used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
in the past
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
Ay
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From this reading "Ay, truly, dame.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
damenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading "Ay, truly, dame.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Disappointment, Henry! to receive four hundred pounds he did not expect?"
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading "Disappointment, Henry! to receive four hundred pounds he did not expect?"
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
at any time
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "Disappointment, Henry! to receive four hundred pounds he did not expect?"
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
a boy or man
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "Disappointment, Henry! to receive four hundred pounds he did not expect?"
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
a young female
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
good-heartedadjective
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Disappointment, Henry! to receive four hundred pounds he did not expect?"
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading "Disappointment, Henry! to receive four hundred pounds he did not expect?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
Hornby
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From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
ten 10s
From this reading "Disappointment, Henry! to receive four hundred pounds he did not expect?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "Very likely.
Lizzy
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From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Disappointment, Henry! to receive four hundred pounds he did not expect?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading "Disappointment, Henry! to receive four hundred pounds he did not expect?"
get something; come into possession of
From this reading "Disappointment, Henry! to receive four hundred pounds he did not expect?"
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
shoe-leather
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From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
a male human offspring
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
SymondsnounUS /ˈsɪməndz/
English writer (1840-1893)
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
thoughtlessadjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtləs/
showing lack of careful thought
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
three-and-twenty
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From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Disappointment, Henry! to receive four hundred pounds he did not expect?"
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Ay, truly, dame.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very likely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
a late time of life
From this reading Frank Symonds, I was saying, believes, and so does his father, that Hornby would rejoice at an opportunity of returning with interest the smart score I marked upon his back three-and-twenty years ago" "It was a thoughtless, cruel act, Henry," rejoined his wife, "and the less said of it the better.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Lawyer Symonds' son Frank, a fine, good-hearted young fellow as ever stepped in shoe-leather--Lizzy, girl, if that candle were nearer your face it would light without a match"-- "Nonsense, father!"
