used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Say a boy at once, and name your price, and be done with it.
alternatelyadverbUS /ˈɔːltərnətli/
in an alternating sequence or position
From this reading Midas grinned as if pleased with the compliment, drew a pocket-book and a stubby end of a pencil from his pocket, and began alternately stroking his chin and jotting down words and figures.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Say a boy at once, and name your price, and be done with it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are a regular Shylock!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Midas grinned as if pleased with the compliment, drew a pocket-book and a stubby end of a pencil from his pocket, and began alternately stroking his chin and jotting down words and figures.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Say a boy at once, and name your price, and be done with it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Lorna grimaced at me behind his back, but kept a stern expression for his benefit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Say a boy at once, and name your price, and be done with it.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Midas grinned as if pleased with the compliment, drew a pocket-book and a stubby end of a pencil from his pocket, and began alternately stroking his chin and jotting down words and figures.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Lorna grimaced at me behind his back, but kept a stern expression for his benefit.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Lorna grimaced at me behind his back, but kept a stern expression for his benefit.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Say a boy at once, and name your price, and be done with it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lorna grimaced at me behind his back, but kept a stern expression for his benefit.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Midas grinned as if pleased with the compliment, drew a pocket-book and a stubby end of a pencil from his pocket, and began alternately stroking his chin and jotting down words and figures.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Midas grinned as if pleased with the compliment, drew a pocket-book and a stubby end of a pencil from his pocket, and began alternately stroking his chin and jotting down words and figures.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "Say a boy at once, and name your price, and be done with it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Midas grinned as if pleased with the compliment, drew a pocket-book and a stubby end of a pencil from his pocket, and began alternately stroking his chin and jotting down words and figures.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Midas grinned as if pleased with the compliment, drew a pocket-book and a stubby end of a pencil from his pocket, and began alternately stroking his chin and jotting down words and figures.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Midas grinned as if pleased with the compliment, drew a pocket-book and a stubby end of a pencil from his pocket, and began alternately stroking his chin and jotting down words and figures.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Lorna grimaced at me behind his back, but kept a stern expression for his benefit.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Midas grinned as if pleased with the compliment, drew a pocket-book and a stubby end of a pencil from his pocket, and began alternately stroking his chin and jotting down words and figures.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lorna grimaced at me behind his back, but kept a stern expression for his benefit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Midas grinned as if pleased with the compliment, drew a pocket-book and a stubby end of a pencil from his pocket, and began alternately stroking his chin and jotting down words and figures.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I suppose she knew that if he saw her smile prices would go up.
grimacedverbUS /ˈɡrɪməst/
past form of “grimace” — contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
From this reading Lorna grimaced at me behind his back, but kept a stern expression for his benefit.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading Midas grinned as if pleased with the compliment, drew a pocket-book and a stubby end of a pencil from his pocket, and began alternately stroking his chin and jotting down words and figures.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I suppose she knew that if he saw her smile prices would go up.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I suppose she knew that if he saw her smile prices would go up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Midas grinned as if pleased with the compliment, drew a pocket-book and a stubby end of a pencil from his pocket, and began alternately stroking his chin and jotting down words and figures.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I suppose she knew that if he saw her smile prices would go up.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Midas grinned as if pleased with the compliment, drew a pocket-book and a stubby end of a pencil from his pocket, and began alternately stroking his chin and jotting down words and figures.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Say a boy at once, and name your price, and be done with it.
jottingnoun
a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note
From this reading Midas grinned as if pleased with the compliment, drew a pocket-book and a stubby end of a pencil from his pocket, and began alternately stroking his chin and jotting down words and figures.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Lorna grimaced at me behind his back, but kept a stern expression for his benefit.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I suppose she knew that if he saw her smile prices would go up.
Lorna
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From this reading Lorna grimaced at me behind his back, but kept a stern expression for his benefit.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lorna grimaced at me behind his back, but kept a stern expression for his benefit.
MidasnounUS /ˈmaɪdəs/
(Greek legend) the greedy king of Phrygia who Dionysus gave the power to turn everything he touched into gold
From this reading Midas grinned as if pleased with the compliment, drew a pocket-book and a stubby end of a pencil from his pocket, and began alternately stroking his chin and jotting down words and figures.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Say a boy at once, and name your price, and be done with it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Midas grinned as if pleased with the compliment, drew a pocket-book and a stubby end of a pencil from his pocket, and began alternately stroking his chin and jotting down words and figures.
on one occasion
From this reading "Say a boy at once, and name your price, and be done with it.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading Midas grinned as if pleased with the compliment, drew a pocket-book and a stubby end of a pencil from his pocket, and began alternately stroking his chin and jotting down words and figures.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Midas grinned as if pleased with the compliment, drew a pocket-book and a stubby end of a pencil from his pocket, and began alternately stroking his chin and jotting down words and figures.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Midas grinned as if pleased with the compliment, drew a pocket-book and a stubby end of a pencil from his pocket, and began alternately stroking his chin and jotting down words and figures.
pocket-book
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From this reading Midas grinned as if pleased with the compliment, drew a pocket-book and a stubby end of a pencil from his pocket, and began alternately stroking his chin and jotting down words and figures.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading "Say a boy at once, and name your price, and be done with it.
pricesnounUS /ˈpraɪsəz/
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading I suppose she knew that if he saw her smile prices would go up.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading You are a regular Shylock!"
cut with a saw
From this reading I suppose she knew that if he saw her smile prices would go up.
express in words
From this reading "Say a boy at once, and name your price, and be done with it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I suppose she knew that if he saw her smile prices would go up.
ShylocknounUS /ˈʃaɪlɑːk/
someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest
From this reading You are a regular Shylock!"
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading I suppose she knew that if he saw her smile prices would go up.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Lorna grimaced at me behind his back, but kept a stern expression for his benefit.
strokingnounUS /ˈstroʊkɪŋ/
a light touch with the hands
From this reading Midas grinned as if pleased with the compliment, drew a pocket-book and a stubby end of a pencil from his pocket, and began alternately stroking his chin and jotting down words and figures.
stubbyadjectiveUS /ˈstʌbi/
short and blunt
From this reading Midas grinned as if pleased with the compliment, drew a pocket-book and a stubby end of a pencil from his pocket, and began alternately stroking his chin and jotting down words and figures.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose she knew that if he saw her smile prices would go up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I suppose she knew that if he saw her smile prices would go up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Midas grinned as if pleased with the compliment, drew a pocket-book and a stubby end of a pencil from his pocket, and began alternately stroking his chin and jotting down words and figures.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I suppose she knew that if he saw her smile prices would go up.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Say a boy at once, and name your price, and be done with it.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Midas grinned as if pleased with the compliment, drew a pocket-book and a stubby end of a pencil from his pocket, and began alternately stroking his chin and jotting down words and figures.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I suppose she knew that if he saw her smile prices would go up.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are a regular Shylock!"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Say a boy at once, and name your price, and be done with it.
