used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “What do you mean by the main?” said Ansell, who always pursued a metaphor relentlessly.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “What do you mean by the main?” said Ansell, who always pursued a metaphor relentlessly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Widdrington did not know what he meant, and suggested that Ansell should visit Sawston to see whether one could know.
Ansell
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From this reading “What do you mean by the main?” said Ansell, who always pursued a metaphor relentlessly.
any thing at all
From this reading “She’ll never fuse—unless anything was to happen at the main.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “She’ll never fuse—unless anything was to happen at the main.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “What do you mean by the main?” said Ansell, who always pursued a metaphor relentlessly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Widdrington did not know what he meant, and suggested that Ansell should visit Sawston to see whether one could know.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Widdrington did not know what he meant, and suggested that Ansell should visit Sawston to see whether one could know.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you mean by the main?” said Ansell, who always pursued a metaphor relentlessly.
Elliot
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From this reading I should not find Mrs. Elliot: she has no real existence.”
the state or fact of existing
From this reading I should not find Mrs. Elliot: she has no real existence.”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I should not find Mrs. Elliot: she has no real existence.”
fuseverbUS /fjuːz/
mix together different elements
From this reading “She’ll never fuse—unless anything was to happen at the main.”
the act of departing
From this reading “It is no good me going.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “It is no good me going.
come to pass
From this reading “She’ll never fuse—unless anything was to happen at the main.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I should not find Mrs. Elliot: she has no real existence.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Widdrington did not know what he meant, and suggested that Ansell should visit Sawston to see whether one could know.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should not find Mrs. Elliot: she has no real existence.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is no good me going.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is no good me going.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Widdrington did not know what he meant, and suggested that Ansell should visit Sawston to see whether one could know.
most important element
From this reading “She’ll never fuse—unless anything was to happen at the main.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It is no good me going.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “What do you mean by the main?” said Ansell, who always pursued a metaphor relentlessly.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Widdrington did not know what he meant, and suggested that Ansell should visit Sawston to see whether one could know.
metaphornounUS /ˈmetəfɔːr/
a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity
From this reading “What do you mean by the main?” said Ansell, who always pursued a metaphor relentlessly.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I should not find Mrs. Elliot: she has no real existence.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “She’ll never fuse—unless anything was to happen at the main.”
not any; not one
From this reading “It is no good me going.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Widdrington did not know what he meant, and suggested that Ansell should visit Sawston to see whether one could know.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Widdrington did not know what he meant, and suggested that Ansell should visit Sawston to see whether one could know.
a person who is being chased
From this reading “What do you mean by the main?” said Ansell, who always pursued a metaphor relentlessly.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I should not find Mrs. Elliot: she has no real existence.”
relentlesslyadverbUS /rɪˈlentləsli/
in a relentless manner
From this reading “What do you mean by the main?” said Ansell, who always pursued a metaphor relentlessly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “What do you mean by the main?” said Ansell, who always pursued a metaphor relentlessly.
Sawston
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From this reading Widdrington did not know what he meant, and suggested that Ansell should visit Sawston to see whether one could know.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Widdrington did not know what he meant, and suggested that Ansell should visit Sawston to see whether one could know.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I should not find Mrs. Elliot: she has no real existence.”
She'll
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From this reading “She’ll never fuse—unless anything was to happen at the main.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Widdrington did not know what he meant, and suggested that Ansell should visit Sawston to see whether one could know.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Widdrington did not know what he meant, and suggested that Ansell should visit Sawston to see whether one could know.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Widdrington did not know what he meant, and suggested that Ansell should visit Sawston to see whether one could know.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “She’ll never fuse—unless anything was to happen at the main.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “She’ll never fuse—unless anything was to happen at the main.”
except if; if not
From this reading “She’ll never fuse—unless anything was to happen at the main.”
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Widdrington did not know what he meant, and suggested that Ansell should visit Sawston to see whether one could know.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “She’ll never fuse—unless anything was to happen at the main.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do you mean by the main?” said Ansell, who always pursued a metaphor relentlessly.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Widdrington did not know what he meant, and suggested that Ansell should visit Sawston to see whether one could know.
which person or people
From this reading “What do you mean by the main?” said Ansell, who always pursued a metaphor relentlessly.
Widdrington
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From this reading Widdrington did not know what he meant, and suggested that Ansell should visit Sawston to see whether one could know.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What do you mean by the main?” said Ansell, who always pursued a metaphor relentlessly.
