used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'Will it be needful to make a grand toilette, sir? or shall I go to the table as I am?
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading 'Will it be needful to make a grand toilette, sir? or shall I go to the table as I am?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Dinner--and the rest of it,' translated Miss Hazel.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If one may judge of the selectness of the company by their conversation'-- 'You'll see no more of the company,' said Mr. Falkirk; 'they are going another way, and we have to wait here.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If one may judge of the selectness of the company by their conversation'-- 'You'll see no more of the company,' said Mr. Falkirk; 'they are going another way, and we have to wait here.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'Will it be needful to make a grand toilette, sir? or shall I go to the table as I am?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'Will it be needful to make a grand toilette, sir? or shall I go to the table as I am?
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The bridge will be repaired to-morrow, I suppose.'
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If one may judge of the selectness of the company by their conversation'-- 'You'll see no more of the company,' said Mr. Falkirk; 'they are going another way, and we have to wait here.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading If one may judge of the selectness of the company by their conversation'-- 'You'll see no more of the company,' said Mr. Falkirk; 'they are going another way, and we have to wait here.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading If one may judge of the selectness of the company by their conversation'-- 'You'll see no more of the company,' said Mr. Falkirk; 'they are going another way, and we have to wait here.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading 'Dinner--and the rest of it,' translated Miss Hazel.
Falkirk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If one may judge of the selectness of the company by their conversation'-- 'You'll see no more of the company,' said Mr. Falkirk; 'they are going another way, and we have to wait here.
a boy or man
From this reading FELLOW TRAVELLERS.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading 'Will it be needful to make a grand toilette, sir? or shall I go to the table as I am?
the act of departing
From this reading If one may judge of the selectness of the company by their conversation'-- 'You'll see no more of the company,' said Mr. Falkirk; 'they are going another way, and we have to wait here.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading 'Will it be needful to make a grand toilette, sir? or shall I go to the table as I am?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If one may judge of the selectness of the company by their conversation'-- 'You'll see no more of the company,' said Mr. Falkirk; 'they are going another way, and we have to wait here.
HazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading 'Dinner--and the rest of it,' translated Miss Hazel.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading If one may judge of the selectness of the company by their conversation'-- 'You'll see no more of the company,' said Mr. Falkirk; 'they are going another way, and we have to wait here.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'Will it be needful to make a grand toilette, sir? or shall I go to the table as I am?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If one may judge of the selectness of the company by their conversation'-- 'You'll see no more of the company,' said Mr. Falkirk; 'they are going another way, and we have to wait here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'Dinner--and the rest of it,' translated Miss Hazel.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading If one may judge of the selectness of the company by their conversation'-- 'You'll see no more of the company,' said Mr. Falkirk; 'they are going another way, and we have to wait here.
engage in
From this reading 'Will it be needful to make a grand toilette, sir? or shall I go to the table as I am?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If one may judge of the selectness of the company by their conversation'-- 'You'll see no more of the company,' said Mr. Falkirk; 'they are going another way, and we have to wait here.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading 'Dinner--and the rest of it,' translated Miss Hazel.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If one may judge of the selectness of the company by their conversation'-- 'You'll see no more of the company,' said Mr. Falkirk; 'they are going another way, and we have to wait here.
a form of address for a man
From this reading If one may judge of the selectness of the company by their conversation'-- 'You'll see no more of the company,' said Mr. Falkirk; 'they are going another way, and we have to wait here.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading 'Will it be needful to make a grand toilette, sir? or shall I go to the table as I am?
not any; not one
From this reading If one may judge of the selectness of the company by their conversation'-- 'You'll see no more of the company,' said Mr. Falkirk; 'they are going another way, and we have to wait here.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'Dinner--and the rest of it,' translated Miss Hazel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If one may judge of the selectness of the company by their conversation'-- 'You'll see no more of the company,' said Mr. Falkirk; 'they are going another way, and we have to wait here.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 'Will it be needful to make a grand toilette, sir? or shall I go to the table as I am?
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading The bridge will be repaired to-morrow, I suppose.'
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading 'Dinner--and the rest of it,' translated Miss Hazel.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading If one may judge of the selectness of the company by their conversation'-- 'You'll see no more of the company,' said Mr. Falkirk; 'they are going another way, and we have to wait here.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If one may judge of the selectness of the company by their conversation'-- 'You'll see no more of the company,' said Mr. Falkirk; 'they are going another way, and we have to wait here.
selectness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If one may judge of the selectness of the company by their conversation'-- 'You'll see no more of the company,' said Mr. Falkirk; 'they are going another way, and we have to wait here.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading 'Will it be needful to make a grand toilette, sir? or shall I go to the table as I am?
term of address for a man
From this reading 'Will it be needful to make a grand toilette, sir? or shall I go to the table as I am?
express a supposition
From this reading The bridge will be repaired to-morrow, I suppose.'
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading 'Will it be needful to make a grand toilette, sir? or shall I go to the table as I am?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'Dinner--and the rest of it,' translated Miss Hazel.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If one may judge of the selectness of the company by their conversation'-- 'You'll see no more of the company,' said Mr. Falkirk; 'they are going another way, and we have to wait here.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If one may judge of the selectness of the company by their conversation'-- 'You'll see no more of the company,' said Mr. Falkirk; 'they are going another way, and we have to wait here.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Will it be needful to make a grand toilette, sir? or shall I go to the table as I am?
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bridge will be repaired to-morrow, I suppose.'
toilettenoun
the act of dressing and preparing yourself
From this reading 'Will it be needful to make a grand toilette, sir? or shall I go to the table as I am?
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading 'Dinner--and the rest of it,' translated Miss Hazel.
TRAVELLERSnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading FELLOW TRAVELLERS.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading If one may judge of the selectness of the company by their conversation'-- 'You'll see no more of the company,' said Mr. Falkirk; 'they are going another way, and we have to wait here.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If one may judge of the selectness of the company by their conversation'-- 'You'll see no more of the company,' said Mr. Falkirk; 'they are going another way, and we have to wait here.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If one may judge of the selectness of the company by their conversation'-- 'You'll see no more of the company,' said Mr. Falkirk; 'they are going another way, and we have to wait here.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'Will it be needful to make a grand toilette, sir? or shall I go to the table as I am?
You'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If one may judge of the selectness of the company by their conversation'-- 'You'll see no more of the company,' said Mr. Falkirk; 'they are going another way, and we have to wait here.
