aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In everything luck had been against me.
aggravatingadjectiveUS /ˈæɡrəveɪtɪŋ/
making worse
From this reading I had had an aggravating day.
(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 Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had had an aggravating day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had got down late, and been fined for that.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In everything luck had been against me.
Broadley
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From this reading Then when I went into the shop I found I had forgotten my cuffs, and Mr. Broadley, who walks the fancy department, marked me sixpence for that.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
cuffsnounUS /kʌfs/
plural of “cuff” — the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
From this reading Then when I went into the shop I found I had forgotten my cuffs, and Mr. Broadley, who walks the fancy department, marked me sixpence for that.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I had had an aggravating day.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Then when I went into the shop I found I had forgotten my cuffs, and Mr. Broadley, who walks the fancy department, marked me sixpence for that.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I had got down late, and been fined for that.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading In everything luck had been against me.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Then when I went into the shop I found I had forgotten my cuffs, and Mr. Broadley, who walks the fancy department, marked me sixpence for that.
finedverbUS /faɪnd/
past form of “fine” — issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty
From this reading I had got down late, and been fined for that.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had got down late, and been fined for that.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Then when I went into the shop I found I had forgotten my cuffs, and Mr. Broadley, who walks the fancy department, marked me sixpence for that.
set up or found
From this reading Then when I went into the shop I found I had forgotten my cuffs, and Mr. Broadley, who walks the fancy department, marked me sixpence for that.
fussingverbUS /ˈfʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “fuss” — worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I had got down late, and been fined for that.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had had an aggravating day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had had an aggravating day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In everything luck had been against me.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then when I went into the shop I found I had forgotten my cuffs, and Mr. Broadley, who walks the fancy department, marked me sixpence for that.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading I had got down late, and been fined for that.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading In everything luck had been against me.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Then when I went into the shop I found I had forgotten my cuffs, and Mr. Broadley, who walks the fancy department, marked me sixpence for that.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In everything luck had been against me.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Then when I went into the shop I found I had forgotten my cuffs, and Mr. Broadley, who walks the fancy department, marked me sixpence for that.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Then when I went into the shop I found I had forgotten my cuffs, and Mr. Broadley, who walks the fancy department, marked me sixpence for that.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
do one's shopping
From this reading Then when I went into the shop I found I had forgotten my cuffs, and Mr. Broadley, who walks the fancy department, marked me sixpence for that.
sixpencenoun
a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
From this reading Then when I went into the shop I found I had forgotten my cuffs, and Mr. Broadley, who walks the fancy department, marked me sixpence for that.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had got down late, and been fined for that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then when I went into the shop I found I had forgotten my cuffs, and Mr. Broadley, who walks the fancy department, marked me sixpence for that.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then when I went into the shop I found I had forgotten my cuffs, and Mr. Broadley, who walks the fancy department, marked me sixpence for that.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
up to a particular time
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
two-three
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Then when I went into the shop I found I had forgotten my cuffs, and Mr. Broadley, who walks the fancy department, marked me sixpence for that.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then when I went into the shop I found I had forgotten my cuffs, and Mr. Broadley, who walks the fancy department, marked me sixpence for that.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
at the time that
From this reading Then when I went into the shop I found I had forgotten my cuffs, and Mr. Broadley, who walks the fancy department, marked me sixpence for that.
which person or people
From this reading Then when I went into the shop I found I had forgotten my cuffs, and Mr. Broadley, who walks the fancy department, marked me sixpence for that.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Just as I was expecting my call for dinner an old lady came in who kept me fussing about till my set came up--and only spent three and two-three after all; so when I did go down alone there was nothing left; and what was left was worse than cold.
