used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Really I don't see why you should trouble," she said with a smile.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE END OF THE BALL Miss Wharf looked at her excited little friend with an indulgent smile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He's up to some mischief," persisted the old maid, "and I'd like to find out what it is.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE END OF THE BALL Miss Wharf looked at her excited little friend with an indulgent smile.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading THE END OF THE BALL Miss Wharf looked at her excited little friend with an indulgent smile.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He is supposed to be keeping his room, because of a cold, and I find he is not in.
for the reason that
From this reading He is supposed to be keeping his room, because of a cold, and I find he is not in.
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 He is supposed to be keeping his room, because of a cold, and I find he is not in.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Let the Major do what he likes."
don't
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From this reading "Really I don't see why you should trouble," she said with a smile.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF THE BALL Miss Wharf looked at her excited little friend with an indulgent smile.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading THE END OF THE BALL Miss Wharf looked at her excited little friend with an indulgent smile.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "He's up to some mischief," persisted the old maid, "and I'd like to find out what it is.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE END OF THE BALL Miss Wharf looked at her excited little friend with an indulgent smile.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Let the Major do what he likes."
He's
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From this reading "He's up to some mischief," persisted the old maid, "and I'd like to find out what it is.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE END OF THE BALL Miss Wharf looked at her excited little friend with an indulgent smile.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He is supposed to be keeping his room, because of a cold, and I find he is not in.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Really I don't see why you should trouble," she said with a smile.
I'd
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From this reading "He's up to some mischief," persisted the old maid, "and I'd like to find out what it is.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He is supposed to be keeping his room, because of a cold, and I find he is not in.
indulgentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone
From this reading THE END OF THE BALL Miss Wharf looked at her excited little friend with an indulgent smile.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He's up to some mischief," persisted the old maid, "and I'd like to find out what it is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "He's up to some mischief," persisted the old maid, "and I'd like to find out what it is.
conformity or harmony
From this reading He is supposed to be keeping his room, because of a cold, and I find he is not in.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let the Major do what he likes."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "He's up to some mischief," persisted the old maid, "and I'd like to find out what it is.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading "Let the Major do what he likes."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE END OF THE BALL Miss Wharf looked at her excited little friend with an indulgent smile.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE END OF THE BALL Miss Wharf looked at her excited little friend with an indulgent smile.
a female domestic
From this reading "He's up to some mischief," persisted the old maid, "and I'd like to find out what it is.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "Let the Major do what he likes."
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading "He's up to some mischief," persisted the old maid, "and I'd like to find out what it is.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE END OF THE BALL Miss Wharf looked at her excited little friend with an indulgent smile.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He is supposed to be keeping his room, because of a cold, and I find he is not in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF THE BALL Miss Wharf looked at her excited little friend with an indulgent smile.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "He's up to some mischief," persisted the old maid, "and I'd like to find out what it is.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "He's up to some mischief," persisted the old maid, "and I'd like to find out what it is.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading "He's up to some mischief," persisted the old maid, "and I'd like to find out what it is.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Really I don't see why you should trouble," she said with a smile.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He is supposed to be keeping his room, because of a cold, and I find he is not in.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Really I don't see why you should trouble," she said with a smile.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Really I don't see why you should trouble," she said with a smile.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Really I don't see why you should trouble," she said with a smile.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Really I don't see why you should trouble," she said with a smile.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading THE END OF THE BALL Miss Wharf looked at her excited little friend with an indulgent smile.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "He's up to some mischief," persisted the old maid, "and I'd like to find out what it is.
required or under orders
From this reading He is supposed to be keeping his room, because of a cold, and I find he is not in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF THE BALL Miss Wharf looked at her excited little friend with an indulgent smile.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He's up to some mischief," persisted the old maid, "and I'd like to find out what it is.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "Really I don't see why you should trouble," she said with a smile.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "He's up to some mischief," persisted the old maid, "and I'd like to find out what it is.
WharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading THE END OF THE BALL Miss Wharf looked at her excited little friend with an indulgent smile.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Let the Major do what he likes."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Really I don't see why you should trouble," she said with a smile.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE END OF THE BALL Miss Wharf looked at her excited little friend with an indulgent smile.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Really I don't see why you should trouble," she said with a smile.
