used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Don’t talk about money, please; it makes me blue,” wailed the girl with the dimple in her chin.
in actual fact
From this reading “Dear me, there is something actually masculine in your flippancy,” said the president, with ferocious gentleness.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
(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 The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
for the reason that
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading “Don’t talk about money, please; it makes me blue,” wailed the girl with the dimple in her chin.
lacking funds
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading “Don’t talk about money, please; it makes me blue,” wailed the girl with the dimple in her chin.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
coaxverbUS /koʊks/
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
CurrencynounUS /ˈkɜːrənsi/
the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
dearly loved
From this reading “Dear me, there is something actually masculine in your flippancy,” said the president, with ferocious gentleness.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
dimplenounUS /ˈdɪmpəl/
a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
From this reading “Don’t talk about money, please; it makes me blue,” wailed the girl with the dimple in her chin.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
eyeglassesnounUS /ˈaɪɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
ferociousadjectiveUS /fərˈoʊʃəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading “Dear me, there is something actually masculine in your flippancy,” said the president, with ferocious gentleness.
flippancynoun
inappropriate levity
From this reading “Dear me, there is something actually masculine in your flippancy,” said the president, with ferocious gentleness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading “Dear me, there is something actually masculine in your flippancy,” said the president, with ferocious gentleness.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
a young female
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Don’t talk about money, please; it makes me blue,” wailed the girl with the dimple in her chin.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Don’t talk about money, please; it makes me blue,” wailed the girl with the dimple in her chin.
and nothing more
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
lionessnoun
a female lion
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
engage in
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “Don’t talk about money, please; it makes me blue,” wailed the girl with the dimple in her chin.
take in marriage
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading “Dear me, there is something actually masculine in your flippancy,” said the president, with ferocious gentleness.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Dear me, there is something actually masculine in your flippancy,” said the president, with ferocious gentleness.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
no person; not anyone
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
and nothing more
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “Don’t talk about money, please; it makes me blue,” wailed the girl with the dimple in her chin.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
ProblemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
profilenounUS /ˈproʊfaɪl/
an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
reverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Dear me, there is something actually masculine in your flippancy,” said the president, with ferocious gentleness.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
SettlesnounUS /ˈsetəlz/
plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Dear me, there is something actually masculine in your flippancy,” said the president, with ferocious gentleness.
a male human offspring
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “Don’t talk about money, please; it makes me blue,” wailed the girl with the dimple in her chin.
express in words
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
to-day's
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From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
wailedverbUS /weɪld/
past form of “wail” — emit long loud cries
From this reading “Don’t talk about money, please; it makes me blue,” wailed the girl with the dimple in her chin.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
which person or people
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “What with never having enough for myself and constantly seeing other people with more than I like them to have, I—” “What I want to know is—and you ought to be able to tell me, girls—why a woman who looks all sweetness and gentleness should suddenly develop into a raging lioness, just because her own son wants to marry some nice girl,” sighed the girl with the eyeglasses, waking suddenly out of a reverie.
showing curiosity
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “The question before us is one of the deepest gravity, and—” “Nobody knows that better than myself,” said the girl with the classic profile, “don’t I lie awake night after night, wondering how to get my new things out of the money my father has allowed me for the purpose, or, better yet, how to coax more out of him without letting him realize the fact.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The Club Settles Some Currency Problems “The topic for to-day’s discussion will be ‘Currency Problems of the Present Day,’” observed the president, after the club had come to order, “and I hope you are all prepared—” “There is only one currency problem in the present day—to my knowledge, at least,” broke in the girl with the classic profile, “and that is: how to make two dollars do the work of ten.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Dear me, there is something actually masculine in your flippancy,” said the president, with ferocious gentleness.
