used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No man could be more unfitted to hold possession of such a priceless treasure as this--argued the man who did not hold it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Confess, Eanswyth, that you are very glad I didn't take you at your word and go after Tom," said Eustace, as they were sitting cosily at table.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "I am becoming quite frightened to be left alone."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Perhaps I am.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Confess, Eanswyth, that you are very glad I didn't take you at your word and go after Tom," said Eustace, as they were sitting cosily at table.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Confess, Eanswyth, that you are very glad I didn't take you at your word and go after Tom," said Eustace, as they were sitting cosily at table.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading No man could be more unfitted to hold possession of such a priceless treasure as this--argued the man who did not hold it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No man could be more unfitted to hold possession of such a priceless treasure as this--argued the man who did not hold it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Confess, Eanswyth, that you are very glad I didn't take you at your word and go after Tom," said Eustace, as they were sitting cosily at table.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No man could be more unfitted to hold possession of such a priceless treasure as this--argued the man who did not hold it.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading "I am becoming quite frightened to be left alone."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have been getting so dreadfully nervous and low spirited of late--so different to the strong-minded creature I used to be," she said with a rueful smile.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "Confess, Eanswyth, that you are very glad I didn't take you at your word and go after Tom," said Eustace, as they were sitting cosily at table.
cosilyadverb
in a cozy manner
From this reading "Confess, Eanswyth, that you are very glad I didn't take you at your word and go after Tom," said Eustace, as they were sitting cosily at table.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No man could be more unfitted to hold possession of such a priceless treasure as this--argued the man who did not hold it.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I have been getting so dreadfully nervous and low spirited of late--so different to the strong-minded creature I used to be," she said with a rueful smile.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading No man could be more unfitted to hold possession of such a priceless treasure as this--argued the man who did not hold it.
didn't
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From this reading "Confess, Eanswyth, that you are very glad I didn't take you at your word and go after Tom," said Eustace, as they were sitting cosily at table.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading I have been getting so dreadfully nervous and low spirited of late--so different to the strong-minded creature I used to be," she said with a rueful smile.
dreadfullyadverbUS /ˈdredfəli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading I have been getting so dreadfully nervous and low spirited of late--so different to the strong-minded creature I used to be," she said with a rueful smile.
Eanswyth
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From this reading "Confess, Eanswyth, that you are very glad I didn't take you at your word and go after Tom," said Eustace, as they were sitting cosily at table.
Eustace
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From this reading "Confess, Eanswyth, that you are very glad I didn't take you at your word and go after Tom," said Eustace, as they were sitting cosily at table.
made afraid
From this reading "I am becoming quite frightened to be left alone."
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I have been getting so dreadfully nervous and low spirited of late--so different to the strong-minded creature I used to be," she said with a rueful smile.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Confess, Eanswyth, that you are very glad I didn't take you at your word and go after Tom," said Eustace, as they were sitting cosily at table.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Confess, Eanswyth, that you are very glad I didn't take you at your word and go after Tom," said Eustace, as they were sitting cosily at table.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have been getting so dreadfully nervous and low spirited of late--so different to the strong-minded creature I used to be," she said with a rueful smile.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading No man could be more unfitted to hold possession of such a priceless treasure as this--argued the man who did not hold it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Confess, Eanswyth, that you are very glad I didn't take you at your word and go after Tom," said Eustace, as they were sitting cosily at table.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No man could be more unfitted to hold possession of such a priceless treasure as this--argued the man who did not hold it.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading I have been getting so dreadfully nervous and low spirited of late--so different to the strong-minded creature I used to be," she said with a rueful smile.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "I am becoming quite frightened to be left alone."
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I have been getting so dreadfully nervous and low spirited of late--so different to the strong-minded creature I used to be," she said with a rueful smile.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No man could be more unfitted to hold possession of such a priceless treasure as this--argued the man who did not hold it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No man could be more unfitted to hold possession of such a priceless treasure as this--argued the man who did not hold it.
easily agitated
From this reading I have been getting so dreadfully nervous and low spirited of late--so different to the strong-minded creature I used to be," she said with a rueful smile.
not any; not one
From this reading No man could be more unfitted to hold possession of such a priceless treasure as this--argued the man who did not hold it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No man could be more unfitted to hold possession of such a priceless treasure as this--argued the man who did not hold it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No man could be more unfitted to hold possession of such a priceless treasure as this--argued the man who did not hold it.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps I am.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading No man could be more unfitted to hold possession of such a priceless treasure as this--argued the man who did not hold it.
pricelessadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪsləs/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading No man could be more unfitted to hold possession of such a priceless treasure as this--argued the man who did not hold it.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I am becoming quite frightened to be left alone."
ruefuladjectiveUS /ˈruːfəl/
feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
From this reading I have been getting so dreadfully nervous and low spirited of late--so different to the strong-minded creature I used to be," she said with a rueful smile.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Confess, Eanswyth, that you are very glad I didn't take you at your word and go after Tom," said Eustace, as they were sitting cosily at table.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have been getting so dreadfully nervous and low spirited of late--so different to the strong-minded creature I used to be," she said with a rueful smile.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "Confess, Eanswyth, that you are very glad I didn't take you at your word and go after Tom," said Eustace, as they were sitting cosily at table.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading I have been getting so dreadfully nervous and low spirited of late--so different to the strong-minded creature I used to be," she said with a rueful smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have been getting so dreadfully nervous and low spirited of late--so different to the strong-minded creature I used to be," she said with a rueful smile.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading I have been getting so dreadfully nervous and low spirited of late--so different to the strong-minded creature I used to be," she said with a rueful smile.
strong-mindedadjective
having a determined will
From this reading I have been getting so dreadfully nervous and low spirited of late--so different to the strong-minded creature I used to be," she said with a rueful smile.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading No man could be more unfitted to hold possession of such a priceless treasure as this--argued the man who did not hold it.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "Confess, Eanswyth, that you are very glad I didn't take you at your word and go after Tom," said Eustace, as they were sitting cosily at table.
carry out
From this reading "Confess, Eanswyth, that you are very glad I didn't take you at your word and go after Tom," said Eustace, as they were sitting cosily at table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Confess, Eanswyth, that you are very glad I didn't take you at your word and go after Tom," said Eustace, as they were sitting cosily at table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No man could be more unfitted to hold possession of such a priceless treasure as this--argued the man who did not hold it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Confess, Eanswyth, that you are very glad I didn't take you at your word and go after Tom," said Eustace, as they were sitting cosily at table.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No man could be more unfitted to hold possession of such a priceless treasure as this--argued the man who did not hold it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No man could be more unfitted to hold possession of such a priceless treasure as this--argued the man who did not hold it.
male cat
From this reading "Confess, Eanswyth, that you are very glad I didn't take you at your word and go after Tom," said Eustace, as they were sitting cosily at table.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading No man could be more unfitted to hold possession of such a priceless treasure as this--argued the man who did not hold it.
unfitted
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From this reading No man could be more unfitted to hold possession of such a priceless treasure as this--argued the man who did not hold it.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I have been getting so dreadfully nervous and low spirited of late--so different to the strong-minded creature I used to be," she said with a rueful smile.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Confess, Eanswyth, that you are very glad I didn't take you at your word and go after Tom," said Eustace, as they were sitting cosily at table.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Confess, Eanswyth, that you are very glad I didn't take you at your word and go after Tom," said Eustace, as they were sitting cosily at table.
which person or people
From this reading No man could be more unfitted to hold possession of such a priceless treasure as this--argued the man who did not hold it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have been getting so dreadfully nervous and low spirited of late--so different to the strong-minded creature I used to be," she said with a rueful smile.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Confess, Eanswyth, that you are very glad I didn't take you at your word and go after Tom," said Eustace, as they were sitting cosily at table.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Confess, Eanswyth, that you are very glad I didn't take you at your word and go after Tom," said Eustace, as they were sitting cosily at table.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Confess, Eanswyth, that you are very glad I didn't take you at your word and go after Tom," said Eustace, as they were sitting cosily at table.
