used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'Hallo, Vava!' said a voice behind her, as Vava Wharton was on her way to school a few days after the Sunday she and her sister had spent at the ladies' hostel.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading 'Hallo, Vava!' said a voice behind her, as Vava Wharton was on her way to school a few days after the Sunday she and her sister had spent at the ladies' hostel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Hallo, Vava!' said a voice behind her, as Vava Wharton was on her way to school a few days after the Sunday she and her sister had spent at the ladies' hostel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'Hallo, Vava!' said a voice behind her, as Vava Wharton was on her way to school a few days after the Sunday she and her sister had spent at the ladies' hostel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'Hallo, Vava!' said a voice behind her, as Vava Wharton was on her way to school a few days after the Sunday she and her sister had spent at the ladies' hostel.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading 'Hallo, Vava!' said a voice behind her, as Vava Wharton was on her way to school a few days after the Sunday she and her sister had spent at the ladies' hostel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'THE RANK IS BUT THE GUINEA'S STAMP.'
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading 'Hallo, Vava!' said a voice behind her, as Vava Wharton was on her way to school a few days after the Sunday she and her sister had spent at the ladies' hostel.
Doreen
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From this reading There was no doubt as to the speaker, for this was Doreen Hackney's invariable greeting, and, as usual, Vava turned and said pleasantly, 'Good-morning, Doreen.'
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There was no doubt as to the speaker, for this was Doreen Hackney's invariable greeting, and, as usual, Vava turned and said pleasantly, 'Good-morning, Doreen.'
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading You look down in the dumps.
dumpsnounUS /dʌmps/
an informal expression for a mildly depressed state
From this reading You look down in the dumps.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading 'Hallo, Vava!' said a voice behind her, as Vava Wharton was on her way to school a few days after the Sunday she and her sister had spent at the ladies' hostel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no doubt as to the speaker, for this was Doreen Hackney's invariable greeting, and, as usual, Vava turned and said pleasantly, 'Good-morning, Doreen.'
Good-morning
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From this reading There was no doubt as to the speaker, for this was Doreen Hackney's invariable greeting, and, as usual, Vava turned and said pleasantly, 'Good-morning, Doreen.'
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading There was no doubt as to the speaker, for this was Doreen Hackney's invariable greeting, and, as usual, Vava turned and said pleasantly, 'Good-morning, Doreen.'
GUINEA'S
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From this reading 'THE RANK IS BUT THE GUINEA'S STAMP.'
Hackney's
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From this reading There was no doubt as to the speaker, for this was Doreen Hackney's invariable greeting, and, as usual, Vava turned and said pleasantly, 'Good-morning, Doreen.'
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 'Hallo, Vava!' said a voice behind her, as Vava Wharton was on her way to school a few days after the Sunday she and her sister had spent at the ladies' hostel.
Hallo
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From this reading 'Hallo, Vava!' said a voice behind her, as Vava Wharton was on her way to school a few days after the Sunday she and her sister had spent at the ladies' hostel.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading 'Hallo, Vava!' said a voice behind her, as Vava Wharton was on her way to school a few days after the Sunday she and her sister had spent at the ladies' hostel.
hostelnounUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading 'Hallo, Vava!' said a voice behind her, as Vava Wharton was on her way to school a few days after the Sunday she and her sister had spent at the ladies' hostel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'What's the row--matter, I mean?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You look down in the dumps.
invariableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbəl/
not liable to or capable of change
From this reading There was no doubt as to the speaker, for this was Doreen Hackney's invariable greeting, and, as usual, Vava turned and said pleasantly, 'Good-morning, Doreen.'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'THE RANK IS BUT THE GUINEA'S STAMP.'
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading 'Hallo, Vava!' said a voice behind her, as Vava Wharton was on her way to school a few days after the Sunday she and her sister had spent at the ladies' hostel.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading You look down in the dumps.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading 'What's the row--matter, I mean?
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading 'What's the row--matter, I mean?
not any; not one
From this reading There was no doubt as to the speaker, for this was Doreen Hackney's invariable greeting, and, as usual, Vava turned and said pleasantly, 'Good-morning, Doreen.'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'Hallo, Vava!' said a voice behind her, as Vava Wharton was on her way to school a few days after the Sunday she and her sister had spent at the ladies' hostel.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading There was no doubt as to the speaker, for this was Doreen Hackney's invariable greeting, and, as usual, Vava turned and said pleasantly, 'Good-morning, Doreen.'
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading 'THE RANK IS BUT THE GUINEA'S STAMP.'
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading 'What's the row--matter, I mean?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Hallo, Vava!' said a voice behind her, as Vava Wharton was on her way to school a few days after the Sunday she and her sister had spent at the ladies' hostel.
an educational institution
From this reading 'Hallo, Vava!' said a voice behind her, as Vava Wharton was on her way to school a few days after the Sunday she and her sister had spent at the ladies' hostel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Hallo, Vava!' said a voice behind her, as Vava Wharton was on her way to school a few days after the Sunday she and her sister had spent at the ladies' hostel.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading 'Hallo, Vava!' said a voice behind her, as Vava Wharton was on her way to school a few days after the Sunday she and her sister had spent at the ladies' hostel.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading There was no doubt as to the speaker, for this was Doreen Hackney's invariable greeting, and, as usual, Vava turned and said pleasantly, 'Good-morning, Doreen.'
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading 'Hallo, Vava!' said a voice behind her, as Vava Wharton was on her way to school a few days after the Sunday she and her sister had spent at the ladies' hostel.
STAMPverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading 'THE RANK IS BUT THE GUINEA'S STAMP.'
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading 'Hallo, Vava!' said a voice behind her, as Vava Wharton was on her way to school a few days after the Sunday she and her sister had spent at the ladies' hostel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'THE RANK IS BUT THE GUINEA'S STAMP.'
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no doubt as to the speaker, for this was Doreen Hackney's invariable greeting, and, as usual, Vava turned and said pleasantly, 'Good-morning, Doreen.'
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was no doubt as to the speaker, for this was Doreen Hackney's invariable greeting, and, as usual, Vava turned and said pleasantly, 'Good-morning, Doreen.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Hallo, Vava!' said a voice behind her, as Vava Wharton was on her way to school a few days after the Sunday she and her sister had spent at the ladies' hostel.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading There was no doubt as to the speaker, for this was Doreen Hackney's invariable greeting, and, as usual, Vava turned and said pleasantly, 'Good-morning, Doreen.'
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading There was no doubt as to the speaker, for this was Doreen Hackney's invariable greeting, and, as usual, Vava turned and said pleasantly, 'Good-morning, Doreen.'
Vava
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From this reading 'Hallo, Vava!' said a voice behind her, as Vava Wharton was on her way to school a few days after the Sunday she and her sister had spent at the ladies' hostel.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading 'Hallo, Vava!' said a voice behind her, as Vava Wharton was on her way to school a few days after the Sunday she and her sister had spent at the ladies' hostel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Hallo, Vava!' said a voice behind her, as Vava Wharton was on her way to school a few days after the Sunday she and her sister had spent at the ladies' hostel.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading 'Hallo, Vava!' said a voice behind her, as Vava Wharton was on her way to school a few days after the Sunday she and her sister had spent at the ladies' hostel.
WhartonnounUS /ˈwɔːrtən/
United States novelist (1862-1937)
From this reading 'Hallo, Vava!' said a voice behind her, as Vava Wharton was on her way to school a few days after the Sunday she and her sister had spent at the ladies' hostel.
What's
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From this reading 'What's the row--matter, I mean?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You look down in the dumps.
