used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "How could any one forget so winsome a face who had once seen it?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let us go in, And charge us there upon inter'gatories.--SHAKSPEARE.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "But did not any one recognize you in your change of name?" said the old foster-mother, looking fondly upon Clarence, as he sat the next morning by her side.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "But did not any one recognize you in your change of name?" said the old foster-mother, looking fondly upon Clarence, as he sat the next morning by her side.
Ay
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From this reading "Ay, sir," cried the piqued steward, "but that was because you wore your hat slouched over your eyes: if you had taken off that, I should have known you directly."
for the reason that
From this reading "Ay, sir," cried the piqued steward, "but that was because you wore your hat slouched over your eyes: if you had taken off that, I should have known you directly."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But did not any one recognize you in your change of name?" said the old foster-mother, looking fondly upon Clarence, as he sat the next morning by her side.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "But did not any one recognize you in your change of name?" said the old foster-mother, looking fondly upon Clarence, as he sat the next morning by her side.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "You don't remember," said Clarence (as we will yet continue to call our hero), smiling, "that your husband had forgotten it."
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "But did not any one recognize you in your change of name?" said the old foster-mother, looking fondly upon Clarence, as he sat the next morning by her side.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Let us go in, And charge us there upon inter'gatories.--SHAKSPEARE.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading "But did not any one recognize you in your change of name?" said the old foster-mother, looking fondly upon Clarence, as he sat the next morning by her side.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading "You don't remember," said Clarence (as we will yet continue to call our hero), smiling, "that your husband had forgotten it."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "How could any one forget so winsome a face who had once seen it?"
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Ay, sir," cried the piqued steward, "but that was because you wore your hat slouched over your eyes: if you had taken off that, I should have known you directly."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "But did not any one recognize you in your change of name?" said the old foster-mother, looking fondly upon Clarence, as he sat the next morning by her side.
without deviation
From this reading "Ay, sir," cried the piqued steward, "but that was because you wore your hat slouched over your eyes: if you had taken off that, I should have known you directly."
don't
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From this reading "You don't remember," said Clarence (as we will yet continue to call our hero), smiling, "that your husband had forgotten it."
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Ay, sir," cried the piqued steward, "but that was because you wore your hat slouched over your eyes: if you had taken off that, I should have known you directly."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "How could any one forget so winsome a face who had once seen it?"
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading "But did not any one recognize you in your change of name?" said the old foster-mother, looking fondly upon Clarence, as he sat the next morning by her side.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "How could any one forget so winsome a face who had once seen it?"
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading "You don't remember," said Clarence (as we will yet continue to call our hero), smiling, "that your husband had forgotten it."
foster-mothernoun
a woman who is a foster parent and raises another's child
From this reading "But did not any one recognize you in your change of name?" said the old foster-mother, looking fondly upon Clarence, as he sat the next morning by her side.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Let us go in, And charge us there upon inter'gatories.--SHAKSPEARE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "How could any one forget so winsome a face who had once seen it?"
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "Ay, sir," cried the piqued steward, "but that was because you wore your hat slouched over your eyes: if you had taken off that, I should have known you directly."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Ay, sir," cried the piqued steward, "but that was because you wore your hat slouched over your eyes: if you had taken off that, I should have known you directly."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But did not any one recognize you in your change of name?" said the old foster-mother, looking fondly upon Clarence, as he sat the next morning by her side.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "But did not any one recognize you in your change of name?" said the old foster-mother, looking fondly upon Clarence, as he sat the next morning by her side.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "You don't remember," said Clarence (as we will yet continue to call our hero), smiling, "that your husband had forgotten it."
How
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From this reading "How could any one forget so winsome a face who had once seen it?"
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "You don't remember," said Clarence (as we will yet continue to call our hero), smiling, "that your husband had forgotten it."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Ay, sir," cried the piqued steward, "but that was because you wore your hat slouched over your eyes: if you had taken off that, I should have known you directly."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Ay, sir," cried the piqued steward, "but that was because you wore your hat slouched over your eyes: if you had taken off that, I should have known you directly."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Let us go in, And charge us there upon inter'gatories.--SHAKSPEARE.
inter'gatories
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From this reading Let us go in, And charge us there upon inter'gatories.--SHAKSPEARE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "How could any one forget so winsome a face who had once seen it?"
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "Ay, sir," cried the piqued steward, "but that was because you wore your hat slouched over your eyes: if you had taken off that, I should have known you directly."
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us go in, And charge us there upon inter'gatories.--SHAKSPEARE.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "But did not any one recognize you in your change of name?" said the old foster-mother, looking fondly upon Clarence, as he sat the next morning by her side.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "But did not any one recognize you in your change of name?" said the old foster-mother, looking fondly upon Clarence, as he sat the next morning by her side.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "But did not any one recognize you in your change of name?" said the old foster-mother, looking fondly upon Clarence, as he sat the next morning by her side.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "But did not any one recognize you in your change of name?" said the old foster-mother, looking fondly upon Clarence, as he sat the next morning by her side.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But did not any one recognize you in your change of name?" said the old foster-mother, looking fondly upon Clarence, as he sat the next morning by her side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But did not any one recognize you in your change of name?" said the old foster-mother, looking fondly upon Clarence, as he sat the next morning by her side.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Ay, sir," cried the piqued steward, "but that was because you wore your hat slouched over your eyes: if you had taken off that, I should have known you directly."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "But did not any one recognize you in your change of name?" said the old foster-mother, looking fondly upon Clarence, as he sat the next morning by her side.
on one occasion
From this reading "How could any one forget so winsome a face who had once seen it?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "But did not any one recognize you in your change of name?" said the old foster-mother, looking fondly upon Clarence, as he sat the next morning by her side.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "You don't remember," said Clarence (as we will yet continue to call our hero), smiling, "that your husband had forgotten it."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Ay, sir," cried the piqued steward, "but that was because you wore your hat slouched over your eyes: if you had taken off that, I should have known you directly."
piquedverbUS /piːkt/
past form of “pique” — cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading "Ay, sir," cried the piqued steward, "but that was because you wore your hat slouched over your eyes: if you had taken off that, I should have known you directly."
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading "But did not any one recognize you in your change of name?" said the old foster-mother, looking fondly upon Clarence, as he sat the next morning by her side.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "You don't remember," said Clarence (as we will yet continue to call our hero), smiling, "that your husband had forgotten it."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But did not any one recognize you in your change of name?" said the old foster-mother, looking fondly upon Clarence, as he sat the next morning by her side.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "But did not any one recognize you in your change of name?" said the old foster-mother, looking fondly upon Clarence, as he sat the next morning by her side.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "How could any one forget so winsome a face who had once seen it?"
SHAKSPEARE
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From this reading Let us go in, And charge us there upon inter'gatories.--SHAKSPEARE.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Ay, sir," cried the piqued steward, "but that was because you wore your hat slouched over your eyes: if you had taken off that, I should have known you directly."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "But did not any one recognize you in your change of name?" said the old foster-mother, looking fondly upon Clarence, as he sat the next morning by her side.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Ay, sir," cried the piqued steward, "but that was because you wore your hat slouched over your eyes: if you had taken off that, I should have known you directly."
slouched
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ay, sir," cried the piqued steward, "but that was because you wore your hat slouched over your eyes: if you had taken off that, I should have known you directly."
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "You don't remember," said Clarence (as we will yet continue to call our hero), smiling, "that your husband had forgotten it."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "How could any one forget so winsome a face who had once seen it?"
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading "Ay, sir," cried the piqued steward, "but that was because you wore your hat slouched over your eyes: if you had taken off that, I should have known you directly."
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "Ay, sir," cried the piqued steward, "but that was because you wore your hat slouched over your eyes: if you had taken off that, I should have known you directly."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You don't remember," said Clarence (as we will yet continue to call our hero), smiling, "that your husband had forgotten it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But did not any one recognize you in your change of name?" said the old foster-mother, looking fondly upon Clarence, as he sat the next morning by her side.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Let us go in, And charge us there upon inter'gatories.--SHAKSPEARE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You don't remember," said Clarence (as we will yet continue to call our hero), smiling, "that your husband had forgotten it."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Let us go in, And charge us there upon inter'gatories.--SHAKSPEARE.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us go in, And charge us there upon inter'gatories.--SHAKSPEARE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ay, sir," cried the piqued steward, "but that was because you wore your hat slouched over your eyes: if you had taken off that, I should have known you directly."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "You don't remember," said Clarence (as we will yet continue to call our hero), smiling, "that your husband had forgotten it."
which person or people
From this reading "How could any one forget so winsome a face who had once seen it?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You don't remember," said Clarence (as we will yet continue to call our hero), smiling, "that your husband had forgotten it."
winsomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnsəm/
charming in a childlike or naive way
From this reading "How could any one forget so winsome a face who had once seen it?"
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading "Ay, sir," cried the piqued steward, "but that was because you wore your hat slouched over your eyes: if you had taken off that, I should have known you directly."
but in spite of that
From this reading "You don't remember," said Clarence (as we will yet continue to call our hero), smiling, "that your husband had forgotten it."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But did not any one recognize you in your change of name?" said the old foster-mother, looking fondly upon Clarence, as he sat the next morning by her side.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But did not any one recognize you in your change of name?" said the old foster-mother, looking fondly upon Clarence, as he sat the next morning by her side.
