used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After breakfast next morning, the squire asked his friend to go with him into his study.
how long something has existed
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
Aggie
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From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
in addition
From this reading I agree with you, also, that we have not yet sufficient proofs that he is completely changed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading After breakfast next morning, the squire asked his friend to go with him into his study.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After breakfast next morning, the squire asked his friend to go with him into his study.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading I agree with you, also, that we have not yet sufficient proofs that he is completely changed.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I agree with you, also, that we have not yet sufficient proofs that he is completely changed.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After breakfast next morning, the squire asked his friend to go with him into his study.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After breakfast next morning, the squire asked his friend to go with him into his study.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After breakfast next morning, the squire asked his friend to go with him into his study.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After breakfast next morning, the squire asked his friend to go with him into his study.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope that he is.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After breakfast next morning, the squire asked his friend to go with him into his study.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
the force of workers available
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading After breakfast next morning, the squire asked his friend to go with him into his study.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading After breakfast next morning, the squire asked his friend to go with him into his study.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I agree with you, also, that we have not yet sufficient proofs that he is completely changed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading I agree with you, also, that we have not yet sufficient proofs that he is completely changed.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
in a serious manner
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading After breakfast next morning, the squire asked his friend to go with him into his study.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading After breakfast next morning, the squire asked his friend to go with him into his study.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading I agree with you, also, that we have not yet sufficient proofs that he is completely changed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After breakfast next morning, the squire asked his friend to go with him into his study.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading You think he is not.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After breakfast next morning, the squire asked his friend to go with him into his study.
undesirableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
not wanted
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I agree with you, also, that we have not yet sufficient proofs that he is completely changed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After breakfast next morning, the squire asked his friend to go with him into his study.
but in spite of that
From this reading I agree with you, also, that we have not yet sufficient proofs that he is completely changed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I have been thinking this matter over," he said, "very seriously, and, upon reflection, I agree with you that it is undesirable that Aggie should see much of Richard, until she is of an age to form a fair opinion for herself, and to compare him with other young men.
