used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a "scene" that evening at Ivy Lodge--not the less a "scene" in that it was conducted on genteel methods.
Algernon
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From this reading Mrs. Algernon Errington inflicted on her husband during dinner a recapitulation of all her wrongs and injuries which could be covertly hinted at.
(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 Mrs. Algernon Errington inflicted on her husband during dinner a recapitulation of all her wrongs and injuries which could be covertly hinted at.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Algernon Errington inflicted on her husband during dinner a recapitulation of all her wrongs and injuries which could be covertly hinted at.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a "scene" that evening at Ivy Lodge--not the less a "scene" in that it was conducted on genteel methods.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Algernon Errington inflicted on her husband during dinner a recapitulation of all her wrongs and injuries which could be covertly hinted at.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But in truth "the servants" were represented by one plump-faced damsel in a yellow print gown, into which her person seemed to have been inserted in the same way that bran is inserted into the cover of a pincushion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She would not broadly speak out her meaning before "the servants."
brannounUS /bræn/
broken husks of the seeds of cereal grains that are separated from the flour by sifting
From this reading But in truth "the servants" were represented by one plump-faced damsel in a yellow print gown, into which her person seemed to have been inserted in the same way that bran is inserted into the cover of a pincushion.
broadlyadverbUS /ˈbrɔːdli/
without regard to specific details or exceptions
From this reading She would not broadly speak out her meaning before "the servants."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in truth "the servants" were represented by one plump-faced damsel in a yellow print gown, into which her person seemed to have been inserted in the same way that bran is inserted into the cover of a pincushion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But in truth "the servants" were represented by one plump-faced damsel in a yellow print gown, into which her person seemed to have been inserted in the same way that bran is inserted into the cover of a pincushion.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading There was a "scene" that evening at Ivy Lodge--not the less a "scene" in that it was conducted on genteel methods.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Algernon Errington inflicted on her husband during dinner a recapitulation of all her wrongs and injuries which could be covertly hinted at.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading But in truth "the servants" were represented by one plump-faced damsel in a yellow print gown, into which her person seemed to have been inserted in the same way that bran is inserted into the cover of a pincushion.
covertlyadverbUS /koʊˈvɜːrtli/
in a covert manner
From this reading Mrs. Algernon Errington inflicted on her husband during dinner a recapitulation of all her wrongs and injuries which could be covertly hinted at.
damselnounUS /ˈdæmzəl/
a young unmarried woman
From this reading But in truth "the servants" were represented by one plump-faced damsel in a yellow print gown, into which her person seemed to have been inserted in the same way that bran is inserted into the cover of a pincushion.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Mrs. Algernon Errington inflicted on her husband during dinner a recapitulation of all her wrongs and injuries which could be covertly hinted at.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Mrs. Algernon Errington inflicted on her husband during dinner a recapitulation of all her wrongs and injuries which could be covertly hinted at.
Errington
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From this reading Mrs. Algernon Errington inflicted on her husband during dinner a recapitulation of all her wrongs and injuries which could be covertly hinted at.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading There was a "scene" that evening at Ivy Lodge--not the less a "scene" in that it was conducted on genteel methods.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The phrase shaped itself thus in her mind from old habit.
genteeladjectiveUS /dʒenˈtiːl/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading There was a "scene" that evening at Ivy Lodge--not the less a "scene" in that it was conducted on genteel methods.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading But in truth "the servants" were represented by one plump-faced damsel in a yellow print gown, into which her person seemed to have been inserted in the same way that bran is inserted into the cover of a pincushion.
an established custom
From this reading The phrase shaped itself thus in her mind from old habit.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But in truth "the servants" were represented by one plump-faced damsel in a yellow print gown, into which her person seemed to have been inserted in the same way that bran is inserted into the cover of a pincushion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Algernon Errington inflicted on her husband during dinner a recapitulation of all her wrongs and injuries which could be covertly hinted at.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading Mrs. Algernon Errington inflicted on her husband during dinner a recapitulation of all her wrongs and injuries which could be covertly hinted at.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mrs. Algernon Errington inflicted on her husband during dinner a recapitulation of all her wrongs and injuries which could be covertly hinted at.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a "scene" that evening at Ivy Lodge--not the less a "scene" in that it was conducted on genteel methods.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading Mrs. Algernon Errington inflicted on her husband during dinner a recapitulation of all her wrongs and injuries which could be covertly hinted at.
injuriesnounUS /ˈɪndʒəriz/
plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Mrs. Algernon Errington inflicted on her husband during dinner a recapitulation of all her wrongs and injuries which could be covertly hinted at.
insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/
past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading But in truth "the servants" were represented by one plump-faced damsel in a yellow print gown, into which her person seemed to have been inserted in the same way that bran is inserted into the cover of a pincushion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But in truth "the servants" were represented by one plump-faced damsel in a yellow print gown, into which her person seemed to have been inserted in the same way that bran is inserted into the cover of a pincushion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But in truth "the servants" were represented by one plump-faced damsel in a yellow print gown, into which her person seemed to have been inserted in the same way that bran is inserted into the cover of a pincushion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a "scene" that evening at Ivy Lodge--not the less a "scene" in that it was conducted on genteel methods.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The phrase shaped itself thus in her mind from old habit.
IvynounUS /ˈaɪvi/
Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
From this reading There was a "scene" that evening at Ivy Lodge--not the less a "scene" in that it was conducted on genteel methods.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading There was a "scene" that evening at Ivy Lodge--not the less a "scene" in that it was conducted on genteel methods.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading There was a "scene" that evening at Ivy Lodge--not the less a "scene" in that it was conducted on genteel methods.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading She would not broadly speak out her meaning before "the servants."
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading There was a "scene" that evening at Ivy Lodge--not the less a "scene" in that it was conducted on genteel methods.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The phrase shaped itself thus in her mind from old habit.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Algernon Errington inflicted on her husband during dinner a recapitulation of all her wrongs and injuries which could be covertly hinted at.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was a "scene" that evening at Ivy Lodge--not the less a "scene" in that it was conducted on genteel methods.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Algernon Errington inflicted on her husband during dinner a recapitulation of all her wrongs and injuries which could be covertly hinted at.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The phrase shaped itself thus in her mind from old habit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a "scene" that evening at Ivy Lodge--not the less a "scene" in that it was conducted on genteel methods.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But in truth "the servants" were represented by one plump-faced damsel in a yellow print gown, into which her person seemed to have been inserted in the same way that bran is inserted into the cover of a pincushion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She would not broadly speak out her meaning before "the servants."
a human being
From this reading But in truth "the servants" were represented by one plump-faced damsel in a yellow print gown, into which her person seemed to have been inserted in the same way that bran is inserted into the cover of a pincushion.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading The phrase shaped itself thus in her mind from old habit.
pincushionnoun
a small stiff cushion into which pins are stuck ready for use
From this reading But in truth "the servants" were represented by one plump-faced damsel in a yellow print gown, into which her person seemed to have been inserted in the same way that bran is inserted into the cover of a pincushion.
plump-faced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But in truth "the servants" were represented by one plump-faced damsel in a yellow print gown, into which her person seemed to have been inserted in the same way that bran is inserted into the cover of a pincushion.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading But in truth "the servants" were represented by one plump-faced damsel in a yellow print gown, into which her person seemed to have been inserted in the same way that bran is inserted into the cover of a pincushion.
recapitulationnoun
emergence during embryonic development of various characters or structures that appeared during the evolutionary history of the strain or species
From this reading Mrs. Algernon Errington inflicted on her husband during dinner a recapitulation of all her wrongs and injuries which could be covertly hinted at.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading But in truth "the servants" were represented by one plump-faced damsel in a yellow print gown, into which her person seemed to have been inserted in the same way that bran is inserted into the cover of a pincushion.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But in truth "the servants" were represented by one plump-faced damsel in a yellow print gown, into which her person seemed to have been inserted in the same way that bran is inserted into the cover of a pincushion.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading There was a "scene" that evening at Ivy Lodge--not the less a "scene" in that it was conducted on genteel methods.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But in truth "the servants" were represented by one plump-faced damsel in a yellow print gown, into which her person seemed to have been inserted in the same way that bran is inserted into the cover of a pincushion.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading She would not broadly speak out her meaning before "the servants."
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading The phrase shaped itself thus in her mind from old habit.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She would not broadly speak out her meaning before "the servants."
express in speech
From this reading She would not broadly speak out her meaning before "the servants."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a "scene" that evening at Ivy Lodge--not the less a "scene" in that it was conducted on genteel methods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was a "scene" that evening at Ivy Lodge--not the less a "scene" in that it was conducted on genteel methods.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a "scene" that evening at Ivy Lodge--not the less a "scene" in that it was conducted on genteel methods.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The phrase shaped itself thus in her mind from old habit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But in truth "the servants" were represented by one plump-faced damsel in a yellow print gown, into which her person seemed to have been inserted in the same way that bran is inserted into the cover of a pincushion.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading But in truth "the servants" were represented by one plump-faced damsel in a yellow print gown, into which her person seemed to have been inserted in the same way that bran is inserted into the cover of a pincushion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a "scene" that evening at Ivy Lodge--not the less a "scene" in that it was conducted on genteel methods.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But in truth "the servants" were represented by one plump-faced damsel in a yellow print gown, into which her person seemed to have been inserted in the same way that bran is inserted into the cover of a pincushion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But in truth "the servants" were represented by one plump-faced damsel in a yellow print gown, into which her person seemed to have been inserted in the same way that bran is inserted into the cover of a pincushion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Algernon Errington inflicted on her husband during dinner a recapitulation of all her wrongs and injuries which could be covertly hinted at.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would not broadly speak out her meaning before "the servants."
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading Mrs. Algernon Errington inflicted on her husband during dinner a recapitulation of all her wrongs and injuries which could be covertly hinted at.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading But in truth "the servants" were represented by one plump-faced damsel in a yellow print gown, into which her person seemed to have been inserted in the same way that bran is inserted into the cover of a pincushion.
