(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I can buy her another mandarin the next time that old pedlar comes to the door, if that's all.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sure, however," replied Leonora, "I should not have laughed if I had—" "No, to be sure you wouldn't, because Louisa is your favourite.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I didn't laugh at Louisa; and I surely may laugh, for it does nobody any harm."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I can buy her another mandarin the next time that old pedlar comes to the door, if that's all.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I didn't laugh at Louisa; and I surely may laugh, for it does nobody any harm."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I didn't laugh at Louisa; and I surely may laugh, for it does nobody any harm."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I am sure, however," replied Leonora, "I should not have laughed if I had—" "No, to be sure you wouldn't, because Louisa is your favourite.
for the reason that
From this reading "I am sure, however," replied Leonora, "I should not have laughed if I had—" "No, to be sure you wouldn't, because Louisa is your favourite.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But you could have helped laughing, Cecilia."
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading I can buy her another mandarin the next time that old pedlar comes to the door, if that's all.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can buy her another mandarin the next time that old pedlar comes to the door, if that's all.
Cecilia
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From this reading "But you could have helped laughing, Cecilia."
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading I can buy her another mandarin the next time that old pedlar comes to the door, if that's all.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "But you could have helped laughing, Cecilia."
didn't
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From this reading "I didn't laugh at Louisa; and I surely may laugh, for it does nobody any harm."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I can do no more.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I didn't laugh at Louisa; and I surely may laugh, for it does nobody any harm."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I can buy her another mandarin the next time that old pedlar comes to the door, if that's all.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading "I am sure, however," replied Leonora, "I should not have laughed if I had—" "No, to be sure you wouldn't, because Louisa is your favourite.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I didn't laugh at Louisa; and I surely may laugh, for it does nobody any harm."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I am sure, however," replied Leonora, "I should not have laughed if I had—" "No, to be sure you wouldn't, because Louisa is your favourite.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading "I didn't laugh at Louisa; and I surely may laugh, for it does nobody any harm."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But you could have helped laughing, Cecilia."
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "But you could have helped laughing, Cecilia."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I can buy her another mandarin the next time that old pedlar comes to the door, if that's all.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "I am sure, however," replied Leonora, "I should not have laughed if I had—" "No, to be sure you wouldn't, because Louisa is your favourite.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I didn't laugh at Louisa; and I surely may laugh, for it does nobody any harm."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I am sure, however," replied Leonora, "I should not have laughed if I had—" "No, to be sure you wouldn't, because Louisa is your favourite.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am sure, however," replied Leonora, "I should not have laughed if I had—" "No, to be sure you wouldn't, because Louisa is your favourite.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I didn't laugh at Louisa; and I surely may laugh, for it does nobody any harm."
the sound of laughing
From this reading "I didn't laugh at Louisa; and I surely may laugh, for it does nobody any harm."
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "I am sure, however," replied Leonora, "I should not have laughed if I had—" "No, to be sure you wouldn't, because Louisa is your favourite.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "But you could have helped laughing, Cecilia."
Leonora
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From this reading "I am sure, however," replied Leonora, "I should not have laughed if I had—" "No, to be sure you wouldn't, because Louisa is your favourite.
Louisa
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From this reading "I didn't laugh at Louisa; and I surely may laugh, for it does nobody any harm."
mandarinnounUS /ˈmændərən/
shrub or small tree having flattened globose fruit with very sweet aromatic pulp and thin yellow-orange to flame-orange rind that is loose and easily removed; native to southeastern Asia
From this reading I can buy her another mandarin the next time that old pedlar comes to the door, if that's all.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I didn't laugh at Louisa; and I surely may laugh, for it does nobody any harm."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I can do no more.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I can buy her another mandarin the next time that old pedlar comes to the door, if that's all.
not any; not one
From this reading "I am sure, however," replied Leonora, "I should not have laughed if I had—" "No, to be sure you wouldn't, because Louisa is your favourite.
no person; not anyone
From this reading "I didn't laugh at Louisa; and I surely may laugh, for it does nobody any harm."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am sure, however," replied Leonora, "I should not have laughed if I had—" "No, to be sure you wouldn't, because Louisa is your favourite.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I can buy her another mandarin the next time that old pedlar comes to the door, if that's all.
pedlarnoun
someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)
From this reading I can buy her another mandarin the next time that old pedlar comes to the door, if that's all.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I am sure, however," replied Leonora, "I should not have laughed if I had—" "No, to be sure you wouldn't, because Louisa is your favourite.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I am sure, however," replied Leonora, "I should not have laughed if I had—" "No, to be sure you wouldn't, because Louisa is your favourite.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am sure, however," replied Leonora, "I should not have laughed if I had—" "No, to be sure you wouldn't, because Louisa is your favourite.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "I didn't laugh at Louisa; and I surely may laugh, for it does nobody any harm."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I can buy her another mandarin the next time that old pedlar comes to the door, if that's all.
that's
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From this reading I can buy her another mandarin the next time that old pedlar comes to the door, if that's all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I can buy her another mandarin the next time that old pedlar comes to the door, if that's all.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I can buy her another mandarin the next time that old pedlar comes to the door, if that's all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am sure, however," replied Leonora, "I should not have laughed if I had—" "No, to be sure you wouldn't, because Louisa is your favourite.
wouldn't
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From this reading "I am sure, however," replied Leonora, "I should not have laughed if I had—" "No, to be sure you wouldn't, because Louisa is your favourite.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But you could have helped laughing, Cecilia."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am sure, however," replied Leonora, "I should not have laughed if I had—" "No, to be sure you wouldn't, because Louisa is your favourite.
