used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Because I am only a housemaid, if you please."
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 then, relenting at the sight of Harry's obvious confusion, "I know you mean nothing of the sort," she added; "and I like your looks; but I think nothing of your Lady Vandeleur.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Because I am only a housemaid, if you please."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And then, relenting at the sight of Harry's obvious confusion, "I know you mean nothing of the sort," she added; "and I like your looks; but I think nothing of your Lady Vandeleur.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And then, relenting at the sight of Harry's obvious confusion, "I know you mean nothing of the sort," she added; "and I like your looks; but I think nothing of your Lady Vandeleur.
bandboxnoun
a light cylindrical box for holding light articles of attire (especially hats)
From this reading "To send out a real gentleman like you--with a bandbox--in broad day!"
for the reason that
From this reading "Because I am only a housemaid, if you please."
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "To send out a real gentleman like you--with a bandbox--in broad day!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And then, relenting at the sight of Harry's obvious confusion, "I know you mean nothing of the sort," she added; "and I like your looks; but I think nothing of your Lady Vandeleur.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading And then, relenting at the sight of Harry's obvious confusion, "I know you mean nothing of the sort," she added; "and I like your looks; but I think nothing of your Lady Vandeleur.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Oh, these mistresses!" she cried.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "To send out a real gentleman like you--with a bandbox--in broad day!"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you mean that for me?" said the girl.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Do you mean that for me?" said the girl.
a man of refinement
From this reading "To send out a real gentleman like you--with a bandbox--in broad day!"
a young female
From this reading "Do you mean that for me?" said the girl.
Harry's
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From this reading And then, relenting at the sight of Harry's obvious confusion, "I know you mean nothing of the sort," she added; "and I like your looks; but I think nothing of your Lady Vandeleur.
housemaidnoun
a female domestic
From this reading "Because I am only a housemaid, if you please."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Because I am only a housemaid, if you please."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Because I am only a housemaid, if you please."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "To send out a real gentleman like you--with a bandbox--in broad day!"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And then, relenting at the sight of Harry's obvious confusion, "I know you mean nothing of the sort," she added; "and I like your looks; but I think nothing of your Lady Vandeleur.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading And then, relenting at the sight of Harry's obvious confusion, "I know you mean nothing of the sort," she added; "and I like your looks; but I think nothing of your Lady Vandeleur.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And then, relenting at the sight of Harry's obvious confusion, "I know you mean nothing of the sort," she added; "and I like your looks; but I think nothing of your Lady Vandeleur.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading And then, relenting at the sight of Harry's obvious confusion, "I know you mean nothing of the sort," she added; "and I like your looks; but I think nothing of your Lady Vandeleur.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do you mean that for me?" said the girl.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Do you mean that for me?" said the girl.
mistressesnounUS /ˈmɪstrəsəz/
plural of “mistress” — an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Oh, these mistresses!" she cried.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading And then, relenting at the sight of Harry's obvious confusion, "I know you mean nothing of the sort," she added; "and I like your looks; but I think nothing of your Lady Vandeleur.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading And then, relenting at the sight of Harry's obvious confusion, "I know you mean nothing of the sort," she added; "and I like your looks; but I think nothing of your Lady Vandeleur.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And then, relenting at the sight of Harry's obvious confusion, "I know you mean nothing of the sort," she added; "and I like your looks; but I think nothing of your Lady Vandeleur.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, these mistresses!" she cried.
and nothing more
From this reading "Because I am only a housemaid, if you please."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "To send out a real gentleman like you--with a bandbox--in broad day!"
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Because I am only a housemaid, if you please."
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "To send out a real gentleman like you--with a bandbox--in broad day!"
relentingverbUS /rɪˈlentɪŋ/
-ing form of “relent” — give in, as to influence or pressure
From this reading And then, relenting at the sight of Harry's obvious confusion, "I know you mean nothing of the sort," she added; "and I like your looks; but I think nothing of your Lady Vandeleur.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Do you mean that for me?" said the girl.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "To send out a real gentleman like you--with a bandbox--in broad day!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And then, relenting at the sight of Harry's obvious confusion, "I know you mean nothing of the sort," she added; "and I like your looks; but I think nothing of your Lady Vandeleur.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading And then, relenting at the sight of Harry's obvious confusion, "I know you mean nothing of the sort," she added; "and I like your looks; but I think nothing of your Lady Vandeleur.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading And then, relenting at the sight of Harry's obvious confusion, "I know you mean nothing of the sort," she added; "and I like your looks; but I think nothing of your Lady Vandeleur.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Do you mean that for me?" said the girl.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Do you mean that for me?" said the girl.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then, relenting at the sight of Harry's obvious confusion, "I know you mean nothing of the sort," she added; "and I like your looks; but I think nothing of your Lady Vandeleur.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Oh, these mistresses!" she cried.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading And then, relenting at the sight of Harry's obvious confusion, "I know you mean nothing of the sort," she added; "and I like your looks; but I think nothing of your Lady Vandeleur.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To send out a real gentleman like you--with a bandbox--in broad day!"
Vandeleur
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And then, relenting at the sight of Harry's obvious confusion, "I know you mean nothing of the sort," she added; "and I like your looks; but I think nothing of your Lady Vandeleur.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "To send out a real gentleman like you--with a bandbox--in broad day!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you mean that for me?" said the girl.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And then, relenting at the sight of Harry's obvious confusion, "I know you mean nothing of the sort," she added; "and I like your looks; but I think nothing of your Lady Vandeleur.
