used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Chills are always going about in November, and very often gentlemen encourage them--especially bachelors--by not changing into their winter vests and pants early enough.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was her afternoon at-home.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Chills are always going about in November, and very often gentlemen encourage them--especially bachelors--by not changing into their winter vests and pants early enough.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Well, I'm sure I hope it is no more than that, Georgie," she answered comfortably.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Chills are always going about in November, and very often gentlemen encourage them--especially bachelors--by not changing into their winter vests and pants early enough.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading This from George Lovegrove to his wife, the latter arrayed in garments of ceremony and seated upon the Chesterfield sofa awaiting guests.
at-home
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From this reading It was her afternoon at-home.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading This from George Lovegrove to his wife, the latter arrayed in garments of ceremony and seated upon the Chesterfield sofa awaiting guests.
bachelorsnounUS /ˈbætʃlərz/
plural of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married
From this reading "Chills are always going about in November, and very often gentlemen encourage them--especially bachelors--by not changing into their winter vests and pants early enough.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Chills are always going about in November, and very often gentlemen encourage them--especially bachelors--by not changing into their winter vests and pants early enough.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading This from George Lovegrove to his wife, the latter arrayed in garments of ceremony and seated upon the Chesterfield sofa awaiting guests.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading "Chills are always going about in November, and very often gentlemen encourage them--especially bachelors--by not changing into their winter vests and pants early enough.
ChesterfieldnounUS /ˈtʃestərfiːld/
suave and witty English statesman remembered mostly for letters to his son (1694-1773)
From this reading This from George Lovegrove to his wife, the latter arrayed in garments of ceremony and seated upon the Chesterfield sofa awaiting guests.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
ChillsnounUS /tʃɪlz/
plural of “chill” — coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading "Chills are always going about in November, and very often gentlemen encourage them--especially bachelors--by not changing into their winter vests and pants early enough.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading "Well, I'm sure I hope it is no more than that, Georgie," she answered comfortably.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "Chills are always going about in November, and very often gentlemen encourage them--especially bachelors--by not changing into their winter vests and pants early enough.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading "Chills are always going about in November, and very often gentlemen encourage them--especially bachelors--by not changing into their winter vests and pants early enough.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Chills are always going about in November, and very often gentlemen encourage them--especially bachelors--by not changing into their winter vests and pants early enough.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "Chills are always going about in November, and very often gentlemen encourage them--especially bachelors--by not changing into their winter vests and pants early enough.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This from George Lovegrove to his wife, the latter arrayed in garments of ceremony and seated upon the Chesterfield sofa awaiting guests.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading This from George Lovegrove to his wife, the latter arrayed in garments of ceremony and seated upon the Chesterfield sofa awaiting guests.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Chills are always going about in November, and very often gentlemen encourage them--especially bachelors--by not changing into their winter vests and pants early enough.
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 This from George Lovegrove to his wife, the latter arrayed in garments of ceremony and seated upon the Chesterfield sofa awaiting guests.
Georgie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, I'm sure I hope it is no more than that, Georgie," she answered comfortably.
the act of departing
From this reading "Chills are always going about in November, and very often gentlemen encourage them--especially bachelors--by not changing into their winter vests and pants early enough.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading This from George Lovegrove to his wife, the latter arrayed in garments of ceremony and seated upon the Chesterfield sofa awaiting guests.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was her afternoon at-home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This from George Lovegrove to his wife, the latter arrayed in garments of ceremony and seated upon the Chesterfield sofa awaiting guests.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Well, I'm sure I hope it is no more than that, Georgie," she answered comfortably.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, I'm sure I hope it is no more than that, Georgie," she answered comfortably.
I'm
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From this reading "Well, I'm sure I hope it is no more than that, Georgie," she answered comfortably.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Chills are always going about in November, and very often gentlemen encourage them--especially bachelors--by not changing into their winter vests and pants early enough.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading This from George Lovegrove to his wife, the latter arrayed in garments of ceremony and seated upon the Chesterfield sofa awaiting guests.
Lovegrove
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This from George Lovegrove to his wife, the latter arrayed in garments of ceremony and seated upon the Chesterfield sofa awaiting guests.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Well, I'm sure I hope it is no more than that, Georgie," she answered comfortably.
not any; not one
From this reading "Well, I'm sure I hope it is no more than that, Georgie," she answered comfortably.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Chills are always going about in November, and very often gentlemen encourage them--especially bachelors--by not changing into their winter vests and pants early enough.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading "Chills are always going about in November, and very often gentlemen encourage them--especially bachelors--by not changing into their winter vests and pants early enough.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This from George Lovegrove to his wife, the latter arrayed in garments of ceremony and seated upon the Chesterfield sofa awaiting guests.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "Chills are always going about in November, and very often gentlemen encourage them--especially bachelors--by not changing into their winter vests and pants early enough.
and nothing more
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
pantsnounUS /pænts/
(used in the plural) underpants worn by women
From this reading "Chills are always going about in November, and very often gentlemen encourage them--especially bachelors--by not changing into their winter vests and pants early enough.
a human being
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading This from George Lovegrove to his wife, the latter arrayed in garments of ceremony and seated upon the Chesterfield sofa awaiting guests.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, I'm sure I hope it is no more than that, Georgie," she answered comfortably.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading This from George Lovegrove to his wife, the latter arrayed in garments of ceremony and seated upon the Chesterfield sofa awaiting guests.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Well, I'm sure I hope it is no more than that, Georgie," she answered comfortably.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Well, I'm sure I hope it is no more than that, Georgie," she answered comfortably.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, I'm sure I hope it is no more than that, Georgie," she answered comfortably.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This from George Lovegrove to his wife, the latter arrayed in garments of ceremony and seated upon the Chesterfield sofa awaiting guests.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Chills are always going about in November, and very often gentlemen encourage them--especially bachelors--by not changing into their winter vests and pants early enough.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Chills are always going about in November, and very often gentlemen encourage them--especially bachelors--by not changing into their winter vests and pants early enough.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This from George Lovegrove to his wife, the latter arrayed in garments of ceremony and seated upon the Chesterfield sofa awaiting guests.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This from George Lovegrove to his wife, the latter arrayed in garments of ceremony and seated upon the Chesterfield sofa awaiting guests.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Chills are always going about in November, and very often gentlemen encourage them--especially bachelors--by not changing into their winter vests and pants early enough.
vestsnounUS /vests/
plural of “vest” — a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
From this reading "Chills are always going about in November, and very often gentlemen encourage them--especially bachelors--by not changing into their winter vests and pants early enough.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was her afternoon at-home.
(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 "Well, I'm sure I hope it is no more than that, Georgie," she answered comfortably.
at the time that
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading This from George Lovegrove to his wife, the latter arrayed in garments of ceremony and seated upon the Chesterfield sofa awaiting guests.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading "Chills are always going about in November, and very often gentlemen encourage them--especially bachelors--by not changing into their winter vests and pants early enough.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "He says it is nothing serious, only a slight chill; and sends kind regards and many thanks for kind inquiries, and hopes to be out in a day or two, when he will call and thank you in person."
