used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Of course, if Herbert were to get better it would be a great disappointment for us.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Papa has just heard that Herbert Austin, who has Whiteladies, you know--our place that is to be--is much better; and he is low about it,” said Sophy.
(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 “Well,” said Sophy, “if I were to say we were all delighted, who would believe me?
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It is the most enchanting old house in the world, and a good property, and we have always been led to believe that he was in a consumption.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Papa has just heard that Herbert Austin, who has Whiteladies, you know--our place that is to be--is much better; and he is low about it,” said Sophy.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading “Papa has just heard that Herbert Austin, who has Whiteladies, you know--our place that is to be--is much better; and he is low about it,” said Sophy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Papa has just heard that Herbert Austin, who has Whiteladies, you know--our place that is to be--is much better; and he is low about it,” said Sophy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is the most enchanting old house in the world, and a good property, and we have always been led to believe that he was in a consumption.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “Well,” said Sophy, “if I were to say we were all delighted, who would believe me?
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Papa has just heard that Herbert Austin, who has Whiteladies, you know--our place that is to be--is much better; and he is low about it,” said Sophy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This speech elicited a shout of laughter from Dropmore and the rest, with running exclamations of “Frank, by Jove,” and “I like people who speak their minds.”
consumptionnounUS /kənˈsʌmpʃən/
the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
From this reading It is the most enchanting old house in the world, and a good property, and we have always been led to believe that he was in a consumption.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course, if Herbert were to get better it would be a great disappointment for us.”
greatly pleased
From this reading “Well,” said Sophy, “if I were to say we were all delighted, who would believe me?
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading “Of course, if Herbert were to get better it would be a great disappointment for us.”
Dropmore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This speech elicited a shout of laughter from Dropmore and the rest, with running exclamations of “Frank, by Jove,” and “I like people who speak their minds.”
elicitedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlɪsɪtɪd/
called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
From this reading This speech elicited a shout of laughter from Dropmore and the rest, with running exclamations of “Frank, by Jove,” and “I like people who speak their minds.”
enchantingadjectiveUS /enˈtʃæntɪŋ/
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading It is the most enchanting old house in the world, and a good property, and we have always been led to believe that he was in a consumption.
exclamationsnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading This speech elicited a shout of laughter from Dropmore and the rest, with running exclamations of “Frank, by Jove,” and “I like people who speak their minds.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Of course, if Herbert were to get better it would be a great disappointment for us.”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading This speech elicited a shout of laughter from Dropmore and the rest, with running exclamations of “Frank, by Jove,” and “I like people who speak their minds.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This speech elicited a shout of laughter from Dropmore and the rest, with running exclamations of “Frank, by Jove,” and “I like people who speak their minds.”
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Of course, if Herbert were to get better it would be a great disappointment for us.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is the most enchanting old house in the world, and a good property, and we have always been led to believe that he was in a consumption.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Of course, if Herbert were to get better it would be a great disappointment for us.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Papa has just heard that Herbert Austin, who has Whiteladies, you know--our place that is to be--is much better; and he is low about it,” said Sophy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is the most enchanting old house in the world, and a good property, and we have always been led to believe that he was in a consumption.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Papa has just heard that Herbert Austin, who has Whiteladies, you know--our place that is to be--is much better; and he is low about it,” said Sophy.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “Papa has just heard that Herbert Austin, who has Whiteladies, you know--our place that is to be--is much better; and he is low about it,” said Sophy.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading “Papa has just heard that Herbert Austin, who has Whiteladies, you know--our place that is to be--is much better; and he is low about it,” said Sophy.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It is the most enchanting old house in the world, and a good property, and we have always been led to believe that he was in a consumption.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This speech elicited a shout of laughter from Dropmore and the rest, with running exclamations of “Frank, by Jove,” and “I like people who speak their minds.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Of course, if Herbert were to get better it would be a great disappointment for us.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is the most enchanting old house in the world, and a good property, and we have always been led to believe that he was in a consumption.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Papa has just heard that Herbert Austin, who has Whiteladies, you know--our place that is to be--is much better; and he is low about it,” said Sophy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Papa has just heard that Herbert Austin, who has Whiteladies, you know--our place that is to be--is much better; and he is low about it,” said Sophy.
Jovenoun
(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
From this reading This speech elicited a shout of laughter from Dropmore and the rest, with running exclamations of “Frank, by Jove,” and “I like people who speak their minds.”
and nothing more
From this reading “Papa has just heard that Herbert Austin, who has Whiteladies, you know--our place that is to be--is much better; and he is low about it,” said Sophy.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Papa has just heard that Herbert Austin, who has Whiteladies, you know--our place that is to be--is much better; and he is low about it,” said Sophy.
the sound of laughing
From this reading This speech elicited a shout of laughter from Dropmore and the rest, with running exclamations of “Frank, by Jove,” and “I like people who speak their minds.”
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It is the most enchanting old house in the world, and a good property, and we have always been led to believe that he was in a consumption.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading This speech elicited a shout of laughter from Dropmore and the rest, with running exclamations of “Frank, by Jove,” and “I like people who speak their minds.”
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “Papa has just heard that Herbert Austin, who has Whiteladies, you know--our place that is to be--is much better; and he is low about it,” said Sophy.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Well,” said Sophy, “if I were to say we were all delighted, who would believe me?
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading This speech elicited a shout of laughter from Dropmore and the rest, with running exclamations of “Frank, by Jove,” and “I like people who speak their minds.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is the most enchanting old house in the world, and a good property, and we have always been led to believe that he was in a consumption.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Papa has just heard that Herbert Austin, who has Whiteladies, you know--our place that is to be--is much better; and he is low about it,” said Sophy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Of course, if Herbert were to get better it would be a great disappointment for us.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It is the most enchanting old house in the world, and a good property, and we have always been led to believe that he was in a consumption.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Papa has just heard that Herbert Austin, who has Whiteladies, you know--our place that is to be--is much better; and he is low about it,” said Sophy.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading “Papa has just heard that Herbert Austin, who has Whiteladies, you know--our place that is to be--is much better; and he is low about it,” said Sophy.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading This speech elicited a shout of laughter from Dropmore and the rest, with running exclamations of “Frank, by Jove,” and “I like people who speak their minds.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “Papa has just heard that Herbert Austin, who has Whiteladies, you know--our place that is to be--is much better; and he is low about it,” said Sophy.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading It is the most enchanting old house in the world, and a good property, and we have always been led to believe that he was in a consumption.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading This speech elicited a shout of laughter from Dropmore and the rest, with running exclamations of “Frank, by Jove,” and “I like people who speak their minds.”
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading This speech elicited a shout of laughter from Dropmore and the rest, with running exclamations of “Frank, by Jove,” and “I like people who speak their minds.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Papa has just heard that Herbert Austin, who has Whiteladies, you know--our place that is to be--is much better; and he is low about it,” said Sophy.
express in words
From this reading “Well,” said Sophy, “if I were to say we were all delighted, who would believe me?
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading This speech elicited a shout of laughter from Dropmore and the rest, with running exclamations of “Frank, by Jove,” and “I like people who speak their minds.”
Sophy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Papa has just heard that Herbert Austin, who has Whiteladies, you know--our place that is to be--is much better; and he is low about it,” said Sophy.
express in speech
From this reading This speech elicited a shout of laughter from Dropmore and the rest, with running exclamations of “Frank, by Jove,” and “I like people who speak their minds.”
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading This speech elicited a shout of laughter from Dropmore and the rest, with running exclamations of “Frank, by Jove,” and “I like people who speak their minds.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Papa has just heard that Herbert Austin, who has Whiteladies, you know--our place that is to be--is much better; and he is low about it,” said Sophy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This speech elicited a shout of laughter from Dropmore and the rest, with running exclamations of “Frank, by Jove,” and “I like people who speak their minds.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This speech elicited a shout of laughter from Dropmore and the rest, with running exclamations of “Frank, by Jove,” and “I like people who speak their minds.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This speech elicited a shout of laughter from Dropmore and the rest, with running exclamations of “Frank, by Jove,” and “I like people who speak their minds.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Papa has just heard that Herbert Austin, who has Whiteladies, you know--our place that is to be--is much better; and he is low about it,” said Sophy.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Of course, if Herbert were to get better it would be a great disappointment for us.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the most enchanting old house in the world, and a good property, and we have always been led to believe that he was in a consumption.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Well,” said Sophy, “if I were to say we were all delighted, who would believe 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 “Well,” said Sophy, “if I were to say we were all delighted, who would believe me?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Of course, if Herbert were to get better it would be a great disappointment for us.”
Whiteladies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Papa has just heard that Herbert Austin, who has Whiteladies, you know--our place that is to be--is much better; and he is low about it,” said Sophy.
which person or people
From this reading “Papa has just heard that Herbert Austin, who has Whiteladies, you know--our place that is to be--is much better; and he is low about it,” said Sophy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This speech elicited a shout of laughter from Dropmore and the rest, with running exclamations of “Frank, by Jove,” and “I like people who speak their minds.”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It is the most enchanting old house in the world, and a good property, and we have always been led to believe that he was in a consumption.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Of course, if Herbert were to get better it would be a great disappointment for us.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Papa has just heard that Herbert Austin, who has Whiteladies, you know--our place that is to be--is much better; and he is low about it,” said Sophy.
