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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading November 6.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He appeared this afternoon on a singular errand.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I assured him he need not be troubled about board, because I was glad to do what I could for his wife; and I could not help adding that I did not keep a lodging-house.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing 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 I assured him he need not be troubled about board, because I was glad to do what I could for his wife; and I could not help adding that I did not keep a lodging-house.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He appeared this afternoon on a singular errand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I assured him he need not be troubled about board, because I was glad to do what I could for his wife; and I could not help adding that I did not keep a lodging-house.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appeared this afternoon on a singular errand.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading I assured him he need not be troubled about board, because I was glad to do what I could for his wife; and I could not help adding that I did not keep a lodging-house.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He wanted to pay me board for his wife until she was well enough to go away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I assured him he need not be troubled about board, because I was glad to do what I could for his wife; and I could not help adding that I did not keep a lodging-house.
for the reason that
From this reading I assured him he need not be troubled about board, because I was glad to do what I could for his wife; and I could not help adding that I did not keep a lodging-house.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He wanted to pay me board for his wife until she was well enough to go away.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I assured him he need not be troubled about board, because I was glad to do what I could for his wife; and I could not help adding that I did not keep a lodging-house.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Fortunately, I did not have to send for George.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I assured him he need not be troubled about board, because I was glad to do what I could for his wife; and I could not help adding that I did not keep a lodging-house.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He wanted to pay me board for his wife until she was well enough to go away.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading He appeared this afternoon on a singular errand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fortunately, I did not have to send for George.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately, I did not have to send for George.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Fortunately, I did not have to send for George.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I assured him he need not be troubled about board, because I was glad to do what I could for his wife; and I could not help adding that I did not keep a lodging-house.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He wanted to pay me board for his wife until she was well enough to go away.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Fortunately, I did not have to send for George.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He appeared this afternoon on a singular errand.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I assured him he need not be troubled about board, because I was glad to do what I could for his wife; and I could not help adding that I did not keep a lodging-house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I assured him he need not be troubled about board, because I was glad to do what I could for his wife; and I could not help adding that I did not keep a lodging-house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He wanted to pay me board for his wife until she was well enough to go away.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Fortunately, I did not have to send for George.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I assured him he need not be troubled about board, because I was glad to do what I could for his wife; and I could not help adding that I did not keep a lodging-house.
lodging-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I assured him he need not be troubled about board, because I was glad to do what I could for his wife; and I could not help adding that I did not keep a lodging-house.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He wanted to pay me board for his wife until she was well enough to go away.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I assured him he need not be troubled about board, because I was glad to do what I could for his wife; and I could not help adding that I did not keep a lodging-house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fortunately, I did not have to send for George.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading November 6.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He appeared this afternoon on a singular errand.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He wanted to pay me board for his wife until she was well enough to go away.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Fortunately, I did not have to send for George.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wanted to pay me board for his wife until she was well enough to go away.
unusual or striking
From this reading He appeared this afternoon on a singular errand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I assured him he need not be troubled about board, because I was glad to do what I could for his wife; and I could not help adding that I did not keep a lodging-house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He appeared this afternoon on a singular errand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fortunately, I did not have to send for George.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading I assured him he need not be troubled about board, because I was glad to do what I could for his wife; and I could not help adding that I did not keep a lodging-house.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He wanted to pay me board for his wife until she was well enough to go away.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to pay me board for his wife until she was well enough to go away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He wanted to pay me board for his wife until she was well enough to go away.
(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 He wanted to pay me board for his wife until she was well enough to go away.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I assured him he need not be troubled about board, because I was glad to do what I could for his wife; and I could not help adding that I did not keep a lodging-house.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He wanted to pay me board for his wife until she was well enough to go away.
