used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading The speaker sighed gently, and adjusted the folds of her rich black satin dress.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading You know, I have been a Socialist almost from my birth.'
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
anyrate
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From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading You know, I have been a Socialist almost from my birth.'
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading You know, I have been a Socialist almost from my birth.'
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The speaker sighed gently, and adjusted the folds of her rich black satin dress.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
Clare
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From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
CLEON
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From this reading THE CLEON.
dearly loved
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
put on clothes
From this reading The speaker sighed gently, and adjusted the folds of her rich black satin dress.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
divisible by two
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading The speaker sighed gently, and adjusted the folds of her rich black satin dress.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
frivolitynounUS /frəˈvɑːləti/
the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading You know, I have been a Socialist almost from my birth.'
in a gradual manner
From this reading The speaker sighed gently, and adjusted the folds of her rich black satin dress.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You know, I have been a Socialist almost from my birth.'
heartlessnessnoun
an absence of concern for the welfare of others
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The speaker sighed gently, and adjusted the folds of her rich black satin dress.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know, I have been a Socialist almost from my birth.'
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
a human being
From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
Quaid
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From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The speaker sighed gently, and adjusted the folds of her rich black satin dress.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading The speaker sighed gently, and adjusted the folds of her rich black satin dress.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading The speaker sighed gently, and adjusted the folds of her rich black satin dress.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
SocialistnounUS /ˈsoʊʃələst/
a political advocate of socialism
From this reading You know, I have been a Socialist almost from my birth.'
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The speaker sighed gently, and adjusted the folds of her rich black satin dress.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CLEON.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Oh, I am sure I shall enjoy it immensely, dear Mrs Quaid,' answered Clare Stanley, she being the person addressed; 'you know, since papa was rescued from those dreadful horses, I have taken such an interest in all these questions.
(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, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Well, I hope you will enjoy the evening, my dear; at anyrate, it will be a new experience for you, and will show you that some of us can be earnest even in the midst of our life of frivolity and heartlessness.
