used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I fear my strength is hardly equal to turning you out," the Miser replied with a smile.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Then after a pause he added apologetically: "Will you kindly tell me your name?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Then after a pause he added apologetically: "Will you kindly tell me your name?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I have nothing to do this evening, Mr. Knight, and unless you turn me out forcibly I mean to stay with you till some member of your household comes in."
apologeticallyadverbUS /əˌpɑːləˈdʒetɪkliː/
in an apologetic manner
From this reading Then after a pause he added apologetically: "Will you kindly tell me your name?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are most kind."
CandynounUS /ˈkændi/
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading Instead of leaving him the Candy Man sat down.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "I have nothing to do this evening, Mr. Knight, and unless you turn me out forcibly I mean to stay with you till some member of your household comes in."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I have nothing to do this evening, Mr. Knight, and unless you turn me out forcibly I mean to stay with you till some member of your household comes in."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Instead of leaving him the Candy Man sat down.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading "I fear my strength is hardly equal to turning you out," the Miser replied with a smile.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "I have nothing to do this evening, Mr. Knight, and unless you turn me out forcibly I mean to stay with you till some member of your household comes in."
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I fear my strength is hardly equal to turning you out," the Miser replied with a smile.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading "I have nothing to do this evening, Mr. Knight, and unless you turn me out forcibly I mean to stay with you till some member of your household comes in."
only a very short time before
From this reading "I fear my strength is hardly equal to turning you out," the Miser replied with a smile.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have nothing to do this evening, Mr. Knight, and unless you turn me out forcibly I mean to stay with you till some member of your household comes in."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then after a pause he added apologetically: "Will you kindly tell me your name?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Instead of leaving him the Candy Man sat down.
a social unit living together
From this reading "I have nothing to do this evening, Mr. Knight, and unless you turn me out forcibly I mean to stay with you till some member of your household comes in."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have nothing to do this evening, Mr. Knight, and unless you turn me out forcibly I mean to stay with you till some member of your household comes in."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I have nothing to do this evening, Mr. Knight, and unless you turn me out forcibly I mean to stay with you till some member of your household comes in."
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of leaving him the Candy Man sat down.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I fear my strength is hardly equal to turning you out," the Miser replied with a smile.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "You are most kind."
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Then after a pause he added apologetically: "Will you kindly tell me your name?
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading "I have nothing to do this evening, Mr. Knight, and unless you turn me out forcibly I mean to stay with you till some member of your household comes in."
the act of departing
From this reading Instead of leaving him the Candy Man sat down.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Instead of leaving him the Candy Man sat down.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I have nothing to do this evening, Mr. Knight, and unless you turn me out forcibly I mean to stay with you till some member of your household comes in."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "I have nothing to do this evening, Mr. Knight, and unless you turn me out forcibly I mean to stay with you till some member of your household comes in."
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "I have nothing to do this evening, Mr. Knight, and unless you turn me out forcibly I mean to stay with you till some member of your household comes in."
MisernounUS /ˈmaɪzər/
a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably)
From this reading "I fear my strength is hardly equal to turning you out," the Miser replied with a smile.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "You are most kind."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I have nothing to do this evening, Mr. Knight, and unless you turn me out forcibly I mean to stay with you till some member of your household comes in."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I fear my strength is hardly equal to turning you out," the Miser replied with a smile.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then after a pause he added apologetically: "Will you kindly tell me your name?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I have nothing to do this evening, Mr. Knight, and unless you turn me out forcibly I mean to stay with you till some member of your household comes in."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instead of leaving him the Candy Man sat down.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I have nothing to do this evening, Mr. Knight, and unless you turn me out forcibly I mean to stay with you till some member of your household comes in."
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading Then after a pause he added apologetically: "Will you kindly tell me your name?
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I fear my strength is hardly equal to turning you out," the Miser replied with a smile.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Instead of leaving him the Candy Man sat down.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "I fear my strength is hardly equal to turning you out," the Miser replied with a smile.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I have nothing to do this evening, Mr. Knight, and unless you turn me out forcibly I mean to stay with you till some member of your household comes in."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I have nothing to do this evening, Mr. Knight, and unless you turn me out forcibly I mean to stay with you till some member of your household comes in."
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading "I fear my strength is hardly equal to turning you out," the Miser replied with a smile.
express in words
From this reading Then after a pause he added apologetically: "Will you kindly tell me your name?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Instead of leaving him the Candy Man sat down.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then after a pause he added apologetically: "Will you kindly tell me your name?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I have nothing to do this evening, Mr. Knight, and unless you turn me out forcibly I mean to stay with you till some member of your household comes in."
up to a particular time
From this reading "I have nothing to do this evening, Mr. Knight, and unless you turn me out forcibly I mean to stay with you till some member of your household comes in."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I have nothing to do this evening, Mr. Knight, and unless you turn me out forcibly I mean to stay with you till some member of your household comes in."
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "I have nothing to do this evening, Mr. Knight, and unless you turn me out forcibly I mean to stay with you till some member of your household comes in."
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "I fear my strength is hardly equal to turning you out," the Miser replied with a smile.
except if; if not
From this reading "I have nothing to do this evening, Mr. Knight, and unless you turn me out forcibly I mean to stay with you till some member of your household comes in."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Then after a pause he added apologetically: "Will you kindly tell me your name?
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I have nothing to do this evening, Mr. Knight, and unless you turn me out forcibly I mean to stay with you till some member of your household comes in."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have nothing to do this evening, Mr. Knight, and unless you turn me out forcibly I mean to stay with you till some member of your household comes in."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have nothing to do this evening, Mr. Knight, and unless you turn me out forcibly I mean to stay with you till some member of your household comes in."
