage with a man of such sterling worth as Mr. Guyes.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He probably knows that the young man has simply married this Mrs. Denys out of pique, since his own charming daughter would have none of him.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must say that personally I am not surprised that Miss Rose should prefer marriage with a man of such sterling worth as Mr. Guyes.
not any; not one
From this reading Sir Piers may be extremely handsome and fascinating; but no man with those eyes could possibly make a good husband.
not one, and not any
From this reading He probably knows that the young man has simply married this Mrs. Denys out of pique, since his own charming daughter would have none of him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I must say that personally I am not surprised that Miss Rose should prefer marriage with a man of such sterling worth as Mr. Guyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He probably knows that the young man has simply married this Mrs. Denys out of pique, since his own charming daughter would have none of him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He probably knows that the young man has simply married this Mrs. Denys out of pique, since his own charming daughter would have none of him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He probably knows that the young man has simply married this Mrs. Denys out of pique, since his own charming daughter would have none of him.
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading And Colonel Rose's patronage may prove an added inducement.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading I must say that personally I am not surprised that Miss Rose should prefer marriage with a man of such sterling worth as Mr. Guyes.
PiersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “pier” — a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading DEAD SEA FRUIT "I doubt if the County will call," said Miss Whalley, "unless the fact that Sir Piers is to stand for the division weighs with them.
piquenounUS /piːk/
tightly woven fabric with raised cords
From this reading He probably knows that the young man has simply married this Mrs. Denys out of pique, since his own charming daughter would have none of him.
by chance
From this reading Sir Piers may be extremely handsome and fascinating; but no man with those eyes could possibly make a good husband.
like better; value more highly
From this reading I must say that personally I am not surprised that Miss Rose should prefer marriage with a man of such sterling worth as Mr. Guyes.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He probably knows that the young man has simply married this Mrs. Denys out of pique, since his own charming daughter would have none of him.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading And Colonel Rose's patronage may prove an added inducement.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading I must say that personally I am not surprised that Miss Rose should prefer marriage with a man of such sterling worth as Mr. Guyes.
Rose'snounUS /ˈroʊzɪz/
possessive form of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading And Colonel Rose's patronage may prove an added inducement.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading DEAD SEA FRUIT "I doubt if the County will call," said Miss Whalley, "unless the fact that Sir Piers is to stand for the division weighs with them.
express in words
From this reading I must say that personally I am not surprised that Miss Rose should prefer marriage with a man of such sterling worth as Mr. Guyes.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading DEAD SEA FRUIT "I doubt if the County will call," said Miss Whalley, "unless the fact that Sir Piers is to stand for the division weighs with them.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I must say that personally I am not surprised that Miss Rose should prefer marriage with a man of such sterling worth as Mr. Guyes.
and nothing more
From this reading He probably knows that the young man has simply married this Mrs. Denys out of pique, since his own charming daughter would have none of him.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He probably knows that the young man has simply married this Mrs. Denys out of pique, since his own charming daughter would have none of him.
term of address for a man
From this reading DEAD SEA FRUIT "I doubt if the County will call," said Miss Whalley, "unless the fact that Sir Piers is to stand for the division weighs with them.
be standing; be upright
From this reading DEAD SEA FRUIT "I doubt if the County will call," said Miss Whalley, "unless the fact that Sir Piers is to stand for the division weighs with them.
sterlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/
highest in quality
From this reading I must say that personally I am not surprised that Miss Rose should prefer marriage with a man of such sterling worth as Mr. Guyes.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I must say that personally I am not surprised that Miss Rose should prefer marriage with a man of such sterling worth as Mr. Guyes.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading I must say that personally I am not surprised that Miss Rose should prefer marriage with a man of such sterling worth as Mr. Guyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DEAD SEA FRUIT "I doubt if the County will call," said Miss Whalley, "unless the fact that Sir Piers is to stand for the division weighs with them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEAD SEA FRUIT "I doubt if the County will call," said Miss Whalley, "unless the fact that Sir Piers is to stand for the division weighs with them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading DEAD SEA FRUIT "I doubt if the County will call," said Miss Whalley, "unless the fact that Sir Piers is to stand for the division weighs with them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He probably knows that the young man has simply married this Mrs. Denys out of pique, since his own charming daughter would have none of him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Sir Piers may be extremely handsome and fascinating; but no man with those eyes could possibly make a good husband.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DEAD SEA FRUIT "I doubt if the County will call," said Miss Whalley, "unless the fact that Sir Piers is to stand for the division weighs with them.
except if; if not
From this reading DEAD SEA FRUIT "I doubt if the County will call," said Miss Whalley, "unless the fact that Sir Piers is to stand for the division weighs with them.
weighsverbUS /weɪz/
third-person singular of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading DEAD SEA FRUIT "I doubt if the County will call," said Miss Whalley, "unless the fact that Sir Piers is to stand for the division weighs with them.
Whalley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DEAD SEA FRUIT "I doubt if the County will call," said Miss Whalley, "unless the fact that Sir Piers is to stand for the division weighs with them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading DEAD SEA FRUIT "I doubt if the County will call," said Miss Whalley, "unless the fact that Sir Piers is to stand for the division weighs with them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DEAD SEA FRUIT "I doubt if the County will call," said Miss Whalley, "unless the fact that Sir Piers is to stand for the division weighs with them.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading I must say that personally I am not surprised that Miss Rose should prefer marriage with a man of such sterling worth as Mr. Guyes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He probably knows that the young man has simply married this Mrs. Denys out of pique, since his own charming daughter would have none of him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He probably knows that the young man has simply married this Mrs. Denys out of pique, since his own charming daughter would have none of him.
