used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You have had such a queer adventure that maybe you won't know just for a bit who is respectable and who is not; but me and John is.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Strikes me you are about right, mother," said John Morris; and then he sat down and stared at the two children.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading "You have had such a queer adventure that maybe you won't know just for a bit who is respectable and who is not; but me and John is.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
any thing at all
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Strikes me you are about right, mother," said John Morris; and then he sat down and stared at the two children.
Aren't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aren't we, John?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Strikes me you are about right, mother," said John Morris; and then he sat down and stared at the two children.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "You have had such a queer adventure that maybe you won't know just for a bit who is respectable and who is not; but me and John is.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She informed them that her name was Morris, that her son was called John Morris, and that they were both thoroughly respectable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You have had such a queer adventure that maybe you won't know just for a bit who is respectable and who is not; but me and John is.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She informed them that her name was Morris, that her son was called John Morris, and that they were both thoroughly respectable.
carpenter'snounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntərz/
possessive form of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "Strikes me you are about right, mother," said John Morris; and then he sat down and stared at the two children.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Strikes me you are about right, mother," said John Morris; and then he sat down and stared at the two children.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
start firing a weapon
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You have had such a queer adventure that maybe you won't know just for a bit who is respectable and who is not; but me and John is.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "You have had such a queer adventure that maybe you won't know just for a bit who is respectable and who is not; but me and John is.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have had such a queer adventure that maybe you won't know just for a bit who is respectable and who is not; but me and John is.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Strikes me you are about right, mother," said John Morris; and then he sat down and stared at the two children.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She informed them that her name was Morris, that her son was called John Morris, and that they were both thoroughly respectable.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading She informed them that her name was Morris, that her son was called John Morris, and that they were both thoroughly respectable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You have had such a queer adventure that maybe you won't know just for a bit who is respectable and who is not; but me and John is.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading She informed them that her name was Morris, that her son was called John Morris, and that they were both thoroughly respectable.
and nothing more
From this reading "You have had such a queer adventure that maybe you won't know just for a bit who is respectable and who is not; but me and John is.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You have had such a queer adventure that maybe you won't know just for a bit who is respectable and who is not; but me and John is.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
by chance
From this reading "You have had such a queer adventure that maybe you won't know just for a bit who is respectable and who is not; but me and John is.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You have had such a queer adventure that maybe you won't know just for a bit who is respectable and who is not; but me and John is.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading She informed them that her name was Morris, that her son was called John Morris, and that they were both thoroughly respectable.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She informed them that her name was Morris, that her son was called John Morris, and that they were both thoroughly respectable.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You have had such a queer adventure that maybe you won't know just for a bit who is respectable and who is not; but me and John is.
PROVIDENCES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "You have had such a queer adventure that maybe you won't know just for a bit who is respectable and who is not; but me and John is.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading She informed them that her name was Morris, that her son was called John Morris, and that they were both thoroughly respectable.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Strikes me you are about right, mother," said John Morris; and then he sat down and stared at the two children.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Strikes me you are about right, mother," said John Morris; and then he sat down and stared at the two children.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "Strikes me you are about right, mother," said John Morris; and then he sat down and stared at the two children.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She informed them that her name was Morris, that her son was called John Morris, and that they were both thoroughly respectable.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
a male human offspring
From this reading She informed them that her name was Morris, that her son was called John Morris, and that they were both thoroughly respectable.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "Strikes me you are about right, mother," said John Morris; and then he sat down and stared at the two children.
StrikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading "Strikes me you are about right, mother," said John Morris; and then he sat down and stared at the two children.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "You have had such a queer adventure that maybe you won't know just for a bit who is respectable and who is not; but me and John is.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She informed them that her name was Morris, that her son was called John Morris, and that they were both thoroughly respectable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Strikes me you are about right, mother," said John Morris; and then he sat down and stared at the two children.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She informed them that her name was Morris, that her son was called John Morris, and that they were both thoroughly respectable.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading She informed them that her name was Morris, that her son was called John Morris, and that they were both thoroughly respectable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Strikes me you are about right, mother," said John Morris; and then he sat down and stared at the two children.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She informed them that her name was Morris, that her son was called John Morris, and that they were both thoroughly respectable.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Aren't we, John?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She informed them that her name was Morris, that her son was called John Morris, and that they were both thoroughly respectable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LITTLE PROVIDENCES Never--never to their dying day--did Christian and Rose enjoy anything so much as their comfortable seat by the carpenter's fire, and the hot, strong tea which the carpenter's mother gave them.
which person or people
From this reading "You have had such a queer adventure that maybe you won't know just for a bit who is respectable and who is not; but me and John is.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You have had such a queer adventure that maybe you won't know just for a bit who is respectable and who is not; but me and John is.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have had such a queer adventure that maybe you won't know just for a bit who is respectable and who is not; but me and John is.
