used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lindsay Makes a Resolve Lindsay and Cicely thought they understood what a settle was, but, to avoid the possibility of any mistake, they looked the word up in the dictionary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lindsay Makes a Resolve Lindsay and Cicely thought they understood what a settle was, but, to avoid the possibility of any mistake, they looked the word up in the dictionary.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Lindsay Makes a Resolve Lindsay and Cicely thought they understood what a settle was, but, to avoid the possibility of any mistake, they looked the word up in the dictionary.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "Well, it shows us it's not a chest, anyhow," replied Lindsay, "though the oak bench in the passage near the top of the stairs has a kind of box under it.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading "Settle--a long bench, with high back, for sitting on," was the explanation given by that authority.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Lindsay Makes a Resolve Lindsay and Cicely thought they understood what a settle was, but, to avoid the possibility of any mistake, they looked the word up in the dictionary.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Settle--a long bench, with high back, for sitting on," was the explanation given by that authority.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading "Settle--a long bench, with high back, for sitting on," was the explanation given by that authority.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading "Well, it shows us it's not a chest, anyhow," replied Lindsay, "though the oak bench in the passage near the top of the stairs has a kind of box under it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lindsay Makes a Resolve Lindsay and Cicely thought they understood what a settle was, but, to avoid the possibility of any mistake, they looked the word up in the dictionary.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Settle--a long bench, with high back, for sitting on," was the explanation given by that authority.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading "Well, it shows us it's not a chest, anyhow," replied Lindsay, "though the oak bench in the passage near the top of the stairs has a kind of box under it.
Cicely
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From this reading Lindsay Makes a Resolve Lindsay and Cicely thought they understood what a settle was, but, to avoid the possibility of any mistake, they looked the word up in the dictionary.
dictionarynounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading Lindsay Makes a Resolve Lindsay and Cicely thought they understood what a settle was, but, to avoid the possibility of any mistake, they looked the word up in the dictionary.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "Settle--a long bench, with high back, for sitting on," was the explanation given by that authority.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Settle--a long bench, with high back, for sitting on," was the explanation given by that authority.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "Settle--a long bench, with high back, for sitting on," was the explanation given by that authority.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, it shows us it's not a chest, anyhow," replied Lindsay, "though the oak bench in the passage near the top of the stairs has a kind of box under it.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Settle--a long bench, with high back, for sitting on," was the explanation given by that authority.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lindsay Makes a Resolve Lindsay and Cicely thought they understood what a settle was, but, to avoid the possibility of any mistake, they looked the word up in the dictionary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "So it 'settles' the matter," said Cicely, trying to make a pun.
it's
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From this reading "Well, it shows us it's not a chest, anyhow," replied Lindsay, "though the oak bench in the passage near the top of the stairs has a kind of box under it.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Well, it shows us it's not a chest, anyhow," replied Lindsay, "though the oak bench in the passage near the top of the stairs has a kind of box under it.
lidnounUS /lɪd/
either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading The seat lifts up like a lid."
liftsnounUS /lɪfts/
plural of “lift” — the act of giving temporary assistance
From this reading The seat lifts up like a lid."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The seat lifts up like a lid."
LindsaynounUS /ˈlɪndzi/
United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)
From this reading Lindsay Makes a Resolve Lindsay and Cicely thought they understood what a settle was, but, to avoid the possibility of any mistake, they looked the word up in the dictionary.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Settle--a long bench, with high back, for sitting on," was the explanation given by that authority.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Lindsay Makes a Resolve Lindsay and Cicely thought they understood what a settle was, but, to avoid the possibility of any mistake, they looked the word up in the dictionary.
engage in
From this reading "So it 'settles' the matter," said Cicely, trying to make a pun.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Lindsay Makes a Resolve Lindsay and Cicely thought they understood what a settle was, but, to avoid the possibility of any mistake, they looked the word up in the dictionary.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "So it 'settles' the matter," said Cicely, trying to make a pun.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Lindsay Makes a Resolve Lindsay and Cicely thought they understood what a settle was, but, to avoid the possibility of any mistake, they looked the word up in the dictionary.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Well, it shows us it's not a chest, anyhow," replied Lindsay, "though the oak bench in the passage near the top of the stairs has a kind of box under it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Well, it shows us it's not a chest, anyhow," replied Lindsay, "though the oak bench in the passage near the top of the stairs has a kind of box under it.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading "Well, it shows us it's not a chest, anyhow," replied Lindsay, "though the oak bench in the passage near the top of the stairs has a kind of box under it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lindsay Makes a Resolve Lindsay and Cicely thought they understood what a settle was, but, to avoid the possibility of any mistake, they looked the word up in the dictionary.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Settle--a long bench, with high back, for sitting on," was the explanation given by that authority.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading "Well, it shows us it's not a chest, anyhow," replied Lindsay, "though the oak bench in the passage near the top of the stairs has a kind of box under it.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Lindsay Makes a Resolve Lindsay and Cicely thought they understood what a settle was, but, to avoid the possibility of any mistake, they looked the word up in the dictionary.
punnounUS /pʌn/
a humorous play on words
From this reading "So it 'settles' the matter," said Cicely, trying to make a pun.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Well, it shows us it's not a chest, anyhow," replied Lindsay, "though the oak bench in the passage near the top of the stairs has a kind of box under it.
ResolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading Lindsay Makes a Resolve Lindsay and Cicely thought they understood what a settle was, but, to avoid the possibility of any mistake, they looked the word up in the dictionary.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "So it 'settles' the matter," said Cicely, trying to make a pun.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The seat lifts up like a lid."
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Lindsay Makes a Resolve Lindsay and Cicely thought they understood what a settle was, but, to avoid the possibility of any mistake, they looked the word up in the dictionary.
settlesnounUS /ˈsetəlz/
plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back
From this reading "So it 'settles' the matter," said Cicely, trying to make a pun.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading "Well, it shows us it's not a chest, anyhow," replied Lindsay, "though the oak bench in the passage near the top of the stairs has a kind of box under it.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "Settle--a long bench, with high back, for sitting on," was the explanation given by that authority.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So it 'settles' the matter," said Cicely, trying to make a pun.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "Well, it shows us it's not a chest, anyhow," replied Lindsay, "though the oak bench in the passage near the top of the stairs has a kind of box under it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Settle--a long bench, with high back, for sitting on," was the explanation given by that authority.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lindsay Makes a Resolve Lindsay and Cicely thought they understood what a settle was, but, to avoid the possibility of any mistake, they looked the word up in the dictionary.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lindsay Makes a Resolve Lindsay and Cicely thought they understood what a settle was, but, to avoid the possibility of any mistake, they looked the word up in the dictionary.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Well, it shows us it's not a chest, anyhow," replied Lindsay, "though the oak bench in the passage near the top of the stairs has a kind of box under it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Lindsay Makes a Resolve Lindsay and Cicely thought they understood what a settle was, but, to avoid the possibility of any mistake, they looked the word up in the dictionary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lindsay Makes a Resolve Lindsay and Cicely thought they understood what a settle was, but, to avoid the possibility of any mistake, they looked the word up in the dictionary.
the upper part of anything
From this reading "Well, it shows us it's not a chest, anyhow," replied Lindsay, "though the oak bench in the passage near the top of the stairs has a kind of box under it.
hard to endure
From this reading "So it 'settles' the matter," said Cicely, trying to make a pun.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Well, it shows us it's not a chest, anyhow," replied Lindsay, "though the oak bench in the passage near the top of the stairs has a kind of box under it.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Lindsay Makes a Resolve Lindsay and Cicely thought they understood what a settle was, but, to avoid the possibility of any mistake, they looked the word up in the dictionary.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Lindsay Makes a Resolve Lindsay and Cicely thought they understood what a settle was, but, to avoid the possibility of any mistake, they looked the word up in the dictionary.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, it shows us it's not a chest, anyhow," replied Lindsay, "though the oak bench in the passage near the top of the stairs has a kind of box under it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lindsay Makes a Resolve Lindsay and Cicely thought they understood what a settle was, but, to avoid the possibility of any mistake, they looked the word up in the dictionary.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, it shows us it's not a chest, anyhow," replied Lindsay, "though the oak bench in the passage near the top of the stairs has a kind of box under it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Lindsay Makes a Resolve Lindsay and Cicely thought they understood what a settle was, but, to avoid the possibility of any mistake, they looked the word up in the dictionary.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Settle--a long bench, with high back, for sitting on," was the explanation given by that authority.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Lindsay Makes a Resolve Lindsay and Cicely thought they understood what a settle was, but, to avoid the possibility of any mistake, they looked the word up in the dictionary.
