used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The room into which they passed was a large and pleasant one, and Lilias never forgot it, nor the kind words which were spoken to her there.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "But my aunt sent it, sir; and she was not always poor; and I think she would like you to take it."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But my aunt sent it, sir; and she was not always poor; and I think she would like you to take it."
react verbally
From this reading His only answer was to press her fingers more closely over the little packet of money, as he drew her towards the parlour-door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His only answer was to press her fingers more closely over the little packet of money, as he drew her towards the parlour-door.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "But my aunt sent it, sir; and she was not always poor; and I think she would like you to take it."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "I will go with you by-and-by, but first you must come in and see my boys.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But my aunt sent it, sir; and she was not always poor; and I think she would like you to take it."
by-and-bynoun
an indefinite time in the future
From this reading "I will go with you by-and-by, but first you must come in and see my boys.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading His only answer was to press her fingers more closely over the little packet of money, as he drew her towards the parlour-door.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I will go with you by-and-by, but first you must come in and see my boys.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading His only answer was to press her fingers more closely over the little packet of money, as he drew her towards the parlour-door.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading His only answer was to press her fingers more closely over the little packet of money, as he drew her towards the parlour-door.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "I will go with you by-and-by, but first you must come in and see my boys.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The room into which they passed was a large and pleasant one, and Lilias never forgot it, nor the kind words which were spoken to her there.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I will go with you by-and-by, but first you must come in and see my boys.
Gordon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs Gordon wants to see you, too," said he.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His only answer was to press her fingers more closely over the little packet of money, as he drew her towards the parlour-door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His only answer was to press her fingers more closely over the little packet of money, as he drew her towards the parlour-door.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His only answer was to press her fingers more closely over the little packet of money, as he drew her towards the parlour-door.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But my aunt sent it, sir; and she was not always poor; and I think she would like you to take it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I will go with you by-and-by, but first you must come in and see my boys.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The room into which they passed was a large and pleasant one, and Lilias never forgot it, nor the kind words which were spoken to her there.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But my aunt sent it, sir; and she was not always poor; and I think she would like you to take it."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The room into which they passed was a large and pleasant one, and Lilias never forgot it, nor the kind words which were spoken to her there.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The room into which they passed was a large and pleasant one, and Lilias never forgot it, nor the kind words which were spoken to her there.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "But my aunt sent it, sir; and she was not always poor; and I think she would like you to take it."
Lilias
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The room into which they passed was a large and pleasant one, and Lilias never forgot it, nor the kind words which were spoken to her there.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His only answer was to press her fingers more closely over the little packet of money, as he drew her towards the parlour-door.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading His only answer was to press her fingers more closely over the little packet of money, as he drew her towards the parlour-door.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His only answer was to press her fingers more closely over the little packet of money, as he drew her towards the parlour-door.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs Gordon wants to see you, too," said he.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I will go with you by-and-by, but first you must come in and see my boys.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "But my aunt sent it, sir; and she was not always poor; and I think she would like you to take it."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The room into which they passed was a large and pleasant one, and Lilias never forgot it, nor the kind words which were spoken to her there.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The room into which they passed was a large and pleasant one, and Lilias never forgot it, nor the kind words which were spoken to her there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But my aunt sent it, sir; and she was not always poor; and I think she would like you to take it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His only answer was to press her fingers more closely over the little packet of money, as he drew her towards the parlour-door.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The room into which they passed was a large and pleasant one, and Lilias never forgot it, nor the kind words which were spoken to her there.
and nothing more
From this reading His only answer was to press her fingers more closely over the little packet of money, as he drew her towards the parlour-door.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His only answer was to press her fingers more closely over the little packet of money, as he drew her towards the parlour-door.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading His only answer was to press her fingers more closely over the little packet of money, as he drew her towards the parlour-door.
parlour-door
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His only answer was to press her fingers more closely over the little packet of money, as he drew her towards the parlour-door.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The room into which they passed was a large and pleasant one, and Lilias never forgot it, nor the kind words which were spoken to her there.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The room into which they passed was a large and pleasant one, and Lilias never forgot it, nor the kind words which were spoken to her there.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "But my aunt sent it, sir; and she was not always poor; and I think she would like you to take it."
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading His only answer was to press her fingers more closely over the little packet of money, as he drew her towards the parlour-door.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room into which they passed was a large and pleasant one, and Lilias never forgot it, nor the kind words which were spoken to her there.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mrs Gordon wants to see you, too," said he.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I will go with you by-and-by, but first you must come in and see my boys.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "But my aunt sent it, sir; and she was not always poor; and I think she would like you to take it."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But my aunt sent it, sir; and she was not always poor; and I think she would like you to take it."
term of address for a man
From this reading "But my aunt sent it, sir; and she was not always poor; and I think she would like you to take it."
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The room into which they passed was a large and pleasant one, and Lilias never forgot it, nor the kind words which were spoken to her there.
carry out
From this reading "But my aunt sent it, sir; and she was not always poor; and I think she would like you to take it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His only answer was to press her fingers more closely over the little packet of money, as he drew her towards the parlour-door.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The room into which they passed was a large and pleasant one, and Lilias never forgot it, nor the kind words which were spoken to her there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The room into which they passed was a large and pleasant one, and Lilias never forgot it, nor the kind words which were spoken to her there.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "But my aunt sent it, sir; and she was not always poor; and I think she would like you to take it."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But my aunt sent it, sir; and she was not always poor; and I think she would like you to take it."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mrs Gordon wants to see you, too," said he.
in the direction of
From this reading His only answer was to press her fingers more closely over the little packet of money, as he drew her towards the parlour-door.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Mrs Gordon wants to see you, too," said he.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But my aunt sent it, sir; and she was not always poor; and I think she would like you to take it."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The room into which they passed was a large and pleasant one, and Lilias never forgot it, nor the kind words which were spoken to her there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The room into which they passed was a large and pleasant one, and Lilias never forgot it, nor the kind words which were spoken to her there.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will go with you by-and-by, but first you must come in and see my boys.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I will go with you by-and-by, but first you must come in and see my boys.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The room into which they passed was a large and pleasant one, and Lilias never forgot it, nor the kind words which were spoken to her there.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "But my aunt sent it, sir; and she was not always poor; and I think she would like you to take it."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But my aunt sent it, sir; and she was not always poor; and I think she would like you to take it."
