used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, well," continued Ian, a little impatiently; "I did not mean to talk of Tony just now.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Your kindness in searching for Tony we can never forget or repay," she said quickly, "and--and--" She paused.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Surely you won't refuse a gift from so old a friend as I on the eve of my departure for Canada?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Your kindness in searching for Tony we can never forget or repay," she said quickly, "and--and--" She paused.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading Surely you won't refuse a gift from so old a friend as I on the eve of my departure for Canada?"
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Well, well," continued Ian, a little impatiently; "I did not mean to talk of Tony just now.
the act of departing
From this reading Surely you won't refuse a gift from so old a friend as I on the eve of my departure for Canada?"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Well, well," continued Ian, a little impatiently; "I did not mean to talk of Tony just now.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading "For Canada!" echoed Elsie, in surprise.
Elsie
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From this reading "For Canada!" echoed Elsie, in surprise.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading Surely you won't refuse a gift from so old a friend as I on the eve of my departure for Canada?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Your kindness in searching for Tony we can never forget or repay," she said quickly, "and--and--" She paused.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "Your kindness in searching for Tony we can never forget or repay," she said quickly, "and--and--" She paused.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Surely you won't refuse a gift from so old a friend as I on the eve of my departure for Canada?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Surely you won't refuse a gift from so old a friend as I on the eve of my departure for Canada?"
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Surely you won't refuse a gift from so old a friend as I on the eve of my departure for Canada?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, well," continued Ian, a little impatiently; "I did not mean to talk of Tony just now.
Ian
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From this reading "Well, well," continued Ian, a little impatiently; "I did not mean to talk of Tony just now.
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading "Well, well," continued Ian, a little impatiently; "I did not mean to talk of Tony just now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Your kindness in searching for Tony we can never forget or repay," she said quickly, "and--and--" She paused.
and nothing more
From this reading "Well, well," continued Ian, a little impatiently; "I did not mean to talk of Tony just now.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading "Your kindness in searching for Tony we can never forget or repay," she said quickly, "and--and--" She paused.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Well, well," continued Ian, a little impatiently; "I did not mean to talk of Tony just now.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Well, well," continued Ian, a little impatiently; "I did not mean to talk of Tony just now.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Surely you won't refuse a gift from so old a friend as I on the eve of my departure for Canada?"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Your kindness in searching for Tony we can never forget or repay," she said quickly, "and--and--" She paused.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Well, well," continued Ian, a little impatiently; "I did not mean to talk of Tony just now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Well, well," continued Ian, a little impatiently; "I did not mean to talk of Tony just now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well, well," continued Ian, a little impatiently; "I did not mean to talk of Tony just now.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Surely you won't refuse a gift from so old a friend as I on the eve of my departure for Canada?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Surely you won't refuse a gift from so old a friend as I on the eve of my departure for Canada?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Your kindness in searching for Tony we can never forget or repay," she said quickly, "and--and--" She paused.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading "Your kindness in searching for Tony we can never forget or repay," she said quickly, "and--and--" She paused.
with speed
From this reading "Your kindness in searching for Tony we can never forget or repay," she said quickly, "and--and--" She paused.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Surely you won't refuse a gift from so old a friend as I on the eve of my departure for Canada?"
repayverbUS /riˈpeɪ/
pay back
From this reading "Your kindness in searching for Tony we can never forget or repay," she said quickly, "and--and--" She paused.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Your kindness in searching for Tony we can never forget or repay," she said quickly, "and--and--" She paused.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading "Your kindness in searching for Tony we can never forget or repay," she said quickly, "and--and--" She paused.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Your kindness in searching for Tony we can never forget or repay," she said quickly, "and--and--" She paused.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Surely you won't refuse a gift from so old a friend as I on the eve of my departure for Canada?"
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely you won't refuse a gift from so old a friend as I on the eve of my departure for Canada?"
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "For Canada!" echoed Elsie, in surprise.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Well, well," continued Ian, a little impatiently; "I did not mean to talk of Tony just now.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Surely you won't refuse a gift from so old a friend as I on the eve of my departure for Canada?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well, well," continued Ian, a little impatiently; "I did not mean to talk of Tony just now.
Tony
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From this reading "Your kindness in searching for Tony we can never forget or repay," she said quickly, "and--and--" She paused.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Your kindness in searching for Tony we can never forget or repay," she said quickly, "and--and--" She paused.
(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, well," continued Ian, a little impatiently; "I did not mean to talk of Tony just now.
won't
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From this reading Surely you won't refuse a gift from so old a friend as I on the eve of my departure for Canada?"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Surely you won't refuse a gift from so old a friend as I on the eve of my departure for Canada?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your kindness in searching for Tony we can never forget or repay," she said quickly, "and--and--" She paused.
