past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading This,' he added, tapping the blue paper, 'will ensure her more friends than she may need.'
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading 'You'll look after her, Mr. Fordyce, promise me that?' said the old man when they had gone over the contents of the will.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading 'Why, yes, I will, so far as I can,' answered the lawyer, without hesitation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'Why, yes, I will, so far as I can,' answered the lawyer, without hesitation.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading 'She will not lack friends, you may rest assured.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading This,' he added, tapping the blue paper, 'will ensure her more friends than she may need.'
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading 'Why, yes, I will, so far as I can,' answered the lawyer, without hesitation.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading 'You'll look after her, Mr. Fordyce, promise me that?' said the old man when they had gone over the contents of the will.
ensureverbUS /enˈʃʊr/
make certain of
From this reading This,' he added, tapping the blue paper, 'will ensure her more friends than she may need.'
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading 'Why, yes, I will, so far as I can,' answered the lawyer, without hesitation.
Fordyce
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From this reading 'You'll look after her, Mr. Fordyce, promise me that?' said the old man when they had gone over the contents of the will.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading 'She will not lack friends, you may rest assured.
destroyed or killed
From this reading 'You'll look after her, Mr. Fordyce, promise me that?' said the old man when they had gone over the contents of the will.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 'You'll look after her, Mr. Fordyce, promise me that?' said the old man when they had gone over the contents of the will.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This,' he added, tapping the blue paper, 'will ensure her more friends than she may need.'
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading 'You'll look after her, Mr. Fordyce, promise me that?' said the old man when they had gone over the contents of the will.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading 'Why, yes, I will, so far as I can,' answered the lawyer, without hesitation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'Why, yes, I will, so far as I can,' answered the lawyer, without hesitation.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading 'She will not lack friends, you may rest assured.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST SUMMONS.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading 'Why, yes, I will, so far as I can,' answered the lawyer, without hesitation.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading 'You'll look after her, Mr. Fordyce, promise me that?' said the old man when they had gone over the contents of the will.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading 'You'll look after her, Mr. Fordyce, promise me that?' said the old man when they had gone over the contents of the will.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading 'She will not lack friends, you may rest assured.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'You'll look after her, Mr. Fordyce, promise me that?' said the old man when they had gone over the contents of the will.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This,' he added, tapping the blue paper, 'will ensure her more friends than she may need.'
a form of address for a man
From this reading 'You'll look after her, Mr. Fordyce, promise me that?' said the old man when they had gone over the contents of the will.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading This,' he added, tapping the blue paper, 'will ensure her more friends than she may need.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'She will not lack friends, you may rest assured.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'You'll look after her, Mr. Fordyce, promise me that?' said the old man when they had gone over the contents of the will.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading 'You'll look after her, Mr. Fordyce, promise me that?' said the old man when they had gone over the contents of the will.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading 'You'll look after her, Mr. Fordyce, promise me that?' said the old man when they had gone over the contents of the will.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading This,' he added, tapping the blue paper, 'will ensure her more friends than she may need.'
make a promise or commitment
From this reading 'You'll look after her, Mr. Fordyce, promise me that?' said the old man when they had gone over the contents of the will.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading 'She will not lack friends, you may rest assured.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'You'll look after her, Mr. Fordyce, promise me that?' said the old man when they had gone over the contents of the will.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'She will not lack friends, you may rest assured.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'Why, yes, I will, so far as I can,' answered the lawyer, without hesitation.
SUMMONSnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading THE LAST SUMMONS.
tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/
the sound of light blow or knock
From this reading This,' he added, tapping the blue paper, 'will ensure her more friends than she may need.'
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This,' he added, tapping the blue paper, 'will ensure her more friends than she may need.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'You'll look after her, Mr. Fordyce, promise me that?' said the old man when they had gone over the contents of the will.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST SUMMONS.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'You'll look after her, Mr. Fordyce, promise me that?' said the old man when they had gone over the contents of the will.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This,' he added, tapping the blue paper, 'will ensure her more friends than she may need.'
at the time that
From this reading 'You'll look after her, Mr. Fordyce, promise me that?' said the old man when they had gone over the contents of the will.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading 'Why, yes, I will, so far as I can,' answered the lawyer, without hesitation.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'You'll look after her, Mr. Fordyce, promise me that?' said the old man when they had gone over the contents of the will.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading 'Why, yes, I will, so far as I can,' answered the lawyer, without hesitation.
an affirmative
From this reading 'Why, yes, I will, so far as I can,' answered the lawyer, without hesitation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'She will not lack friends, you may rest assured.
You'll
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From this reading 'You'll look after her, Mr. Fordyce, promise me that?' said the old man when they had gone over the contents of the will.
