used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her niece, however, was different, for in Milly Boon the folk granted you could find nought but beauty and good temper, and remarkable patience for a young woman.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Her mouth was rose-red and tolerable small, but always ready for a smile, and she was a slim, active creature, a towser for work, yet full of the joy of life and ready enough for a mite of pleasure if it came her way.
(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 A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Her mouth was rose-red and tolerable small, but always ready for a smile, and she was a slim, active creature, a towser for work, yet full of the joy of life and ready enough for a mite of pleasure if it came her way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her niece, however, was different, for in Milly Boon the folk granted you could find nought but beauty and good temper, and remarkable patience for a young woman.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Her niece, however, was different, for in Milly Boon the folk granted you could find nought but beauty and good temper, and remarkable patience for a young woman.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Well, Jack had called on Mrs. Pedlar, of course, her being his mother's friend; but, like most other people, he'd found the poor woman parlous uninteresting.
BoonnounUS /buːn/
a desirable state
From this reading Her niece, however, was different, for in Milly Boon the folk granted you could find nought but beauty and good temper, and remarkable patience for a young woman.
confined by bonds
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading She was a lovely piece, with pretty gold hair and high complexion, and grey, bright eyes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Well, Jack had called on Mrs. Pedlar, of course, her being his mother's friend; but, like most other people, he'd found the poor woman parlous uninteresting.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Well, Jack had called on Mrs. Pedlar, of course, her being his mother's friend; but, like most other people, he'd found the poor woman parlous uninteresting.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Her mouth was rose-red and tolerable small, but always ready for a smile, and she was a slim, active creature, a towser for work, yet full of the joy of life and ready enough for a mite of pleasure if it came her way.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading She was a lovely piece, with pretty gold hair and high complexion, and grey, bright eyes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her niece, however, was different, for in Milly Boon the folk granted you could find nought but beauty and good temper, and remarkable patience for a young woman.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Well, Jack had called on Mrs. Pedlar, of course, her being his mother's friend; but, like most other people, he'd found the poor woman parlous uninteresting.
courtedverbUS /ˈkɔːrtɪd/
past form of “court” — make amorous advances towards
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Her mouth was rose-red and tolerable small, but always ready for a smile, and she was a slim, active creature, a towser for work, yet full of the joy of life and ready enough for a mite of pleasure if it came her way.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Her niece, however, was different, for in Milly Boon the folk granted you could find nought but beauty and good temper, and remarkable patience for a young woman.
a quad with a square body
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Her mouth was rose-red and tolerable small, but always ready for a smile, and she was a slim, active creature, a towser for work, yet full of the joy of life and ready enough for a mite of pleasure if it came her way.
the organ of sight
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
opinion or judgment
From this reading She was a lovely piece, with pretty gold hair and high complexion, and grey, bright eyes.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Her niece, however, was different, for in Milly Boon the folk granted you could find nought but beauty and good temper, and remarkable patience for a young woman.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Her niece, however, was different, for in Milly Boon the folk granted you could find nought but beauty and good temper, and remarkable patience for a young woman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her niece, however, was different, for in Milly Boon the folk granted you could find nought but beauty and good temper, and remarkable patience for a young woman.
set up or found
From this reading Well, Jack had called on Mrs. Pedlar, of course, her being his mother's friend; but, like most other people, he'd found the poor woman parlous uninteresting.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Well, Jack had called on Mrs. Pedlar, of course, her being his mother's friend; but, like most other people, he'd found the poor woman parlous uninteresting.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Her mouth was rose-red and tolerable small, but always ready for a smile, and she was a slim, active creature, a towser for work, yet full of the joy of life and ready enough for a mite of pleasure if it came her way.
coins made of gold
From this reading She was a lovely piece, with pretty gold hair and high complexion, and grey, bright eyes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Her niece, however, was different, for in Milly Boon the folk granted you could find nought but beauty and good temper, and remarkable patience for a young woman.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Her niece, however, was different, for in Milly Boon the folk granted you could find nought but beauty and good temper, and remarkable patience for a young woman.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading She was a lovely piece, with pretty gold hair and high complexion, and grey, bright eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Well, Jack had called on Mrs. Pedlar, of course, her being his mother's friend; but, like most other people, he'd found the poor woman parlous uninteresting.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading She was a lovely piece, with pretty gold hair and high complexion, and grey, bright eyes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
he'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Well, Jack had called on Mrs. Pedlar, of course, her being his mother's friend; but, like most other people, he'd found the poor woman parlous uninteresting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Well, Jack had called on Mrs. Pedlar, of course, her being his mother's friend; but, like most other people, he'd found the poor woman parlous uninteresting.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She was a lovely piece, with pretty gold hair and high complexion, and grey, bright eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Well, Jack had called on Mrs. Pedlar, of course, her being his mother's friend; but, like most other people, he'd found the poor woman parlous uninteresting.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Her niece, however, was different, for in Milly Boon the folk granted you could find nought but beauty and good temper, and remarkable patience for a young woman.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Her mouth was rose-red and tolerable small, but always ready for a smile, and she was a slim, active creature, a towser for work, yet full of the joy of life and ready enough for a mite of pleasure if it came her way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her niece, however, was different, for in Milly Boon the folk granted you could find nought but beauty and good temper, and remarkable patience for a young woman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her mouth was rose-red and tolerable small, but always ready for a smile, and she was a slim, active creature, a towser for work, yet full of the joy of life and ready enough for a mite of pleasure if it came her way.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Well, Jack had called on Mrs. Pedlar, of course, her being his mother's friend; but, like most other people, he'd found the poor woman parlous uninteresting.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Her mouth was rose-red and tolerable small, but always ready for a smile, and she was a slim, active creature, a towser for work, yet full of the joy of life and ready enough for a mite of pleasure if it came her way.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Her mouth was rose-red and tolerable small, but always ready for a smile, and she was a slim, active creature, a towser for work, yet full of the joy of life and ready enough for a mite of pleasure if it came her way.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Well, Jack had called on Mrs. Pedlar, of course, her being his mother's friend; but, like most other people, he'd found the poor woman parlous uninteresting.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading She was a lovely piece, with pretty gold hair and high complexion, and grey, bright eyes.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
Milly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her niece, however, was different, for in Milly Boon the folk granted you could find nought but beauty and good temper, and remarkable patience for a young woman.
mitenounUS /maɪt/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading Her mouth was rose-red and tolerable small, but always ready for a smile, and she was a slim, active creature, a towser for work, yet full of the joy of life and ready enough for a mite of pleasure if it came her way.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Well, Jack had called on Mrs. Pedlar, of course, her being his mother's friend; but, like most other people, he'd found the poor woman parlous uninteresting.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Well, Jack had called on Mrs. Pedlar, of course, her being his mother's friend; but, like most other people, he'd found the poor woman parlous uninteresting.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Her mouth was rose-red and tolerable small, but always ready for a smile, and she was a slim, active creature, a towser for work, yet full of the joy of life and ready enough for a mite of pleasure if it came her way.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Well, Jack had called on Mrs. Pedlar, of course, her being his mother's friend; but, like most other people, he'd found the poor woman parlous uninteresting.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Her niece, however, was different, for in Milly Boon the folk granted you could find nought but beauty and good temper, and remarkable patience for a young woman.
not any; not one
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
noughtnoun
a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
From this reading Her niece, however, was different, for in Milly Boon the folk granted you could find nought but beauty and good temper, and remarkable patience for a young woman.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Well, Jack had called on Mrs. Pedlar, of course, her being his mother's friend; but, like most other people, he'd found the poor woman parlous uninteresting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Well, Jack had called on Mrs. Pedlar, of course, her being his mother's friend; but, like most other people, he'd found the poor woman parlous uninteresting.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Well, Jack had called on Mrs. Pedlar, of course, her being his mother's friend; but, like most other people, he'd found the poor woman parlous uninteresting.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
parlousadjective
fraught with danger
From this reading Well, Jack had called on Mrs. Pedlar, of course, her being his mother's friend; but, like most other people, he'd found the poor woman parlous uninteresting.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Her niece, however, was different, for in Milly Boon the folk granted you could find nought but beauty and good temper, and remarkable patience for a young woman.
Pedlarnoun
someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)
From this reading Well, Jack had called on Mrs. Pedlar, of course, her being his mother's friend; but, like most other people, he'd found the poor woman parlous uninteresting.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Well, Jack had called on Mrs. Pedlar, of course, her being his mother's friend; but, like most other people, he'd found the poor woman parlous uninteresting.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading She was a lovely piece, with pretty gold hair and high complexion, and grey, bright eyes.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Her mouth was rose-red and tolerable small, but always ready for a smile, and she was a slim, active creature, a towser for work, yet full of the joy of life and ready enough for a mite of pleasure if it came her way.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Well, Jack had called on Mrs. Pedlar, of course, her being his mother's friend; but, like most other people, he'd found the poor woman parlous uninteresting.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She was a lovely piece, with pretty gold hair and high complexion, and grey, bright eyes.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Her mouth was rose-red and tolerable small, but always ready for a smile, and she was a slim, active creature, a towser for work, yet full of the joy of life and ready enough for a mite of pleasure if it came her way.
unusual or striking
From this reading Her niece, however, was different, for in Milly Boon the folk granted you could find nought but beauty and good temper, and remarkable patience for a young woman.
rose-redadjective
of a deep slightly bluish red color
From this reading Her mouth was rose-red and tolerable small, but always ready for a smile, and she was a slim, active creature, a towser for work, yet full of the joy of life and ready enough for a mite of pleasure if it came her way.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a lovely piece, with pretty gold hair and high complexion, and grey, bright eyes.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Her mouth was rose-red and tolerable small, but always ready for a smile, and she was a slim, active creature, a towser for work, yet full of the joy of life and ready enough for a mite of pleasure if it came her way.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her mouth was rose-red and tolerable small, but always ready for a smile, and she was a slim, active creature, a towser for work, yet full of the joy of life and ready enough for a mite of pleasure if it came her way.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Her mouth was rose-red and tolerable small, but always ready for a smile, and she was a slim, active creature, a towser for work, yet full of the joy of life and ready enough for a mite of pleasure if it came her way.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Her niece, however, was different, for in Milly Boon the folk granted you could find nought but beauty and good temper, and remarkable patience for a young woman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Well, Jack had called on Mrs. Pedlar, of course, her being his mother's friend; but, like most other people, he'd found the poor woman parlous uninteresting.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
tolerableadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərəbəl/
capable of being borne or endured
From this reading Her mouth was rose-red and tolerable small, but always ready for a smile, and she was a slim, active creature, a towser for work, yet full of the joy of life and ready enough for a mite of pleasure if it came her way.
towser
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her mouth was rose-red and tolerable small, but always ready for a smile, and she was a slim, active creature, a towser for work, yet full of the joy of life and ready enough for a mite of pleasure if it came her way.
uninterestingadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
From this reading Well, Jack had called on Mrs. Pedlar, of course, her being his mother's friend; but, like most other people, he'd found the poor woman parlous uninteresting.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her niece, however, was different, for in Milly Boon the folk granted you could find nought but beauty and good temper, and remarkable patience for a young woman.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her mouth was rose-red and tolerable small, but always ready for a smile, and she was a slim, active creature, a towser for work, yet full of the joy of life and ready enough for a mite of pleasure if it came her way.
(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, Jack had called on Mrs. Pedlar, of course, her being his mother's friend; but, like most other people, he'd found the poor woman parlous uninteresting.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading A good few courted her, but she had no eye for 'em, though civil to all; but now a desperate man was in the market, and he showed such a lot of determination over her and was so cruel set upon Milly that folk said he'd be bound to have his way--and why not?
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was a lovely piece, with pretty gold hair and high complexion, and grey, bright eyes.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Well, Jack had called on Mrs. Pedlar, of course, her being his mother's friend; but, like most other people, he'd found the poor woman parlous uninteresting.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Her mouth was rose-red and tolerable small, but always ready for a smile, and she was a slim, active creature, a towser for work, yet full of the joy of life and ready enough for a mite of pleasure if it came her way.
but in spite of that
From this reading Her mouth was rose-red and tolerable small, but always ready for a smile, and she was a slim, active creature, a towser for work, yet full of the joy of life and ready enough for a mite of pleasure if it came her way.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Her niece, however, was different, for in Milly Boon the folk granted you could find nought but beauty and good temper, and remarkable patience for a young woman.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Her niece, however, was different, for in Milly Boon the folk granted you could find nought but beauty and good temper, and remarkable patience for a young woman.
