used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TUG OF WAR Perceiving that Isabel made no reply, Nannie addressed her again, with both in her manner and her words perhaps a superfluity of truculence.
abackadverbUS /əˈbæk/
having the wind against the forward side of the sails
From this reading Nannie's appearance and the vigour of her speech, both of which were probably a trifle unexpected, seemed to take Isabel somewhat aback.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading A TUG OF WAR Perceiving that Isabel made no reply, Nannie addressed her again, with both in her manner and her words perhaps a superfluity of truculence.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading It was not unlikely that a rapid debate was taking place in her mind as to what exactly was the _role_ it was most advisable that she should play.
anew
From this reading A TUG OF WAR Perceiving that Isabel made no reply, Nannie addressed her again, with both in her manner and her words perhaps a superfluity of truculence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A TUG OF WAR Perceiving that Isabel made no reply, Nannie addressed her again, with both in her manner and her words perhaps a superfluity of truculence.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Nannie's appearance and the vigour of her speech, both of which were probably a trifle unexpected, seemed to take Isabel somewhat aback.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not unlikely that a rapid debate was taking place in her mind as to what exactly was the _role_ it was most advisable that she should play.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One point was obvious, that the moment had come when it would have to be decided, possibly finally, just what position in the household hers was going to be.
bold-faced
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From this reading "What for have you left your room and come here disturbing Mr. Grahame, you bold-faced hussy?"
the two together, not just one
From this reading A TUG OF WAR Perceiving that Isabel made no reply, Nannie addressed her again, with both in her manner and her words perhaps a superfluity of truculence.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "What for have you left your room and come here disturbing Mr. Grahame, you bold-faced hussy?"
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading It was not unlikely that a rapid debate was taking place in her mind as to what exactly was the _role_ it was most advisable that she should play.
recognizable; marked
From this reading One point was obvious, that the moment had come when it would have to be decided, possibly finally, just what position in the household hers was going to be.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading "What for have you left your room and come here disturbing Mr. Grahame, you bold-faced hussy?"
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading It was not unlikely that a rapid debate was taking place in her mind as to what exactly was the _role_ it was most advisable that she should play.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading One point was obvious, that the moment had come when it would have to be decided, possibly finally, just what position in the household hers was going to be.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What for have you left your room and come here disturbing Mr. Grahame, you bold-faced hussy?"
the act of departing
From this reading One point was obvious, that the moment had come when it would have to be decided, possibly finally, just what position in the household hers was going to be.
Grahamenoun
English writer (born in Scotland) of children's stories (1859-1932)
From this reading "What for have you left your room and come here disturbing Mr. Grahame, you bold-faced hussy?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One point was obvious, that the moment had come when it would have to be decided, possibly finally, just what position in the household hers was going to be.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "What for have you left your room and come here disturbing Mr. Grahame, you bold-faced hussy?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A TUG OF WAR Perceiving that Isabel made no reply, Nannie addressed her again, with both in her manner and her words perhaps a superfluity of truculence.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "What for have you left your room and come here disturbing Mr. Grahame, you bold-faced hussy?"
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading One point was obvious, that the moment had come when it would have to be decided, possibly finally, just what position in the household hers was going to be.
a social unit living together
From this reading One point was obvious, that the moment had come when it would have to be decided, possibly finally, just what position in the household hers was going to be.
hussynounUS /ˈhʌsi/
a woman adulterer
From this reading "What for have you left your room and come here disturbing Mr. Grahame, you bold-faced hussy?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TUG OF WAR Perceiving that Isabel made no reply, Nannie addressed her again, with both in her manner and her words perhaps a superfluity of truculence.
Isabel
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From this reading A TUG OF WAR Perceiving that Isabel made no reply, Nannie addressed her again, with both in her manner and her words perhaps a superfluity of truculence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not unlikely that a rapid debate was taking place in her mind as to what exactly was the _role_ it was most advisable that she should play.
and nothing more
From this reading One point was obvious, that the moment had come when it would have to be decided, possibly finally, just what position in the household hers was going to be.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "What for have you left your room and come here disturbing Mr. Grahame, you bold-faced hussy?"
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A TUG OF WAR Perceiving that Isabel made no reply, Nannie addressed her again, with both in her manner and her words perhaps a superfluity of truculence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A TUG OF WAR Perceiving that Isabel made no reply, Nannie addressed her again, with both in her manner and her words perhaps a superfluity of truculence.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was not unlikely that a rapid debate was taking place in her mind as to what exactly was the _role_ it was most advisable that she should play.
a particular point in time
From this reading One point was obvious, that the moment had come when it would have to be decided, possibly finally, just what position in the household hers was going to be.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was not unlikely that a rapid debate was taking place in her mind as to what exactly was the _role_ it was most advisable that she should play.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "What for have you left your room and come here disturbing Mr. Grahame, you bold-faced hussy?"
Nannie
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From this reading A TUG OF WAR Perceiving that Isabel made no reply, Nannie addressed her again, with both in her manner and her words perhaps a superfluity of truculence.
Nannie's
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From this reading Nannie's appearance and the vigour of her speech, both of which were probably a trifle unexpected, seemed to take Isabel somewhat aback.
not any; not one
From this reading A TUG OF WAR Perceiving that Isabel made no reply, Nannie addressed her again, with both in her manner and her words perhaps a superfluity of truculence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not unlikely that a rapid debate was taking place in her mind as to what exactly was the _role_ it was most advisable that she should play.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading One point was obvious, that the moment had come when it would have to be decided, possibly finally, just what position in the household hers was going to be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TUG OF WAR Perceiving that Isabel made no reply, Nannie addressed her again, with both in her manner and her words perhaps a superfluity of truculence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One point was obvious, that the moment had come when it would have to be decided, possibly finally, just what position in the household hers was going to be.
PerceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading A TUG OF WAR Perceiving that Isabel made no reply, Nannie addressed her again, with both in her manner and her words perhaps a superfluity of truculence.
by chance
From this reading A TUG OF WAR Perceiving that Isabel made no reply, Nannie addressed her again, with both in her manner and her words perhaps a superfluity of truculence.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was not unlikely that a rapid debate was taking place in her mind as to what exactly was the _role_ it was most advisable that she should play.
participate in games or sport
From this reading It was not unlikely that a rapid debate was taking place in her mind as to what exactly was the _role_ it was most advisable that she should play.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading One point was obvious, that the moment had come when it would have to be decided, possibly finally, just what position in the household hers was going to be.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading One point was obvious, that the moment had come when it would have to be decided, possibly finally, just what position in the household hers was going to be.
by chance
From this reading One point was obvious, that the moment had come when it would have to be decided, possibly finally, just what position in the household hers was going to be.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Nannie's appearance and the vigour of her speech, both of which were probably a trifle unexpected, seemed to take Isabel somewhat aback.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading It was not unlikely that a rapid debate was taking place in her mind as to what exactly was the _role_ it was most advisable that she should play.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading A TUG OF WAR Perceiving that Isabel made no reply, Nannie addressed her again, with both in her manner and her words perhaps a superfluity of truculence.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading It was not unlikely that a rapid debate was taking place in her mind as to what exactly was the _role_ it was most advisable that she should play.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "What for have you left your room and come here disturbing Mr. Grahame, you bold-faced hussy?"
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nannie's appearance and the vigour of her speech, both of which were probably a trifle unexpected, seemed to take Isabel somewhat aback.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not unlikely that a rapid debate was taking place in her mind as to what exactly was the _role_ it was most advisable that she should play.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was not unlikely that a rapid debate was taking place in her mind as to what exactly was the _role_ it was most advisable that she should play.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Nannie's appearance and the vigour of her speech, both of which were probably a trifle unexpected, seemed to take Isabel somewhat aback.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Nannie's appearance and the vigour of her speech, both of which were probably a trifle unexpected, seemed to take Isabel somewhat aback.
superfluitynoun
extreme excess
From this reading A TUG OF WAR Perceiving that Isabel made no reply, Nannie addressed her again, with both in her manner and her words perhaps a superfluity of truculence.
carry out
From this reading Nannie's appearance and the vigour of her speech, both of which were probably a trifle unexpected, seemed to take Isabel somewhat aback.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It was not unlikely that a rapid debate was taking place in her mind as to what exactly was the _role_ it was most advisable that she should play.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A TUG OF WAR Perceiving that Isabel made no reply, Nannie addressed her again, with both in her manner and her words perhaps a superfluity of truculence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nannie's appearance and the vigour of her speech, both of which were probably a trifle unexpected, seemed to take Isabel somewhat aback.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nannie's appearance and the vigour of her speech, both of which were probably a trifle unexpected, seemed to take Isabel somewhat aback.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Nannie's appearance and the vigour of her speech, both of which were probably a trifle unexpected, seemed to take Isabel somewhat aback.
truculencenoun
obstreperous and defiant aggressiveness
From this reading A TUG OF WAR Perceiving that Isabel made no reply, Nannie addressed her again, with both in her manner and her words perhaps a superfluity of truculence.
TUGverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading A TUG OF WAR Perceiving that Isabel made no reply, Nannie addressed her again, with both in her manner and her words perhaps a superfluity of truculence.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Nannie's appearance and the vigour of her speech, both of which were probably a trifle unexpected, seemed to take Isabel somewhat aback.
unlikelyadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪkli/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading It was not unlikely that a rapid debate was taking place in her mind as to what exactly was the _role_ it was most advisable that she should play.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading Nannie's appearance and the vigour of her speech, both of which were probably a trifle unexpected, seemed to take Isabel somewhat aback.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A TUG OF WAR Perceiving that Isabel made no reply, Nannie addressed her again, with both in her manner and her words perhaps a superfluity of truculence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not unlikely that a rapid debate was taking place in her mind as to what exactly was the _role_ it was most advisable that she should play.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nannie's appearance and the vigour of her speech, both of which were probably a trifle unexpected, seemed to take Isabel somewhat aback.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What for have you left your room and come here disturbing Mr. Grahame, you bold-faced hussy?"
at the time that
From this reading One point was obvious, that the moment had come when it would have to be decided, possibly finally, just what position in the household hers was going to be.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nannie's appearance and the vigour of her speech, both of which were probably a trifle unexpected, seemed to take Isabel somewhat aback.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A TUG OF WAR Perceiving that Isabel made no reply, Nannie addressed her again, with both in her manner and her words perhaps a superfluity of truculence.
the words that are spoken
From this reading A TUG OF WAR Perceiving that Isabel made no reply, Nannie addressed her again, with both in her manner and her words perhaps a superfluity of truculence.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One point was obvious, that the moment had come when it would have to be decided, possibly finally, just what position in the household hers was going to be.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What for have you left your room and come here disturbing Mr. Grahame, you bold-faced hussy?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What for have you left your room and come here disturbing Mr. Grahame, you bold-faced hussy?"
