used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I'm afraid I can't go."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Lavinia will want to go; she always does."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
make certain of
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Marley, glad enough to close the law-book he was finding more and more irksome, listened to Lawrence's enthusiasm for a while, but said at last:
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Marley, glad enough to close the law-book he was finding more and more irksome, listened to Lawrence's enthusiasm for a while, but said at last:
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
can't
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From this reading "I'm afraid I can't go."
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Marley, glad enough to close the law-book he was finding more and more irksome, listened to Lawrence's enthusiasm for a while, but said at last:
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lavinia will want to go; she always does."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Marley, glad enough to close the law-book he was finding more and more irksome, listened to Lawrence's enthusiasm for a while, but said at last:
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Marley, glad enough to close the law-book he was finding more and more irksome, listened to Lawrence's enthusiasm for a while, but said at last:
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Marley, glad enough to close the law-book he was finding more and more irksome, listened to Lawrence's enthusiasm for a while, but said at last:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Marley, glad enough to close the law-book he was finding more and more irksome, listened to Lawrence's enthusiasm for a while, but said at last:
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I'm afraid I can't go."
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm afraid I can't go."
I'm
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From this reading "I'm afraid I can't go."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Marley, glad enough to close the law-book he was finding more and more irksome, listened to Lawrence's enthusiasm for a while, but said at last:
immediately past
From this reading Marley, glad enough to close the law-book he was finding more and more irksome, listened to Lawrence's enthusiasm for a while, but said at last:
Lavinia
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From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
law-book
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From this reading Marley, glad enough to close the law-book he was finding more and more irksome, listened to Lawrence's enthusiasm for a while, but said at last:
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
Lawrence'snounUS /ˈlɔːrənsɪz/
possessive form of “lawrence” — Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading Marley, glad enough to close the law-book he was finding more and more irksome, listened to Lawrence's enthusiasm for a while, but said at last:
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Marley, glad enough to close the law-book he was finding more and more irksome, listened to Lawrence's enthusiasm for a while, but said at last:
MarleynounUS /ˈmɑːrli/
Jamaican singer who popularized reggae (1945-1981)
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Marley, glad enough to close the law-book he was finding more and more irksome, listened to Lawrence's enthusiasm for a while, but said at last:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Why not?
not divisible by two
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Marley, glad enough to close the law-book he was finding more and more irksome, listened to Lawrence's enthusiasm for a while, but said at last:
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lavinia will want to go; she always does."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Lavinia will want to go; she always does."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE Lawrence was arranging for a grand ball in the Odd Fellows' Hall, on Christmas Eve, and he had, as he came around to the office one day to assure Marley, counted him and Lavinia in.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Marley, glad enough to close the law-book he was finding more and more irksome, listened to Lawrence's enthusiasm for a while, but said at last:
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why not?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Lavinia will want to go; she always does."
