(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 More than that, it is my belief she has no interest in him whatever,—never has had, and that all the talk of this match is due to Lady Pelham’s manœuvring.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “She is no more engaged to him than I am, Jack Truscott, and you may take my word for it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “She is no more engaged to him than I am, Jack Truscott, and you may take my word for it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had not seen Grace since their brief conversation, and, the ladies being out at tea, had spent several lonely hours.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had not seen Grace since their brief conversation, and, the ladies being out at tea, had spent several lonely hours.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading More than that, it is my belief she has no interest in him whatever,—never has had, and that all the talk of this match is due to Lady Pelham’s manœuvring.
of short duration or distance
From this reading He had not seen Grace since their brief conversation, and, the ladies being out at tea, had spent several lonely hours.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So spoke the general’s wife the evening of the drive, and Truscott listened with outward calm, but with emotions far from placid.
make calm or still
From this reading So spoke the general’s wife the evening of the drive, and Truscott listened with outward calm, but with emotions far from placid.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He had not seen Grace since their brief conversation, and, the ladies being out at tea, had spent several lonely hours.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading So spoke the general’s wife the evening of the drive, and Truscott listened with outward calm, but with emotions far from placid.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading More than that, it is my belief she has no interest in him whatever,—never has had, and that all the talk of this match is due to Lady Pelham’s manœuvring.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading So spoke the general’s wife the evening of the drive, and Truscott listened with outward calm, but with emotions far from placid.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading “She is no more engaged to him than I am, Jack Truscott, and you may take my word for it.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading So spoke the general’s wife the evening of the drive, and Truscott listened with outward calm, but with emotions far from placid.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So spoke the general’s wife the evening of the drive, and Truscott listened with outward calm, but with emotions far from placid.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “She is no more engaged to him than I am, Jack Truscott, and you may take my word for it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So spoke the general’s wife the evening of the drive, and Truscott listened with outward calm, but with emotions far from placid.
general'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading So spoke the general’s wife the evening of the drive, and Truscott listened with outward calm, but with emotions far from placid.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading He had not seen Grace since their brief conversation, and, the ladies being out at tea, had spent several lonely hours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading More than that, it is my belief she has no interest in him whatever,—never has had, and that all the talk of this match is due to Lady Pelham’s manœuvring.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading More than that, it is my belief she has no interest in him whatever,—never has had, and that all the talk of this match is due to Lady Pelham’s manœuvring.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not seen Grace since their brief conversation, and, the ladies being out at tea, had spent several lonely hours.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “She is no more engaged to him than I am, Jack Truscott, and you may take my word for it.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He had not seen Grace since their brief conversation, and, the ladies being out at tea, had spent several lonely hours.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “She is no more engaged to him than I am, Jack Truscott, and you may take my word for it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading More than that, it is my belief she has no interest in him whatever,—never has had, and that all the talk of this match is due to Lady Pelham’s manœuvring.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading More than that, it is my belief she has no interest in him whatever,—never has had, and that all the talk of this match is due to Lady Pelham’s manœuvring.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “She is no more engaged to him than I am, Jack Truscott, and you may take my word for it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “She is no more engaged to him than I am, Jack Truscott, and you may take my word for it.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “She is no more engaged to him than I am, Jack Truscott, and you may take my word for it.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He had not seen Grace since their brief conversation, and, the ladies being out at tea, had spent several lonely hours.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading More than that, it is my belief she has no interest in him whatever,—never has had, and that all the talk of this match is due to Lady Pelham’s manœuvring.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading So spoke the general’s wife the evening of the drive, and Truscott listened with outward calm, but with emotions far from placid.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading He had not seen Grace since their brief conversation, and, the ladies being out at tea, had spent several lonely hours.
manœuvring
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From this reading More than that, it is my belief she has no interest in him whatever,—never has had, and that all the talk of this match is due to Lady Pelham’s manœuvring.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading More than that, it is my belief she has no interest in him whatever,—never has had, and that all the talk of this match is due to Lady Pelham’s manœuvring.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “She is no more engaged to him than I am, Jack Truscott, and you may take my word for it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “She is no more engaged to him than I am, Jack Truscott, and you may take my word for it.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The wish is mother to the thought.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “She is no more engaged to him than I am, Jack Truscott, and you may take my word for it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading More than that, it is my belief she has no interest in him whatever,—never has had, and that all the talk of this match is due to Lady Pelham’s manœuvring.
not any; not one
From this reading “She is no more engaged to him than I am, Jack Truscott, and you may take my word for it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not seen Grace since their brief conversation, and, the ladies being out at tea, had spent several lonely hours.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading More than that, it is my belief she has no interest in him whatever,—never has had, and that all the talk of this match is due to Lady Pelham’s manœuvring.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had not seen Grace since their brief conversation, and, the ladies being out at tea, had spent several lonely hours.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading So spoke the general’s wife the evening of the drive, and Truscott listened with outward calm, but with emotions far from placid.
Pelham's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading More than that, it is my belief she has no interest in him whatever,—never has had, and that all the talk of this match is due to Lady Pelham’s manœuvring.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading So spoke the general’s wife the evening of the drive, and Truscott listened with outward calm, but with emotions far from placid.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had not seen Grace since their brief conversation, and, the ladies being out at tea, had spent several lonely hours.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He had not seen Grace since their brief conversation, and, the ladies being out at tea, had spent several lonely hours.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “She is no more engaged to him than I am, Jack Truscott, and you may take my word for it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had not seen Grace since their brief conversation, and, the ladies being out at tea, had spent several lonely hours.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So spoke the general’s wife the evening of the drive, and Truscott listened with outward calm, but with emotions far from placid.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He had not seen Grace since their brief conversation, and, the ladies being out at tea, had spent several lonely hours.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading So spoke the general’s wife the evening of the drive, and Truscott listened with outward calm, but with emotions far from placid.
carry out
From this reading “She is no more engaged to him than I am, Jack Truscott, and you may take my word for it.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading More than that, it is my belief she has no interest in him whatever,—never has had, and that all the talk of this match is due to Lady Pelham’s manœuvring.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading He had not seen Grace since their brief conversation, and, the ladies being out at tea, had spent several lonely hours.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “She is no more engaged to him than I am, Jack Truscott, and you may take my word for it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading More than that, it is my belief she has no interest in him whatever,—never has had, and that all the talk of this match is due to Lady Pelham’s manœuvring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading More than that, it is my belief she has no interest in him whatever,—never has had, and that all the talk of this match is due to Lady Pelham’s manœuvring.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had not seen Grace since their brief conversation, and, the ladies being out at tea, had spent several lonely hours.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading More than that, it is my belief she has no interest in him whatever,—never has had, and that all the talk of this match is due to Lady Pelham’s manœuvring.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The wish is mother to the thought.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “She is no more engaged to him than I am, Jack Truscott, and you may take my word for it.
Truscott
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “She is no more engaged to him than I am, Jack Truscott, and you may take my word for it.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading More than that, it is my belief she has no interest in him whatever,—never has had, and that all the talk of this match is due to Lady Pelham’s manœuvring.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading So spoke the general’s wife the evening of the drive, and Truscott listened with outward calm, but with emotions far from placid.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading The wish is mother to the thought.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading So spoke the general’s wife the evening of the drive, and Truscott listened with outward calm, but with emotions far from placid.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “She is no more engaged to him than I am, Jack Truscott, and you may take my word for it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “She is no more engaged to him than I am, Jack Truscott, and you may take my word for it.
