used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading "Alas! my child, my defects are most deplorable, and my faults are very many, and I daily have to say, as well as you, 'O Lord! make haste to help me.'"
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Alas! my child, my defects are most deplorable, and my faults are very many, and I daily have to say, as well as you, 'O Lord! make haste to help me.'"
make certain of
From this reading "I cannot fancy it, I do assure you," said the little doubter; "you seem to _me_ so very, very good."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "And so I may, and yet never be a Crystal Palace, Frank; for only the child of God, and the believer in Jesus, can be really one.
believernounUS /bəˈliːvər/
a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading "And so I may, and yet never be a Crystal Palace, Frank; for only the child of God, and the believer in Jesus, can be really one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Many, I fear, mistake in this great matter, and are thought true Christians by others and themselves, when they only seek the praise of men, and not the favor and the love of God.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "And so I may, and yet never be a Crystal Palace, Frank; for only the child of God, and the believer in Jesus, can be really one.
cannot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I cannot fancy it, I do assure you," said the little doubter; "you seem to _me_ so very, very good."
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Alas! my child, my defects are most deplorable, and my faults are very many, and I daily have to say, as well as you, 'O Lord! make haste to help me.'"
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading Many, I fear, mistake in this great matter, and are thought true Christians by others and themselves, when they only seek the praise of men, and not the favor and the love of God.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
CrystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
every day; without missing a day
From this reading "Alas! my child, my defects are most deplorable, and my faults are very many, and I daily have to say, as well as you, 'O Lord! make haste to help me.'"
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading "Alas! my child, my defects are most deplorable, and my faults are very many, and I daily have to say, as well as you, 'O Lord! make haste to help me.'"
deplorableadjectiveUS /dɪˈplɔːrəbəl/
bad; unfortunate
From this reading "Alas! my child, my defects are most deplorable, and my faults are very many, and I daily have to say, as well as you, 'O Lord! make haste to help me.'"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I cannot fancy it, I do assure you," said the little doubter; "you seem to _me_ so very, very good."
doubternounUS /ˈdaʊtər/
someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
From this reading "I cannot fancy it, I do assure you," said the little doubter; "you seem to _me_ so very, very good."
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
something many people believe that is false
From this reading "I cannot fancy it, I do assure you," said the little doubter; "you seem to _me_ so very, very good."
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading "Alas! my child, my defects are most deplorable, and my faults are very many, and I daily have to say, as well as you, 'O Lord! make haste to help me.'"
promote over another
From this reading Many, I fear, mistake in this great matter, and are thought true Christians by others and themselves, when they only seek the praise of men, and not the favor and the love of God.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Many, I fear, mistake in this great matter, and are thought true Christians by others and themselves, when they only seek the praise of men, and not the favor and the love of God.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "And so I may, and yet never be a Crystal Palace, Frank; for only the child of God, and the believer in Jesus, can be really one.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
Grandmama
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
let have
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Many, I fear, mistake in this great matter, and are thought true Christians by others and themselves, when they only seek the praise of men, and not the favor and the love of God.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading "Alas! my child, my defects are most deplorable, and my faults are very many, and I daily have to say, as well as you, 'O Lord! make haste to help me.'"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Alas! my child, my defects are most deplorable, and my faults are very many, and I daily have to say, as well as you, 'O Lord! make haste to help me.'"
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Alas! my child, my defects are most deplorable, and my faults are very many, and I daily have to say, as well as you, 'O Lord! make haste to help me.'"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "And so I may, and yet never be a Crystal Palace, Frank; for only the child of God, and the believer in Jesus, can be really one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I cannot fancy it, I do assure you," said the little doubter; "you seem to _me_ so very, very good."
JesusnounUS /ˈdʒiːzəs/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading "And so I may, and yet never be a Crystal Palace, Frank; for only the child of God, and the believer in Jesus, can be really one.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I cannot fancy it, I do assure you," said the little doubter; "you seem to _me_ so very, very good."
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "Alas! my child, my defects are most deplorable, and my faults are very many, and I daily have to say, as well as you, 'O Lord! make haste to help me.'"
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Many, I fear, mistake in this great matter, and are thought true Christians by others and themselves, when they only seek the praise of men, and not the favor and the love of God.
engage in
From this reading "Alas! my child, my defects are most deplorable, and my faults are very many, and I daily have to say, as well as you, 'O Lord! make haste to help me.'"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Alas! my child, my defects are most deplorable, and my faults are very many, and I daily have to say, as well as you, 'O Lord! make haste to help me.'"
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Many, I fear, mistake in this great matter, and are thought true Christians by others and themselves, when they only seek the praise of men, and not the favor and the love of God.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "And so I may, and yet never be a Crystal Palace, Frank; for only the child of God, and the believer in Jesus, can be really one.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Alas! my child, my defects are most deplorable, and my faults are very many, and I daily have to say, as well as you, 'O Lord! make haste to help me.'"
the force of workers available
From this reading Many, I fear, mistake in this great matter, and are thought true Christians by others and themselves, when they only seek the praise of men, and not the favor and the love of God.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Many, I fear, mistake in this great matter, and are thought true Christians by others and themselves, when they only seek the praise of men, and not the favor and the love of God.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Alas! my child, my defects are most deplorable, and my faults are very many, and I daily have to say, as well as you, 'O Lord! make haste to help me.'"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Alas! my child, my defects are most deplorable, and my faults are very many, and I daily have to say, as well as you, 'O Lord! make haste to help me.'"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "And so I may, and yet never be a Crystal Palace, Frank; for only the child of God, and the believer in Jesus, can be really one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Many, I fear, mistake in this great matter, and are thought true Christians by others and themselves, when they only seek the praise of men, and not the favor and the love of God.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading "Alas! my child, my defects are most deplorable, and my faults are very many, and I daily have to say, as well as you, 'O Lord! make haste to help me.'"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "And so I may, and yet never be a Crystal Palace, Frank; for only the child of God, and the believer in Jesus, can be really one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "And so I may, and yet never be a Crystal Palace, Frank; for only the child of God, and the believer in Jesus, can be really one.
and nothing more
From this reading "And so I may, and yet never be a Crystal Palace, Frank; for only the child of God, and the believer in Jesus, can be really one.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many, I fear, mistake in this great matter, and are thought true Christians by others and themselves, when they only seek the praise of men, and not the favor and the love of God.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Many, I fear, mistake in this great matter, and are thought true Christians by others and themselves, when they only seek the praise of men, and not the favor and the love of God.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
express in words
From this reading "Alas! my child, my defects are most deplorable, and my faults are very many, and I daily have to say, as well as you, 'O Lord! make haste to help me.'"
try to get or reach
From this reading Many, I fear, mistake in this great matter, and are thought true Christians by others and themselves, when they only seek the praise of men, and not the favor and the love of God.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I cannot fancy it, I do assure you," said the little doubter; "you seem to _me_ so very, very good."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I cannot fancy it, I do assure you," said the little doubter; "you seem to _me_ so very, very good."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Many, I fear, mistake in this great matter, and are thought true Christians by others and themselves, when they only seek the praise of men, and not the favor and the love of God.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many, I fear, mistake in this great matter, and are thought true Christians by others and themselves, when they only seek the praise of men, and not the favor and the love of God.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Many, I fear, mistake in this great matter, and are thought true Christians by others and themselves, when they only seek the praise of men, and not the favor and the love of God.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Many, I fear, mistake in this great matter, and are thought true Christians by others and themselves, when they only seek the praise of men, and not the favor and the love of God.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Many, I fear, mistake in this great matter, and are thought true Christians by others and themselves, when they only seek the praise of men, and not the favor and the love of God.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Alas! my child, my defects are most deplorable, and my faults are very many, and I daily have to say, as well as you, 'O Lord! make haste to help me.'"
(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 "Alas! my child, my defects are most deplorable, and my faults are very many, and I daily have to say, as well as you, 'O Lord! make haste to help me.'"
at the time that
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
but in spite of that
From this reading "And so I may, and yet never be a Crystal Palace, Frank; for only the child of God, and the believer in Jesus, can be really one.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I really think _you_ are a _perfect_ Crystal Palace, dearest Grandmama," said Frank, when Mrs. Grey had given orders to the coachman to drive round and call for Master Grant, "for you are always good, and kind, and happy."
