used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Is my uncle in the library, Terence?” asked Mary of a very corpulent old man, in a red-brown wig.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Is my uncle in the library, Terence?” asked Mary of a very corpulent old man, in a red-brown wig.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading “No, miss, he's in the--bother it, then, if I ever can think of the name of it.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Just so, Miss Mary,” replied he, with a sigh; for he remembered certain penitential hours passed by himself in the same locality.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “No, miss, he's in the--bother it, then, if I ever can think of the name of it.”
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading “Just so, Miss Mary,” replied he, with a sigh; for he remembered certain penitential hours passed by himself in the same locality.
corpulentadjective
excessively fat
From this reading “Is my uncle in the library, Terence?” asked Mary of a very corpulent old man, in a red-brown wig.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Do you think you could manage to let him know I want him--that is, that I have something important to say to him?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you think you could manage to let him know I want him--that is, that I have something important to say to him?”
at any time
From this reading “No, miss, he's in the--bother it, then, if I ever can think of the name of it.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Just so, Miss Mary,” replied he, with a sigh; for he remembered certain penitential hours passed by himself in the same locality.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Do you think you could manage to let him know I want him--that is, that I have something important to say to him?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Just so, Miss Mary,” replied he, with a sigh; for he remembered certain penitential hours passed by himself in the same locality.
he's
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From this reading “No, miss, he's in the--bother it, then, if I ever can think of the name of it.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Do you think you could manage to let him know I want him--that is, that I have something important to say to him?”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Just so, Miss Mary,” replied he, with a sigh; for he remembered certain penitential hours passed by himself in the same locality.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading “Just so, Miss Mary,” replied he, with a sigh; for he remembered certain penitential hours passed by himself in the same locality.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “No, miss, he's in the--bother it, then, if I ever can think of the name of it.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “No, miss, he's in the--bother it, then, if I ever can think of the name of it.”
of great significance or value
From this reading “Do you think you could manage to let him know I want him--that is, that I have something important to say to him?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Is my uncle in the library, Terence?” asked Mary of a very corpulent old man, in a red-brown wig.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is my uncle in the library, Terence?” asked Mary of a very corpulent old man, in a red-brown wig.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “No, miss, he's in the--bother it, then, if I ever can think of the name of it.”
and nothing more
From this reading “Just so, Miss Mary,” replied he, with a sigh; for he remembered certain penitential hours passed by himself in the same locality.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Do you think you could manage to let him know I want him--that is, that I have something important to say to him?”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Do you think you could manage to let him know I want him--that is, that I have something important to say to him?”
a room where books are kept
From this reading “Is my uncle in the library, Terence?” asked Mary of a very corpulent old man, in a red-brown wig.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading “Just so, Miss Mary,” replied he, with a sigh; for he remembered certain penitential hours passed by himself in the same locality.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Is my uncle in the library, Terence?” asked Mary of a very corpulent old man, in a red-brown wig.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading “Do you think you could manage to let him know I want him--that is, that I have something important to say to him?”
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading “Is my uncle in the library, Terence?” asked Mary of a very corpulent old man, in a red-brown wig.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “The studio, you mean,” said she, smiling.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “No, miss, he's in the--bother it, then, if I ever can think of the name of it.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Is my uncle in the library, Terence?” asked Mary of a very corpulent old man, in a red-brown wig.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “No, miss, he's in the--bother it, then, if I ever can think of the name of it.”
not any; not one
From this reading “No, miss, he's in the--bother it, then, if I ever can think of the name of it.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Is my uncle in the library, Terence?” asked Mary of a very corpulent old man, in a red-brown wig.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Is my uncle in the library, Terence?” asked Mary of a very corpulent old man, in a red-brown wig.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading “Just so, Miss Mary,” replied he, with a sigh; for he remembered certain penitential hours passed by himself in the same locality.
penitentialadjective
showing or constituting penance
From this reading “Just so, Miss Mary,” replied he, with a sigh; for he remembered certain penitential hours passed by himself in the same locality.
red-brownadjective
of brown tinged with red
From this reading “Is my uncle in the library, Terence?” asked Mary of a very corpulent old man, in a red-brown wig.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading “Just so, Miss Mary,” replied he, with a sigh; for he remembered certain penitential hours passed by himself in the same locality.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Just so, Miss Mary,” replied he, with a sigh; for he remembered certain penitential hours passed by himself in the same locality.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The studio, you mean,” said she, smiling.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “Just so, Miss Mary,” replied he, with a sigh; for he remembered certain penitential hours passed by himself in the same locality.
express in words
From this reading “Do you think you could manage to let him know I want him--that is, that I have something important to say to him?”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The studio, you mean,” said she, smiling.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “Just so, Miss Mary,” replied he, with a sigh; for he remembered certain penitential hours passed by himself in the same locality.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “The studio, you mean,” said she, smiling.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Just so, Miss Mary,” replied he, with a sigh; for he remembered certain penitential hours passed by himself in the same locality.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Do you think you could manage to let him know I want him--that is, that I have something important to say to him?”
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading “The studio, you mean,” said she, smiling.
TerencenounUS /ˈterəns/
dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)
From this reading “Is my uncle in the library, Terence?” asked Mary of a very corpulent old man, in a red-brown wig.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Do you think you could manage to let him know I want him--that is, that I have something important to say to him?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Is my uncle in the library, Terence?” asked Mary of a very corpulent old man, in a red-brown wig.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “No, miss, he's in the--bother it, then, if I ever can think of the name of it.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “No, miss, he's in the--bother it, then, if I ever can think of the name of it.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Do you think you could manage to let him know I want him--that is, that I have something important to say to him?”
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading “Is my uncle in the library, Terence?” asked Mary of a very corpulent old man, in a red-brown wig.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Is my uncle in the library, Terence?” asked Mary of a very corpulent old man, in a red-brown wig.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Do you think you could manage to let him know I want him--that is, that I have something important to say to him?”
wignounUS /wɪɡ/
hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading “Is my uncle in the library, Terence?” asked Mary of a very corpulent old man, in a red-brown wig.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Just so, Miss Mary,” replied he, with a sigh; for he remembered certain penitential hours passed by himself in the same locality.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “The studio, you mean,” said she, smiling.
