used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR.
(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 two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
announcesverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪz/
third-person singular of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
approvesverbUS /əˈpruːvz/
third-person singular of “approve” — give sanction to
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading "Never mind," whispers Doris to Honor, "we'll settle mother comfortably in her room, and then we will all go round together.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
declaresverbUS /dɪˈklerz/
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading "Never mind," whispers Doris to Honor, "we'll settle mother comfortably in her room, and then we will all go round together.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
a social unit living together
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
flownverbUS /floʊn/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading They, poor things! have been looking forward to this pleasure.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Never mind," whispers Doris to Honor, "we'll settle mother comfortably in her room, and then we will all go round together.
the act of departing
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
habitableadjectiveUS /ˈhæbətəbəl/
fit for habitation
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading "Never mind," whispers Doris to Honor, "we'll settle mother comfortably in her room, and then we will all go round together.
Honor'snounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
possessive form of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading They, poor things! have been looking forward to this pleasure.
Merivale
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From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Never mind," whispers Doris to Honor, "we'll settle mother comfortably in her room, and then we will all go round together.
Molly'snounUS /ˈmɑːliz/
possessive form of “molly” — popular aquarium fish
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Never mind," whispers Doris to Honor, "we'll settle mother comfortably in her room, and then we will all go round together.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never mind," whispers Doris to Honor, "we'll settle mother comfortably in her room, and then we will all go round together.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR.
and nothing more
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
plaintivelyadverbUS /ˈpleɪntaɪvli/
in a plaintive manner
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading They, poor things! have been looking forward to this pleasure.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading They, poor things! have been looking forward to this pleasure.
with speed
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "Never mind," whispers Doris to Honor, "we'll settle mother comfortably in her room, and then we will all go round together.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading "Never mind," whispers Doris to Honor, "we'll settle mother comfortably in her room, and then we will all go round together.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
in the near future
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Never mind," whispers Doris to Honor, "we'll settle mother comfortably in her room, and then we will all go round together.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They, poor things! have been looking forward to this pleasure.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading They, poor things! have been looking forward to this pleasure.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They, poor things! have been looking forward to this pleasure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Never mind," whispers Doris to Honor, "we'll settle mother comfortably in her room, and then we will all go round together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
unequaladjectiveUS /əˈniːkwəl/
poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A COUNCIL OF WAR.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Never mind," whispers Doris to Honor, "we'll settle mother comfortably in her room, and then we will all go round together.
we'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Never mind," whispers Doris to Honor, "we'll settle mother comfortably in her room, and then we will all go round together.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The two days have quickly flown, and the family have all settled down into their places in the new house, which Honor's and Molly's busy fingers have rendered not only habitable, but almost comfortable.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "Never mind," whispers Doris to Honor, "we'll settle mother comfortably in her room, and then we will all go round together.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Never mind," whispers Doris to Honor, "we'll settle mother comfortably in her room, and then we will all go round together.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Merivale plaintively approves of all that has been done, but soon announces her intention of retiring to her room for the rest of the day, her nerves, she declares, being quite unequal to the ordeal of going over the house with the girls.
