used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You're a greater curiosity than the fine old castle itself," said Rory; "and I don't believe there is an ounce of romance in the whole big body of you.
Allan
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From this reading "You'd catch your death of cold from the damp," said Allan.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "You're a greater curiosity than the fine old castle itself," said Rory; "and I don't believe there is an ounce of romance in the whole big body of you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rory wheeled him right round to the light, and gazed at him funnily from top to toe, and from toe to top.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rory wheeled him right round to the light, and gazed at him funnily from top to toe, and from toe to top.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "You're a greater curiosity than the fine old castle itself," said Rory; "and I don't believe there is an ounce of romance in the whole big body of you.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "You're a greater curiosity than the fine old castle itself," said Rory; "and I don't believe there is an ounce of romance in the whole big body of you.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "You're a greater curiosity than the fine old castle itself," said Rory; "and I don't believe there is an ounce of romance in the whole big body of you.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading "You're a greater curiosity than the fine old castle itself," said Rory; "and I don't believe there is an ounce of romance in the whole big body of you.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "You'd catch your death of cold from the damp," said Allan.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "You'd catch your death of cold from the damp," said Allan.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading "You're a greater curiosity than the fine old castle itself," said Rory; "and I don't believe there is an ounce of romance in the whole big body of you.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading "You'd catch your death of cold from the damp," said Allan.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "You'd catch your death of cold from the damp," said Allan.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "That's the gong," said Allan, "and it says plainly enough, `Get r-r-r-r-ready for dinner.'"
don't
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From this reading "You're a greater curiosity than the fine old castle itself," said Rory; "and I don't believe there is an ounce of romance in the whole big body of you.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "That's the gong," said Allan, "and it says plainly enough, `Get r-r-r-r-ready for dinner.'"
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "You're a greater curiosity than the fine old castle itself," said Rory; "and I don't believe there is an ounce of romance in the whole big body of you.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "That's the gong," said Allan, "and it says plainly enough, `Get r-r-r-r-ready for dinner.'"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "You'd catch your death of cold from the damp," said Allan.
funnilyadverb
in a strange manner
From this reading Rory wheeled him right round to the light, and gazed at him funnily from top to toe, and from toe to top.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Rory wheeled him right round to the light, and gazed at him funnily from top to toe, and from toe to top.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "That's the gong," said Allan, "and it says plainly enough, `Get r-r-r-r-ready for dinner.'"
gongnounUS /ɡɔːŋ/
a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
From this reading "That's the gong," said Allan, "and it says plainly enough, `Get r-r-r-r-ready for dinner.'"
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading "You're a greater curiosity than the fine old castle itself," said Rory; "and I don't believe there is an ounce of romance in the whole big body of you.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rory wheeled him right round to the light, and gazed at him funnily from top to toe, and from toe to top.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You're a greater curiosity than the fine old castle itself," said Rory; "and I don't believe there is an ounce of romance in the whole big body of you.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Now, if the place was mine, there isn't a room--why, what is that?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You're a greater curiosity than the fine old castle itself," said Rory; "and I don't believe there is an ounce of romance in the whole big body of you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You're a greater curiosity than the fine old castle itself," said Rory; "and I don't believe there is an ounce of romance in the whole big body of you.
isn't
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From this reading Now, if the place was mine, there isn't a room--why, what is that?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "That's the gong," said Allan, "and it says plainly enough, `Get r-r-r-r-ready for dinner.'"
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading "You're a greater curiosity than the fine old castle itself," said Rory; "and I don't believe there is an ounce of romance in the whole big body of you.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Rory wheeled him right round to the light, and gazed at him funnily from top to toe, and from toe to top.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Now, if the place was mine, there isn't a room--why, what is that?"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, if the place was mine, there isn't a room--why, what is that?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You'd catch your death of cold from the damp," said Allan.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "You're a greater curiosity than the fine old castle itself," said Rory; "and I don't believe there is an ounce of romance in the whole big body of you.
ouncenounUS /aʊns/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound
From this reading "You're a greater curiosity than the fine old castle itself," said Rory; "and I don't believe there is an ounce of romance in the whole big body of you.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Now, if the place was mine, there isn't a room--why, what is that?"
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "That's the gong," said Allan, "and it says plainly enough, `Get r-r-r-r-ready for dinner.'"
r-r-r-r-ready
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From this reading "That's the gong," said Allan, "and it says plainly enough, `Get r-r-r-r-ready for dinner.'"
precisely, exactly
From this reading Rory wheeled him right round to the light, and gazed at him funnily from top to toe, and from toe to top.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading "You're a greater curiosity than the fine old castle itself," said Rory; "and I don't believe there is an ounce of romance in the whole big body of you.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Now, if the place was mine, there isn't a room--why, what is that?"
Rory
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From this reading Rory wheeled him right round to the light, and gazed at him funnily from top to toe, and from toe to top.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Rory wheeled him right round to the light, and gazed at him funnily from top to toe, and from toe to top.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You'd catch your death of cold from the damp," said Allan.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "That's the gong," said Allan, "and it says plainly enough, `Get r-r-r-r-ready for dinner.'"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "You're a greater curiosity than the fine old castle itself," said Rory; "and I don't believe there is an ounce of romance in the whole big body of you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now, if the place was mine, there isn't a room--why, what is that?"
That's
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From this reading "That's the gong," said Allan, "and it says plainly enough, `Get r-r-r-r-ready for dinner.'"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You'd catch your death of cold from the damp," said Allan.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "You're a greater curiosity than the fine old castle itself," said Rory; "and I don't believe there is an ounce of romance in the whole big body of you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rory wheeled him right round to the light, and gazed at him funnily from top to toe, and from toe to top.
toenounUS /toʊ/
one of the digits of the foot
From this reading Rory wheeled him right round to the light, and gazed at him funnily from top to toe, and from toe to top.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Rory wheeled him right round to the light, and gazed at him funnily from top to toe, and from toe to top.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, if the place was mine, there isn't a room--why, what is that?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Now, if the place was mine, there isn't a room--why, what is that?"
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading Rory wheeled him right round to the light, and gazed at him funnily from top to toe, and from toe to top.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "You're a greater curiosity than the fine old castle itself," said Rory; "and I don't believe there is an ounce of romance in the whole big body of you.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Now, if the place was mine, there isn't a room--why, what is that?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You're a greater curiosity than the fine old castle itself," said Rory; "and I don't believe there is an ounce of romance in the whole big body of you.
You'd
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From this reading "You'd catch your death of cold from the damp," said Allan.
You're
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From this reading "You're a greater curiosity than the fine old castle itself," said Rory; "and I don't believe there is an ounce of romance in the whole big body of you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You'd catch your death of cold from the damp," said Allan.
