used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
(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 The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading "My dear, dear father!" said I, suppressing my tears with difficulty, "all evils, as you yourself said, look worse by anticipation.
any thing at all
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Pisistratus," said he gravely, and looking round him, "your mother!-- suppose the worst--your first care, then, must be to try and secure something for her.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
of short duration or distance
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "Pisistratus," said he gravely, and looking round him, "your mother!-- suppose the worst--your first care, then, must be to try and secure something for her.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear, dear father!" said I, suppressing my tears with difficulty, "all evils, as you yourself said, look worse by anticipation.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading "My dear, dear father!" said I, suppressing my tears with difficulty, "all evils, as you yourself said, look worse by anticipation.
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading "My dear, dear father!" said I, suppressing my tears with difficulty, "all evils, as you yourself said, look worse by anticipation.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Pisistratus," said he gravely, and looking round him, "your mother!-- suppose the worst--your first care, then, must be to try and secure something for her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Pisistratus," said he gravely, and looking round him, "your mother!-- suppose the worst--your first care, then, must be to try and secure something for her.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading It is impossible that your whole fortune can be involved.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
a man of refinement
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading "Pisistratus," said he gravely, and looking round him, "your mother!-- suppose the worst--your first care, then, must be to try and secure something for her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Pisistratus," said he gravely, and looking round him, "your mother!-- suppose the worst--your first care, then, must be to try and secure something for her.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Pisistratus," said he gravely, and looking round him, "your mother!-- suppose the worst--your first care, then, must be to try and secure something for her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Pisistratus," said he gravely, and looking round him, "your mother!-- suppose the worst--your first care, then, must be to try and secure something for her.
house-door
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It is impossible that your whole fortune can be involved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading It is impossible that your whole fortune can be involved.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is impossible that your whole fortune can be involved.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
lipnounUS /lɪp/
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "My dear, dear father!" said I, suppressing my tears with difficulty, "all evils, as you yourself said, look worse by anticipation.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Pisistratus," said he gravely, and looking round him, "your mother!-- suppose the worst--your first care, then, must be to try and secure something for her.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
the force of workers available
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Pisistratus," said he gravely, and looking round him, "your mother!-- suppose the worst--your first care, then, must be to try and secure something for her.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Pisistratus," said he gravely, and looking round him, "your mother!-- suppose the worst--your first care, then, must be to try and secure something for her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
Pisistratus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Pisistratus," said he gravely, and looking round him, "your mother!-- suppose the worst--your first care, then, must be to try and secure something for her.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
revolvingverbUS /riˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "Pisistratus," said he gravely, and looking round him, "your mother!-- suppose the worst--your first care, then, must be to try and secure something for her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Pisistratus," said he gravely, and looking round him, "your mother!-- suppose the worst--your first care, then, must be to try and secure something for her.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
get by special effort
From this reading "Pisistratus," said he gravely, and looking round him, "your mother!-- suppose the worst--your first care, then, must be to try and secure something for her.
sentencesnounUS /ˈsentənsəz/
plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Pisistratus," said he gravely, and looking round him, "your mother!-- suppose the worst--your first care, then, must be to try and secure something for her.
Squills
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
supper-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
express a supposition
From this reading "Pisistratus," said he gravely, and looking round him, "your mother!-- suppose the worst--your first care, then, must be to try and secure something for her.
suppressingverbUS /səˈpresɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppress” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading "My dear, dear father!" said I, suppressing my tears with difficulty, "all evils, as you yourself said, look worse by anticipation.
carry out
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading "My dear, dear father!" said I, suppressing my tears with difficulty, "all evils, as you yourself said, look worse by anticipation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Pisistratus," said he gravely, and looking round him, "your mother!-- suppose the worst--your first care, then, must be to try and secure something for her.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Pisistratus," said he gravely, and looking round him, "your mother!-- suppose the worst--your first care, then, must be to try and secure something for her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
communicated in words
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
at the time that
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It is impossible that your whole fortune can be involved.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The house-door had closed upon Mr. Squills,--that gentleman having promised to breakfast with me the next morning, so that we might take the coach from our gate,--and I remained alone, seated by the supper-table, and revolving all I had heard, when my father walked in.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "My dear, dear father!" said I, suppressing my tears with difficulty, "all evils, as you yourself said, look worse by anticipation.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading "Pisistratus," said he gravely, and looking round him, "your mother!-- suppose the worst--your first care, then, must be to try and secure something for her.
writhedadjectiveUS /rɪθd/
twisted (especially as in pain or struggle)
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You and I are men,--we can never want, while we have health of mind and body; but a woman--and if anything happens to me--" My father's lip writhed as it uttered these brief sentences.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Pisistratus," said he gravely, and looking round him, "your mother!-- suppose the worst--your first care, then, must be to try and secure something for her.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "My dear, dear father!" said I, suppressing my tears with difficulty, "all evils, as you yourself said, look worse by anticipation.
