used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "No, no, Jack, don't," interposed Bob Sawyer; "it's a capital song, but I am afraid we had better not have the other verse.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "No, no, Jack, don't," interposed Bob Sawyer; "it's a capital song, but I am afraid we had better not have the other verse.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "No, no, Jack, don't," interposed Bob Sawyer; "it's a capital song, but I am afraid we had better not have the other verse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Shall I step up-stairs, and pitch into the landlord?" inquired Hopkins, "or keep on ringing the bell, or go and groan on the staircase?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I am very much indebted to you for your friendship and good nature, Hopkins," said the wretched Mr. Bob Sawyer, "but I think the best plan to avoid any further dispute is for us to break up at once."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are very violent people, the people of the house."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I am very much indebted to you for your friendship and good nature, Hopkins," said the wretched Mr. Bob Sawyer, "but I think the best plan to avoid any further dispute is for us to break up at once."
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading "I am very much indebted to you for your friendship and good nature, Hopkins," said the wretched Mr. Bob Sawyer, "but I think the best plan to avoid any further dispute is for us to break up at once."
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading "Shall I step up-stairs, and pitch into the landlord?" inquired Hopkins, "or keep on ringing the bell, or go and groan on the staircase?
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "I am very much indebted to you for your friendship and good nature, Hopkins," said the wretched Mr. Bob Sawyer, "but I think the best plan to avoid any further dispute is for us to break up at once."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "No, no, Jack, don't," interposed Bob Sawyer; "it's a capital song, but I am afraid we had better not have the other verse.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "No, no, Jack, don't," interposed Bob Sawyer; "it's a capital song, but I am afraid we had better not have the other verse.
terminate
From this reading "I am very much indebted to you for your friendship and good nature, Hopkins," said the wretched Mr. Bob Sawyer, "but I think the best plan to avoid any further dispute is for us to break up at once."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "No, no, Jack, don't," interposed Bob Sawyer; "it's a capital song, but I am afraid we had better not have the other verse.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading "No, no, Jack, don't," interposed Bob Sawyer; "it's a capital song, but I am afraid we had better not have the other verse.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading You may command me, Bob."
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading "I am very much indebted to you for your friendship and good nature, Hopkins," said the wretched Mr. Bob Sawyer, "but I think the best plan to avoid any further dispute is for us to break up at once."
don't
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From this reading "No, no, Jack, don't," interposed Bob Sawyer; "it's a capital song, but I am afraid we had better not have the other verse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am very much indebted to you for your friendship and good nature, Hopkins," said the wretched Mr. Bob Sawyer, "but I think the best plan to avoid any further dispute is for us to break up at once."
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading "I am very much indebted to you for your friendship and good nature, Hopkins," said the wretched Mr. Bob Sawyer, "but I think the best plan to avoid any further dispute is for us to break up at once."
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 "I am very much indebted to you for your friendship and good nature, Hopkins," said the wretched Mr. Bob Sawyer, "but I think the best plan to avoid any further dispute is for us to break up at once."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Shall I step up-stairs, and pitch into the landlord?" inquired Hopkins, "or keep on ringing the bell, or go and groan on the staircase?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I am very much indebted to you for your friendship and good nature, Hopkins," said the wretched Mr. Bob Sawyer, "but I think the best plan to avoid any further dispute is for us to break up at once."
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading "Shall I step up-stairs, and pitch into the landlord?" inquired Hopkins, "or keep on ringing the bell, or go and groan on the staircase?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "No, no, Jack, don't," interposed Bob Sawyer; "it's a capital song, but I am afraid we had better not have the other verse.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "No, no, Jack, don't," interposed Bob Sawyer; "it's a capital song, but I am afraid we had better not have the other verse.
HopkinsnounUS /ˈhɑːpkɪnz/
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading "Shall I step up-stairs, and pitch into the landlord?" inquired Hopkins, "or keep on ringing the bell, or go and groan on the staircase?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They are very violent people, the people of the house."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No, no, Jack, don't," interposed Bob Sawyer; "it's a capital song, but I am afraid we had better not have the other verse.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading "I am very much indebted to you for your friendship and good nature, Hopkins," said the wretched Mr. Bob Sawyer, "but I think the best plan to avoid any further dispute is for us to break up at once."
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Shall I step up-stairs, and pitch into the landlord?" inquired Hopkins, "or keep on ringing the bell, or go and groan on the staircase?
interposed
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From this reading "No, no, Jack, don't," interposed Bob Sawyer; "it's a capital song, but I am afraid we had better not have the other verse.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Shall I step up-stairs, and pitch into the landlord?" inquired Hopkins, "or keep on ringing the bell, or go and groan on the staircase?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am very much indebted to you for your friendship and good nature, Hopkins," said the wretched Mr. Bob Sawyer, "but I think the best plan to avoid any further dispute is for us to break up at once."
it's
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From this reading "No, no, Jack, don't," interposed Bob Sawyer; "it's a capital song, but I am afraid we had better not have the other verse.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "No, no, Jack, don't," interposed Bob Sawyer; "it's a capital song, but I am afraid we had better not have the other verse.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Shall I step up-stairs, and pitch into the landlord?" inquired Hopkins, "or keep on ringing the bell, or go and groan on the staircase?
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading "Shall I step up-stairs, and pitch into the landlord?" inquired Hopkins, "or keep on ringing the bell, or go and groan on the staircase?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may command me, Bob."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You may command me, Bob."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I am very much indebted to you for your friendship and good nature, Hopkins," said the wretched Mr. Bob Sawyer, "but I think the best plan to avoid any further dispute is for us to break up at once."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I am very much indebted to you for your friendship and good nature, Hopkins," said the wretched Mr. Bob Sawyer, "but I think the best plan to avoid any further dispute is for us to break up at once."
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "I am very much indebted to you for your friendship and good nature, Hopkins," said the wretched Mr. Bob Sawyer, "but I think the best plan to avoid any further dispute is for us to break up at once."
not any; not one
From this reading "No, no, Jack, don't," interposed Bob Sawyer; "it's a capital song, but I am afraid we had better not have the other verse.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "No, no, Jack, don't," interposed Bob Sawyer; "it's a capital song, but I am afraid we had better not have the other verse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They are very violent people, the people of the house."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Shall I step up-stairs, and pitch into the landlord?" inquired Hopkins, "or keep on ringing the bell, or go and groan on the staircase?
on one occasion
From this reading "I am very much indebted to you for your friendship and good nature, Hopkins," said the wretched Mr. Bob Sawyer, "but I think the best plan to avoid any further dispute is for us to break up at once."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Shall I step up-stairs, and pitch into the landlord?" inquired Hopkins, "or keep on ringing the bell, or go and groan on the staircase?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "No, no, Jack, don't," interposed Bob Sawyer; "it's a capital song, but I am afraid we had better not have the other verse.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They are very violent people, the people of the house."
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading "Shall I step up-stairs, and pitch into the landlord?" inquired Hopkins, "or keep on ringing the bell, or go and groan on the staircase?
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading "I am very much indebted to you for your friendship and good nature, Hopkins," said the wretched Mr. Bob Sawyer, "but I think the best plan to avoid any further dispute is for us to break up at once."
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading "Shall I step up-stairs, and pitch into the landlord?" inquired Hopkins, "or keep on ringing the bell, or go and groan on the staircase?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am very much indebted to you for your friendship and good nature, Hopkins," said the wretched Mr. Bob Sawyer, "but I think the best plan to avoid any further dispute is for us to break up at once."
SawyernounUS /ˈsɔːjər/
one who is employed to saw wood
From this reading "No, no, Jack, don't," interposed Bob Sawyer; "it's a capital song, but I am afraid we had better not have the other verse.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Shall I step up-stairs, and pitch into the landlord?" inquired Hopkins, "or keep on ringing the bell, or go and groan on the staircase?
a short musical composition with words
From this reading "No, no, Jack, don't," interposed Bob Sawyer; "it's a capital song, but I am afraid we had better not have the other verse.
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading "Shall I step up-stairs, and pitch into the landlord?" inquired Hopkins, "or keep on ringing the bell, or go and groan on the staircase?
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "Shall I step up-stairs, and pitch into the landlord?" inquired Hopkins, "or keep on ringing the bell, or go and groan on the staircase?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "No, no, Jack, don't," interposed Bob Sawyer; "it's a capital song, but I am afraid we had better not have the other verse.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are very violent people, the people of the house."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I am very much indebted to you for your friendship and good nature, Hopkins," said the wretched Mr. Bob Sawyer, "but I think the best plan to avoid any further dispute is for us to break up at once."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am very much indebted to you for your friendship and good nature, Hopkins," said the wretched Mr. Bob Sawyer, "but I think the best plan to avoid any further dispute is for us to break up at once."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I am very much indebted to you for your friendship and good nature, Hopkins," said the wretched Mr. Bob Sawyer, "but I think the best plan to avoid any further dispute is for us to break up at once."
up-stairs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Shall I step up-stairs, and pitch into the landlord?" inquired Hopkins, "or keep on ringing the bell, or go and groan on the staircase?
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am very much indebted to you for your friendship and good nature, Hopkins," said the wretched Mr. Bob Sawyer, "but I think the best plan to avoid any further dispute is for us to break up at once."
literature in metrical form
From this reading "No, no, Jack, don't," interposed Bob Sawyer; "it's a capital song, but I am afraid we had better not have the other verse.
precisely as stated
From this reading They are very violent people, the people of the house."
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading They are very violent people, the people of the house."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "No, no, Jack, don't," interposed Bob Sawyer; "it's a capital song, but I am afraid we had better not have the other verse.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading "I am very much indebted to you for your friendship and good nature, Hopkins," said the wretched Mr. Bob Sawyer, "but I think the best plan to avoid any further dispute is for us to break up at once."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You may command me, Bob."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am very much indebted to you for your friendship and good nature, Hopkins," said the wretched Mr. Bob Sawyer, "but I think the best plan to avoid any further dispute is for us to break up at once."
