used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My dear Tom,--I have had a busy week of it, and even now I scarcely perceive that the day is come when I can rest and repose myself.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The pleasure-life of this same capital is a very exhausting process, and to do the thing well, a man's constitution ought to be in as healthy a condition as his cash account!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Now, Tom, it is an unhappy fact, that I am a very "low letter" in both person and pocket, and I should be sorely puzzled to say whether I find it harder to dance or to pay for the music!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now, Tom, it is an unhappy fact, that I am a very "low letter" in both person and pocket, and I should be sorely puzzled to say whether I find it harder to dance or to pay for the music!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My dear Tom,--I have had a busy week of it, and even now I scarcely perceive that the day is come when I can rest and repose myself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The pleasure-life of this same capital is a very exhausting process, and to do the thing well, a man's constitution ought to be in as healthy a condition as his cash account!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The pleasure-life of this same capital is a very exhausting process, and to do the thing well, a man's constitution ought to be in as healthy a condition as his cash account!
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Don't fancy that I 'm grumbling, now; not a bit of it, old fellow; I have had my day, and as pleasant a one as most men.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Now, Tom, it is an unhappy fact, that I am a very "low letter" in both person and pocket, and I should be sorely puzzled to say whether I find it harder to dance or to pay for the music!
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading My dear Tom,--I have had a busy week of it, and even now I scarcely perceive that the day is come when I can rest and repose myself.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading My dear Tom,--I have had a busy week of it, and even now I scarcely perceive that the day is come when I can rest and repose myself.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The pleasure-life of this same capital is a very exhausting process, and to do the thing well, a man's constitution ought to be in as healthy a condition as his cash account!
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading The pleasure-life of this same capital is a very exhausting process, and to do the thing well, a man's constitution ought to be in as healthy a condition as his cash account!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading My dear Tom,--I have had a busy week of it, and even now I scarcely perceive that the day is come when I can rest and repose myself.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The pleasure-life of this same capital is a very exhausting process, and to do the thing well, a man's constitution ought to be in as healthy a condition as his cash account!
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading The pleasure-life of this same capital is a very exhausting process, and to do the thing well, a man's constitution ought to be in as healthy a condition as his cash account!
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Now, Tom, it is an unhappy fact, that I am a very "low letter" in both person and pocket, and I should be sorely puzzled to say whether I find it harder to dance or to pay for the music!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading My dear Tom,--I have had a busy week of it, and even now I scarcely perceive that the day is come when I can rest and repose myself.
dearly loved
From this reading My dear Tom,--I have had a busy week of it, and even now I scarcely perceive that the day is come when I can rest and repose myself.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The pleasure-life of this same capital is a very exhausting process, and to do the thing well, a man's constitution ought to be in as healthy a condition as his cash account!
Don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Don't fancy that I 'm grumbling, now; not a bit of it, old fellow; I have had my day, and as pleasant a one as most men.
divisible by two
From this reading My dear Tom,--I have had a busy week of it, and even now I scarcely perceive that the day is come when I can rest and repose myself.
exhaustingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/
having a debilitating effect
From this reading The pleasure-life of this same capital is a very exhausting process, and to do the thing well, a man's constitution ought to be in as healthy a condition as his cash account!
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Now, Tom, it is an unhappy fact, that I am a very "low letter" in both person and pocket, and I should be sorely puzzled to say whether I find it harder to dance or to pay for the music!
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Don't fancy that I 'm grumbling, now; not a bit of it, old fellow; I have had my day, and as pleasant a one as most men.
a boy or man
From this reading Don't fancy that I 'm grumbling, now; not a bit of it, old fellow; I have had my day, and as pleasant a one as most men.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Now, Tom, it is an unhappy fact, that I am a very "low letter" in both person and pocket, and I should be sorely puzzled to say whether I find it harder to dance or to pay for the music!
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading Florence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now, Tom, it is an unhappy fact, that I am a very "low letter" in both person and pocket, and I should be sorely puzzled to say whether I find it harder to dance or to pay for the music!
grumblingnounUS /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading Don't fancy that I 'm grumbling, now; not a bit of it, old fellow; I have had my day, and as pleasant a one as most men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My dear Tom,--I have had a busy week of it, and even now I scarcely perceive that the day is come when I can rest and repose myself.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading Now, Tom, it is an unhappy fact, that I am a very "low letter" in both person and pocket, and I should be sorely puzzled to say whether I find it harder to dance or to pay for the music!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My dear Tom,--I have had a busy week of it, and even now I scarcely perceive that the day is come when I can rest and repose myself.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading The pleasure-life of this same capital is a very exhausting process, and to do the thing well, a man's constitution ought to be in as healthy a condition as his cash account!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The pleasure-life of this same capital is a very exhausting process, and to do the thing well, a man's constitution ought to be in as healthy a condition as his cash account!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My dear Tom,--I have had a busy week of it, and even now I scarcely perceive that the day is come when I can rest and repose myself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The pleasure-life of this same capital is a very exhausting process, and to do the thing well, a man's constitution ought to be in as healthy a condition as his cash account!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My dear Tom,--I have had a busy week of it, and even now I scarcely perceive that the day is come when I can rest and repose myself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My dear Tom,--I have had a busy week of it, and even now I scarcely perceive that the day is come when I can rest and repose myself.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Now, Tom, it is an unhappy fact, that I am a very "low letter" in both person and pocket, and I should be sorely puzzled to say whether I find it harder to dance or to pay for the music!
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Now, Tom, it is an unhappy fact, that I am a very "low letter" in both person and pocket, and I should be sorely puzzled to say whether I find it harder to dance or to pay for the music!
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Don't fancy that I 'm grumbling, now; not a bit of it, old fellow; I have had my day, and as pleasant a one as most men.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The pleasure-life of this same capital is a very exhausting process, and to do the thing well, a man's constitution ought to be in as healthy a condition as his cash account!
the force of workers available
From this reading Don't fancy that I 'm grumbling, now; not a bit of it, old fellow; I have had my day, and as pleasant a one as most men.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Don't fancy that I 'm grumbling, now; not a bit of it, old fellow; I have had my day, and as pleasant a one as most men.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Now, Tom, it is an unhappy fact, that I am a very "low letter" in both person and pocket, and I should be sorely puzzled to say whether I find it harder to dance or to pay for the music!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dear Tom,--I have had a busy week of it, and even now I scarcely perceive that the day is come when I can rest and repose myself.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading My dear Tom,--I have had a busy week of it, and even now I scarcely perceive that the day is come when I can rest and repose myself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Don't fancy that I 'm grumbling, now; not a bit of it, old fellow; I have had my day, and as pleasant a one as most men.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading My dear Tom,--I have had a busy week of it, and even now I scarcely perceive that the day is come when I can rest and repose myself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My dear Tom,--I have had a busy week of it, and even now I scarcely perceive that the day is come when I can rest and repose myself.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Don't fancy that I 'm grumbling, now; not a bit of it, old fellow; I have had my day, and as pleasant a one as most men.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Don't fancy that I 'm grumbling, now; not a bit of it, old fellow; I have had my day, and as pleasant a one as most men.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now, Tom, it is an unhappy fact, that I am a very "low letter" in both person and pocket, and I should be sorely puzzled to say whether I find it harder to dance or to pay for the music!
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading The pleasure-life of this same capital is a very exhausting process, and to do the thing well, a man's constitution ought to be in as healthy a condition as his cash account!
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Now, Tom, it is an unhappy fact, that I am a very "low letter" in both person and pocket, and I should be sorely puzzled to say whether I find it harder to dance or to pay for the music!
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading My dear Tom,--I have had a busy week of it, and even now I scarcely perceive that the day is come when I can rest and repose myself.
a human being
From this reading Now, Tom, it is an unhappy fact, that I am a very "low letter" in both person and pocket, and I should be sorely puzzled to say whether I find it harder to dance or to pay for the music!
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Don't fancy that I 'm grumbling, now; not a bit of it, old fellow; I have had my day, and as pleasant a one as most men.
pleasure-life
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The pleasure-life of this same capital is a very exhausting process, and to do the thing well, a man's constitution ought to be in as healthy a condition as his cash account!
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Now, Tom, it is an unhappy fact, that I am a very "low letter" in both person and pocket, and I should be sorely puzzled to say whether I find it harder to dance or to pay for the music!
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading The pleasure-life of this same capital is a very exhausting process, and to do the thing well, a man's constitution ought to be in as healthy a condition as his cash account!
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Now, Tom, it is an unhappy fact, that I am a very "low letter" in both person and pocket, and I should be sorely puzzled to say whether I find it harder to dance or to pay for the music!
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading My dear Tom,--I have had a busy week of it, and even now I scarcely perceive that the day is come when I can rest and repose myself.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading My dear Tom,--I have had a busy week of it, and even now I scarcely perceive that the day is come when I can rest and repose myself.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The pleasure-life of this same capital is a very exhausting process, and to do the thing well, a man's constitution ought to be in as healthy a condition as his cash account!
express in words
From this reading Now, Tom, it is an unhappy fact, that I am a very "low letter" in both person and pocket, and I should be sorely puzzled to say whether I find it harder to dance or to pay for the music!
only a very short time before
From this reading My dear Tom,--I have had a busy week of it, and even now I scarcely perceive that the day is come when I can rest and repose myself.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Now, Tom, it is an unhappy fact, that I am a very "low letter" in both person and pocket, and I should be sorely puzzled to say whether I find it harder to dance or to pay for the music!
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading Now, Tom, it is an unhappy fact, that I am a very "low letter" in both person and pocket, and I should be sorely puzzled to say whether I find it harder to dance or to pay for the music!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My dear Tom,--I have had a busy week of it, and even now I scarcely perceive that the day is come when I can rest and repose myself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My dear Tom,--I have had a busy week of it, and even now I scarcely perceive that the day is come when I can rest and repose myself.
a special situation
From this reading The pleasure-life of this same capital is a very exhausting process, and to do the thing well, a man's constitution ought to be in as healthy a condition as his cash account!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The pleasure-life of this same capital is a very exhausting process, and to do the thing well, a man's constitution ought to be in as healthy a condition as his cash account!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The pleasure-life of this same capital is a very exhausting process, and to do the thing well, a man's constitution ought to be in as healthy a condition as his cash account!
male cat
From this reading My dear Tom,--I have had a busy week of it, and even now I scarcely perceive that the day is come when I can rest and repose myself.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Now, Tom, it is an unhappy fact, that I am a very "low letter" in both person and pocket, and I should be sorely puzzled to say whether I find it harder to dance or to pay for the music!
precisely as stated
From this reading The pleasure-life of this same capital is a very exhausting process, and to do the thing well, a man's constitution ought to be in as healthy a condition as his cash account!
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading My dear Tom,--I have had a busy week of it, and even now I scarcely perceive that the day is come when I can rest and repose myself.
(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 The pleasure-life of this same capital is a very exhausting process, and to do the thing well, a man's constitution ought to be in as healthy a condition as his cash account!
at the time that
From this reading My dear Tom,--I have had a busy week of it, and even now I scarcely perceive that the day is come when I can rest and repose myself.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Now, Tom, it is an unhappy fact, that I am a very "low letter" in both person and pocket, and I should be sorely puzzled to say whether I find it harder to dance or to pay for the music!
