used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading ‘I know,’ answered Hermione, ‘for I counted them last week.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Still, how many in number _are_ the Waverley Novels?’
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have wept over Clara Mowbray myself, “full many a time and oft,” as people used to say.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading There are twenty-five, besides the poetical works.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
Clara
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From this reading I have wept over Clara Mowbray myself, “full many a time and oft,” as people used to say.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading ‘I know,’ answered Hermione, ‘for I counted them last week.
dearly loved
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
Eric
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From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I have wept over Clara Mowbray myself, “full many a time and oft,” as people used to say.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
Hermione
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From this reading ‘I know,’ answered Hermione, ‘for I counted them last week.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
how
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From this reading Still, how many in number _are_ the Waverley Novels?’
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading ‘I know,’ answered Hermione, ‘for I counted them last week.
immediately past
From this reading ‘I know,’ answered Hermione, ‘for I counted them last week.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I have wept over Clara Mowbray myself, “full many a time and oft,” as people used to say.
used to form the superlative
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
Mowbray
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From this reading I have wept over Clara Mowbray myself, “full many a time and oft,” as people used to say.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I have wept over Clara Mowbray myself, “full many a time and oft,” as people used to say.
not any; not one
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Still, how many in number _are_ the Waverley Novels?’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
oftadverbUS /ɔːft/
many times at short intervals
From this reading I have wept over Clara Mowbray myself, “full many a time and oft,” as people used to say.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I have wept over Clara Mowbray myself, “full many a time and oft,” as people used to say.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I have wept over Clara Mowbray myself, “full many a time and oft,” as people used to say.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading There are twenty-five, besides the poetical works.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
express in words
From this reading I have wept over Clara Mowbray myself, “full many a time and oft,” as people used to say.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
term of address for a man
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, how many in number _are_ the Waverley Novels?’
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ‘I know,’ answered Hermione, ‘for I counted them last week.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are twenty-five, besides the poetical works.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I have wept over Clara Mowbray myself, “full many a time and oft,” as people used to say.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have wept over Clara Mowbray myself, “full many a time and oft,” as people used to say.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading There are twenty-five, besides the poetical works.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I have wept over Clara Mowbray myself, “full many a time and oft,” as people used to say.
Vandanoun
any of numerous showy orchids of the genus Vanda having many large flowers in loose racemes
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
Waverley
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From this reading Still, how many in number _are_ the Waverley Novels?’
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading ‘I know,’ answered Hermione, ‘for I counted them last week.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading I have wept over Clara Mowbray myself, “full many a time and oft,” as people used to say.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ‘No one can have a higher admiration for dear Sir Walter than I have,’ said Vanda, ‘and I agree with Eric that this is one of the most pathetic scenes in the whole series of the novels.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading There are twenty-five, besides the poetical works.
