used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The question is, could I work there--with a lot of unassorted people in the house?"
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "I gather she's alone--as well as lonely."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Mabel doesn't mention any other people, Bill," was my sister's rejoinder.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "My work is rather heavy just now too, as you know.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "Mabel doesn't mention any other people, Bill," was my sister's rejoinder.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The question is, could I work there--with a lot of unassorted people in the house?"
doesn't
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From this reading "Mabel doesn't mention any other people, Bill," was my sister's rejoinder.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
assemble or get together
From this reading "I gather she's alone--as well as lonely."
the act of departing
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
good-naturedlyadverbUS /ˈɡʊdˈneɪtʃərdli/
in a good-natured manner
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading "My work is rather heavy just now too, as you know.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The question is, could I work there--with a lot of unassorted people in the house?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My work is rather heavy just now too, as you know.
and nothing more
From this reading "My work is rather heavy just now too, as you know.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "My work is rather heavy just now too, as you know.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading "I gather she's alone--as well as lonely."
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading The question is, could I work there--with a lot of unassorted people in the house?"
Mabel
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From this reading "Mabel doesn't mention any other people, Bill," was my sister's rejoinder.
make reference to
From this reading "Mabel doesn't mention any other people, Bill," was my sister's rejoinder.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "My work is rather heavy just now too, as you know.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The question is, could I work there--with a lot of unassorted people in the house?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Mabel doesn't mention any other people, Bill," was my sister's rejoinder.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The question is, could I work there--with a lot of unassorted people in the house?"
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question is, could I work there--with a lot of unassorted people in the house?"
on the contrary
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
rejoindernounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading "Mabel doesn't mention any other people, Bill," was my sister's rejoinder.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
she's
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From this reading "I gather she's alone--as well as lonely."
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "Mabel doesn't mention any other people, Bill," was my sister's rejoinder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The question is, could I work there--with a lot of unassorted people in the house?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "My work is rather heavy just now too, as you know.
unassorted
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From this reading The question is, could I work there--with a lot of unassorted people in the house?"
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mabel doesn't mention any other people, Bill," was my sister's rejoinder.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "I gather she's alone--as well as lonely."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The question is, could I work there--with a lot of unassorted people in the house?"
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "My work is rather heavy just now too, as you know.
be the cause or source of
From this reading "I'm over forty, Frances, and rather set in my ways," I said good-naturedly, ready to yield if she insisted that our going together on the visit involved her happiness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My work is rather heavy just now too, as you know.
