used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS Early the next morning, as soon as the shutters were down, Phebe was in the shop taking a general look round, and examining the stock.
anew
From this reading It's not my fault, for I told master a fortnight ago, and again last week, but he took no notice--said it was not my business."
in the past
From this reading It's not my fault, for I told master a fortnight ago, and again last week, but he took no notice--said it was not my business."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "The stock is very low indeed," said Reynolds; "some things we are out of altogether.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS Early the next morning, as soon as the shutters were down, Phebe was in the shop taking a general look round, and examining the stock.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The stock is very low indeed," said Reynolds; "some things we are out of altogether.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS Early the next morning, as soon as the shutters were down, Phebe was in the shop taking a general look round, and examining the stock.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Phebe only replied, "We must see to these things as soon as possible; thank you for helping me," and then went in to breakfast.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It's not my fault, for I told master a fortnight ago, and again last week, but he took no notice--said it was not my business."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It's not my fault, for I told master a fortnight ago, and again last week, but he took no notice--said it was not my business."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS Early the next morning, as soon as the shutters were down, Phebe was in the shop taking a general look round, and examining the stock.
DEEPENSverbUS /ˈdiːpənz/
third-person singular of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS Early the next morning, as soon as the shutters were down, Phebe was in the shop taking a general look round, and examining the stock.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS Early the next morning, as soon as the shutters were down, Phebe was in the shop taking a general look round, and examining the stock.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS Early the next morning, as soon as the shutters were down, Phebe was in the shop taking a general look round, and examining the stock.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS Early the next morning, as soon as the shutters were down, Phebe was in the shop taking a general look round, and examining the stock.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading It's not my fault, for I told master a fortnight ago, and again last week, but he took no notice--said it was not my business."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It's not my fault, for I told master a fortnight ago, and again last week, but he took no notice--said it was not my business."
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading It's not my fault, for I told master a fortnight ago, and again last week, but he took no notice--said it was not my business."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading With the help of Reynolds, the shopman who gave her the roses, she got a very good grasp of the state of things.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS Early the next morning, as soon as the shutters were down, Phebe was in the shop taking a general look round, and examining the stock.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading With the help of Reynolds, the shopman who gave her the roses, she got a very good grasp of the state of things.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading With the help of Reynolds, the shopman who gave her the roses, she got a very good grasp of the state of things.
hold firmly
From this reading With the help of Reynolds, the shopman who gave her the roses, she got a very good grasp of the state of things.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It's not my fault, for I told master a fortnight ago, and again last week, but he took no notice--said it was not my business."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading With the help of Reynolds, the shopman who gave her the roses, she got a very good grasp of the state of things.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Phebe only replied, "We must see to these things as soon as possible; thank you for helping me," and then went in to breakfast.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With the help of Reynolds, the shopman who gave her the roses, she got a very good grasp of the state of things.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It's not my fault, for I told master a fortnight ago, and again last week, but he took no notice--said it was not my business."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS Early the next morning, as soon as the shutters were down, Phebe was in the shop taking a general look round, and examining the stock.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "The stock is very low indeed," said Reynolds; "some things we are out of altogether.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The stock is very low indeed," said Reynolds; "some things we are out of altogether.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It's not my fault, for I told master a fortnight ago, and again last week, but he took no notice--said it was not my business."
It's
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From this reading It's not my fault, for I told master a fortnight ago, and again last week, but he took no notice--said it was not my business."
immediately past
From this reading It's not my fault, for I told master a fortnight ago, and again last week, but he took no notice--said it was not my business."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS Early the next morning, as soon as the shutters were down, Phebe was in the shop taking a general look round, and examining the stock.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "The stock is very low indeed," said Reynolds; "some things we are out of altogether.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It's not my fault, for I told master a fortnight ago, and again last week, but he took no notice--said it was not my business."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Phebe only replied, "We must see to these things as soon as possible; thank you for helping me," and then went in to breakfast.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS Early the next morning, as soon as the shutters were down, Phebe was in the shop taking a general look round, and examining the stock.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Phebe only replied, "We must see to these things as soon as possible; thank you for helping me," and then went in to breakfast.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It's not my fault, for I told master a fortnight ago, and again last week, but he took no notice--said it was not my business."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS Early the next morning, as soon as the shutters were down, Phebe was in the shop taking a general look round, and examining the stock.
not any; not one
From this reading It's not my fault, for I told master a fortnight ago, and again last week, but he took no notice--said it was not my business."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It's not my fault, for I told master a fortnight ago, and again last week, but he took no notice--said it was not my business."
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading It's not my fault, for I told master a fortnight ago, and again last week, but he took no notice--said it was not my business."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the help of Reynolds, the shopman who gave her the roses, she got a very good grasp of the state of things.
and nothing more
From this reading Phebe only replied, "We must see to these things as soon as possible; thank you for helping me," and then went in to breakfast.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "The stock is very low indeed," said Reynolds; "some things we are out of altogether.
Phebe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS Early the next morning, as soon as the shutters were down, Phebe was in the shop taking a general look round, and examining the stock.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Phebe only replied, "We must see to these things as soon as possible; thank you for helping me," and then went in to breakfast.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Phebe only replied, "We must see to these things as soon as possible; thank you for helping me," and then went in to breakfast.
ReynoldsnounUS /ˈrenəldz/
English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)
From this reading With the help of Reynolds, the shopman who gave her the roses, she got a very good grasp of the state of things.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading With the help of Reynolds, the shopman who gave her the roses, she got a very good grasp of the state of things.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS Early the next morning, as soon as the shutters were down, Phebe was in the shop taking a general look round, and examining the stock.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The stock is very low indeed," said Reynolds; "some things we are out of altogether.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Phebe only replied, "We must see to these things as soon as possible; thank you for helping me," and then went in to breakfast.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the help of Reynolds, the shopman who gave her the roses, she got a very good grasp of the state of things.
do one's shopping
From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS Early the next morning, as soon as the shutters were down, Phebe was in the shop taking a general look round, and examining the stock.
shopman
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From this reading With the help of Reynolds, the shopman who gave her the roses, she got a very good grasp of the state of things.
shuttersnounUS /ˈʃʌtərz/
plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS Early the next morning, as soon as the shutters were down, Phebe was in the shop taking a general look round, and examining the stock.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "The stock is very low indeed," said Reynolds; "some things we are out of altogether.
in the near future
From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS Early the next morning, as soon as the shutters were down, Phebe was in the shop taking a general look round, and examining the stock.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading With the help of Reynolds, the shopman who gave her the roses, she got a very good grasp of the state of things.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS Early the next morning, as soon as the shutters were down, Phebe was in the shop taking a general look round, and examining the stock.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS Early the next morning, as soon as the shutters were down, Phebe was in the shop taking a general look round, and examining the stock.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Phebe only replied, "We must see to these things as soon as possible; thank you for helping me," and then went in to breakfast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS Early the next morning, as soon as the shutters were down, Phebe was in the shop taking a general look round, and examining the stock.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Phebe only replied, "We must see to these things as soon as possible; thank you for helping me," and then went in to breakfast.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Phebe only replied, "We must see to these things as soon as possible; thank you for helping me," and then went in to breakfast.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading With the help of Reynolds, the shopman who gave her the roses, she got a very good grasp of the state of things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Phebe only replied, "We must see to these things as soon as possible; thank you for helping me," and then went in to breakfast.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It's not my fault, for I told master a fortnight ago, and again last week, but he took no notice--said it was not my business."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It's not my fault, for I told master a fortnight ago, and again last week, but he took no notice--said it was not my business."
precisely as stated
From this reading With the help of Reynolds, the shopman who gave her the roses, she got a very good grasp of the state of things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS Early the next morning, as soon as the shutters were down, Phebe was in the shop taking a general look round, and examining the stock.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "The stock is very low indeed," said Reynolds; "some things we are out of altogether.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It's not my fault, for I told master a fortnight ago, and again last week, but he took no notice--said it was not my business."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Phebe only replied, "We must see to these things as soon as possible; thank you for helping me," and then went in to breakfast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DARKNESS DEEPENS Early the next morning, as soon as the shutters were down, Phebe was in the shop taking a general look round, and examining the stock.
which person or people
From this reading With the help of Reynolds, the shopman who gave her the roses, she got a very good grasp of the state of things.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the help of Reynolds, the shopman who gave her the roses, she got a very good grasp of the state of things.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Phebe only replied, "We must see to these things as soon as possible; thank you for helping me," and then went in to breakfast.
