used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
Ah
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From this reading “I know it well, doctor,” said she, with a sigh; “and if it had been any other than Tony--Ah, doctor! why do you shake your head? you make me think you 've heard something or other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I know it well, doctor,” said she, with a sigh; “and if it had been any other than Tony--Ah, doctor! why do you shake your head? you make me think you 've heard something or other.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I know it well, doctor,” said she, with a sigh; “and if it had been any other than Tony--Ah, doctor! why do you shake your head? you make me think you 've heard something or other.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A big city is a big temptation, and we dinna want temptations in this world of ours.”
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “I hope, ma'am,” said he,--and there was something dry and reserved in his manner,--“I hope, ma'am, your son has brought you good tidings of his late journey.
ButlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A big city is a big temptation, and we dinna want temptations in this world of ours.”
dinna
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From this reading A big city is a big temptation, and we dinna want temptations in this world of ours.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I know it well, doctor,” said she, with a sigh; “and if it had been any other than Tony--Ah, doctor! why do you shake your head? you make me think you 've heard something or other.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “I know it well, doctor,” said she, with a sigh; “and if it had been any other than Tony--Ah, doctor! why do you shake your head? you make me think you 've heard something or other.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
Dr
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From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading “I hope, ma'am,” said he,--and there was something dry and reserved in his manner,--“I hope, ma'am, your son has brought you good tidings of his late journey.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “I hope, ma'am,” said he,--and there was something dry and reserved in his manner,--“I hope, ma'am, your son has brought you good tidings of his late journey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I hope, ma'am,” said he,--and there was something dry and reserved in his manner,--“I hope, ma'am, your son has brought you good tidings of his late journey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “I know it well, doctor,” said she, with a sigh; “and if it had been any other than Tony--Ah, doctor! why do you shake your head? you make me think you 've heard something or other.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “I know it well, doctor,” said she, with a sigh; “and if it had been any other than Tony--Ah, doctor! why do you shake your head? you make me think you 've heard something or other.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I hope, ma'am,” said he,--and there was something dry and reserved in his manner,--“I hope, ma'am, your son has brought you good tidings of his late journey.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I hope, ma'am,” said he,--and there was something dry and reserved in his manner,--“I hope, ma'am, your son has brought you good tidings of his late journey.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I hope, ma'am,” said he,--and there was something dry and reserved in his manner,--“I hope, ma'am, your son has brought you good tidings of his late journey.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I know it well, doctor,” said she, with a sigh; “and if it had been any other than Tony--Ah, doctor! why do you shake your head? you make me think you 've heard something or other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A big city is a big temptation, and we dinna want temptations in this world of ours.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I know it well, doctor,” said she, with a sigh; “and if it had been any other than Tony--Ah, doctor! why do you shake your head? you make me think you 've heard something or other.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading “I hope, ma'am,” said he,--and there was something dry and reserved in his manner,--“I hope, ma'am, your son has brought you good tidings of his late journey.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I know it well, doctor,” said she, with a sigh; “and if it had been any other than Tony--Ah, doctor! why do you shake your head? you make me think you 've heard something or other.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “I hope, ma'am,” said he,--and there was something dry and reserved in his manner,--“I hope, ma'am, your son has brought you good tidings of his late journey.
ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading “I hope, ma'am,” said he,--and there was something dry and reserved in his manner,--“I hope, ma'am, your son has brought you good tidings of his late journey.
engage in
From this reading “I know it well, doctor,” said she, with a sigh; “and if it had been any other than Tony--Ah, doctor! why do you shake your head? you make me think you 've heard something or other.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I hope, ma'am,” said he,--and there was something dry and reserved in his manner,--“I hope, ma'am, your son has brought you good tidings of his late journey.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I know it well, doctor,” said she, with a sigh; “and if it had been any other than Tony--Ah, doctor! why do you shake your head? you make me think you 've heard something or other.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
information about recent and important events
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I know it well, doctor,” said she, with a sigh; “and if it had been any other than Tony--Ah, doctor! why do you shake your head? you make me think you 've heard something or other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “I know it well, doctor,” said she, with a sigh; “and if it had been any other than Tony--Ah, doctor! why do you shake your head? you make me think you 've heard something or other.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading A big city is a big temptation, and we dinna want temptations in this world of ours.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading “I hope, ma'am,” said he,--and there was something dry and reserved in his manner,--“I hope, ma'am, your son has brought you good tidings of his late journey.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading “I know it well, doctor,” said she, with a sigh; “and if it had been any other than Tony--Ah, doctor! why do you shake your head? you make me think you 've heard something or other.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I know it well, doctor,” said she, with a sigh; “and if it had been any other than Tony--Ah, doctor! why do you shake your head? you make me think you 've heard something or other.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “I know it well, doctor,” said she, with a sigh; “and if it had been any other than Tony--Ah, doctor! why do you shake your head? you make me think you 've heard something or other.
term of address for a man
From this reading What is it, sir?”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “I hope, ma'am,” said he,--and there was something dry and reserved in his manner,--“I hope, ma'am, your son has brought you good tidings of his late journey.
a male human offspring
From this reading “I hope, ma'am,” said he,--and there was something dry and reserved in his manner,--“I hope, ma'am, your son has brought you good tidings of his late journey.
StewartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading A big city is a big temptation, and we dinna want temptations in this world of ours.”
temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading A big city is a big temptation, and we dinna want temptations in this world of ours.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “I know it well, doctor,” said she, with a sigh; “and if it had been any other than Tony--Ah, doctor! why do you shake your head? you make me think you 've heard something or other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “I hope, ma'am,” said he,--and there was something dry and reserved in his manner,--“I hope, ma'am, your son has brought you good tidings of his late journey.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I know it well, doctor,” said she, with a sigh; “and if it had been any other than Tony--Ah, doctor! why do you shake your head? you make me think you 've heard something or other.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A big city is a big temptation, and we dinna want temptations in this world of ours.”
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading “I hope, ma'am,” said he,--and there was something dry and reserved in his manner,--“I hope, ma'am, your son has brought you good tidings of his late journey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
Tony
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From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
ve
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From this reading “I know it well, doctor,” said she, with a sigh; “and if it had been any other than Tony--Ah, doctor! why do you shake your head? you make me think you 've heard something or other.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading A big city is a big temptation, and we dinna want temptations in this world of ours.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A big city is a big temptation, and we dinna want temptations in this world of ours.”
(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 “I know it well, doctor,” said she, with a sigh; “and if it had been any other than Tony--Ah, doctor! why do you shake your head? you make me think you 've heard something or other.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Tony was absent that morning from home, Mrs. Butler had a visit from Dr. Stewart; he came over, he said, to see Tony, and ask the news of what he had done in England.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “I know it well, doctor,” said she, with a sigh; “and if it had been any other than Tony--Ah, doctor! why do you shake your head? you make me think you 've heard something or other.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I know it well, doctor,” said she, with a sigh; “and if it had been any other than Tony--Ah, doctor! why do you shake your head? you make me think you 've heard something or other.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A big city is a big temptation, and we dinna want temptations in this world of ours.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I hope, ma'am,” said he,--and there was something dry and reserved in his manner,--“I hope, ma'am, your son has brought you good tidings of his late journey.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I hope, ma'am,” said he,--and there was something dry and reserved in his manner,--“I hope, ma'am, your son has brought you good tidings of his late journey.
