used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “We said a great many things, my dear--a great deal about you, Menie, and something about our circumstances too.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “We said a great many things, my dear--a great deal about you, Menie, and something about our circumstances too.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading I took it kind of Randall to say so, for it shows that he knew I would not be dependent; and as for you, Menie, I fancy you will be very well and comfortable, according to what he says.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Yes, Menie, I am quite satisfied.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “We said a great many things, my dear--a great deal about you, Menie, and something about our circumstances too.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I took it kind of Randall to say so, for it shows that he knew I would not be dependent; and as for you, Menie, I fancy you will be very well and comfortable, according to what he says.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The rent of Burnside will be a sufficient income for me.
BurnsidenounUS /ˈbɜːrnsaɪd/
United States general in the American Civil War who was defeated by Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1824-1881)
From this reading The rent of Burnside will be a sufficient income for me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “We said a great many things, my dear--a great deal about you, Menie, and something about our circumstances too.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading I took it kind of Randall to say so, for it shows that he knew I would not be dependent; and as for you, Menie, I fancy you will be very well and comfortable, according to what he says.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading “We said a great many things, my dear--a great deal about you, Menie, and something about our circumstances too.
dearly loved
From this reading “We said a great many things, my dear--a great deal about you, Menie, and something about our circumstances too.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading I took it kind of Randall to say so, for it shows that he knew I would not be dependent; and as for you, Menie, I fancy you will be very well and comfortable, according to what he says.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading I took it kind of Randall to say so, for it shows that he knew I would not be dependent; and as for you, Menie, I fancy you will be very well and comfortable, according to what he says.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The rent of Burnside will be a sufficient income for me.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “We said a great many things, my dear--a great deal about you, Menie, and something about our circumstances too.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I took it kind of Randall to say so, for it shows that he knew I would not be dependent; and as for you, Menie, I fancy you will be very well and comfortable, according to what he says.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Yes, Menie, I am quite satisfied.”
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading The rent of Burnside will be a sufficient income for me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I took it kind of Randall to say so, for it shows that he knew I would not be dependent; and as for you, Menie, I fancy you will be very well and comfortable, according to what he says.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I took it kind of Randall to say so, for it shows that he knew I would not be dependent; and as for you, Menie, I fancy you will be very well and comfortable, according to what he says.
Laurie
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From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “We said a great many things, my dear--a great deal about you, Menie, and something about our circumstances too.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The rent of Burnside will be a sufficient income for me.
Menie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, Menie, I am quite satisfied.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “We said a great many things, my dear--a great deal about you, Menie, and something about our circumstances too.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rent of Burnside will be a sufficient income for me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “We said a great many things, my dear--a great deal about you, Menie, and something about our circumstances too.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Yes, Menie, I am quite satisfied.”
Randall
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From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading The rent of Burnside will be a sufficient income for me.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We said a great many things, my dear--a great deal about you, Menie, and something about our circumstances too.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading “Yes, Menie, I am quite satisfied.”
express in words
From this reading I took it kind of Randall to say so, for it shows that he knew I would not be dependent; and as for you, Menie, I fancy you will be very well and comfortable, according to what he says.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading I took it kind of Randall to say so, for it shows that he knew I would not be dependent; and as for you, Menie, I fancy you will be very well and comfortable, according to what he says.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading I took it kind of Randall to say so, for it shows that he knew I would not be dependent; and as for you, Menie, I fancy you will be very well and comfortable, according to what he says.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I took it kind of Randall to say so, for it shows that he knew I would not be dependent; and as for you, Menie, I fancy you will be very well and comfortable, according to what he says.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “We said a great many things, my dear--a great deal about you, Menie, and something about our circumstances too.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The rent of Burnside will be a sufficient income for me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I took it kind of Randall to say so, for it shows that he knew I would not be dependent; and as for you, Menie, I fancy you will be very well and comfortable, according to what he says.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “We said a great many things, my dear--a great deal about you, Menie, and something about our circumstances too.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “We said a great many things, my dear--a great deal about you, Menie, and something about our circumstances too.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I took it kind of Randall to say so, for it shows that he knew I would not be dependent; and as for you, Menie, I fancy you will be very well and comfortable, according to what he says.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
venturingverbUS /ˈventʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
precisely as stated
From this reading I took it kind of Randall to say so, for it shows that he knew I would not be dependent; and as for you, Menie, I fancy you will be very well and comfortable, according to what he says.
volunteersnounUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrz/
plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We said a great many things, my dear--a great deal about you, Menie, and something about our circumstances too.
(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 I took it kind of Randall to say so, for it shows that he knew I would not be dependent; and as for you, Menie, I fancy you will be very well and comfortable, according to what he says.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
which person or people
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The rent of Burnside will be a sufficient income for me.
wistfullyadverbUS /ˈwɪstfəli/
in a wistful manner
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is Mrs Laurie herself who volunteers this declaration, while Menie, on the little stool at her feet, looks up wistfully, eager to hear, but not venturing to ask what her conversation with Randall was.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I took it kind of Randall to say so, for it shows that he knew I would not be dependent; and as for you, Menie, I fancy you will be very well and comfortable, according to what he says.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, Menie, I am quite satisfied.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “We said a great many things, my dear--a great deal about you, Menie, and something about our circumstances too.
