used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading |IT was early on the same afternoon that Beatrice Avon received intimation of a visitor--a lady, the butler said, who gave the name of Mrs. Mowbray.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading |IT was early on the same afternoon that Beatrice Avon received intimation of a visitor--a lady, the butler said, who gave the name of Mrs. Mowbray.
(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 “Was it possible,” she thought, “that her visitor was the Mrs. Mowbray whose portraits in the character of Cymbeline were in all the illustrated papers?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There may have been many Mrs. Mowbrays in London, but there was only one woman with such a figure, and such a face.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I do not know any Mrs. Mowbray, but, of course, I’ll see her,” was the reply that Beatrice gave to the inquiry if she were at home.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I do not know any Mrs. Mowbray, but, of course, I’ll see her,” was the reply that Beatrice gave to the inquiry if she were at home.
AvonnounUS /ˈeɪvɑːn/
a river in southwestern England rising in Gloucestershire and flowing through Bristol to empty into the estuary of the Severn
From this reading |IT was early on the same afternoon that Beatrice Avon received intimation of a visitor--a lady, the butler said, who gave the name of Mrs. Mowbray.
awryadjectiveUS /ərˈaɪ/
turned or twisted toward one side
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading |IT was early on the same afternoon that Beatrice Avon received intimation of a visitor--a lady, the butler said, who gave the name of Mrs. Mowbray.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There may have been many Mrs. Mowbrays in London, but there was only one woman with such a figure, and such a face.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I do not know any Mrs. Mowbray, but, of course, I’ll see her,” was the reply that Beatrice gave to the inquiry if she were at home.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading |IT was early on the same afternoon that Beatrice Avon received intimation of a visitor--a lady, the butler said, who gave the name of Mrs. Mowbray.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading “Was it possible,” she thought, “that her visitor was the Mrs. Mowbray whose portraits in the character of Cymbeline were in all the illustrated papers?”
consistentadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪstənt/
(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “I do not know any Mrs. Mowbray, but, of course, I’ll see her,” was the reply that Beatrice gave to the inquiry if she were at home.
Cymbeline
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From this reading “Was it possible,” she thought, “that her visitor was the Mrs. Mowbray whose portraits in the character of Cymbeline were in all the illustrated papers?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I do not know any Mrs. Mowbray, but, of course, I’ll see her,” was the reply that Beatrice gave to the inquiry if she were at home.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading |IT was early on the same afternoon that Beatrice Avon received intimation of a visitor--a lady, the butler said, who gave the name of Mrs. Mowbray.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There may have been many Mrs. Mowbrays in London, but there was only one woman with such a figure, and such a face.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading There may have been many Mrs. Mowbrays in London, but there was only one woman with such a figure, and such a face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading |IT was early on the same afternoon that Beatrice Avon received intimation of a visitor--a lady, the butler said, who gave the name of Mrs. Mowbray.
a young female
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There may have been many Mrs. Mowbrays in London, but there was only one woman with such a figure, and such a face.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I do not know any Mrs. Mowbray, but, of course, I’ll see her,” was the reply that Beatrice gave to the inquiry if she were at home.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “I do not know any Mrs. Mowbray, but, of course, I’ll see her,” was the reply that Beatrice gave to the inquiry if she were at home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I do not know any Mrs. Mowbray, but, of course, I’ll see her,” was the reply that Beatrice gave to the inquiry if she were at home.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I do not know any Mrs. Mowbray, but, of course, I’ll see her,” was the reply that Beatrice gave to the inquiry if she were at home.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I do not know any Mrs. Mowbray, but, of course, I’ll see her,” was the reply that Beatrice gave to the inquiry if she were at home.
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading “Was it possible,” she thought, “that her visitor was the Mrs. Mowbray whose portraits in the character of Cymbeline were in all the illustrated papers?”
an instinctive motive
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Was it possible,” she thought, “that her visitor was the Mrs. Mowbray whose portraits in the character of Cymbeline were in all the illustrated papers?”
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading “I do not know any Mrs. Mowbray, but, of course, I’ll see her,” was the reply that Beatrice gave to the inquiry if she were at home.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading |IT was early on the same afternoon that Beatrice Avon received intimation of a visitor--a lady, the butler said, who gave the name of Mrs. Mowbray.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading |IT was early on the same afternoon that Beatrice Avon received intimation of a visitor--a lady, the butler said, who gave the name of Mrs. Mowbray.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I do not know any Mrs. Mowbray, but, of course, I’ll see her,” was the reply that Beatrice gave to the inquiry if she were at home.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading |IT was early on the same afternoon that Beatrice Avon received intimation of a visitor--a lady, the butler said, who gave the name of Mrs. Mowbray.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading There may have been many Mrs. Mowbrays in London, but there was only one woman with such a figure, and such a face.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There may have been many Mrs. Mowbrays in London, but there was only one woman with such a figure, and such a face.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There may have been many Mrs. Mowbrays in London, but there was only one woman with such a figure, and such a face.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
Mowbray
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading |IT was early on the same afternoon that Beatrice Avon received intimation of a visitor--a lady, the butler said, who gave the name of Mrs. Mowbray.
Mowbrays
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There may have been many Mrs. Mowbrays in London, but there was only one woman with such a figure, and such a face.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading |IT was early on the same afternoon that Beatrice Avon received intimation of a visitor--a lady, the butler said, who gave the name of Mrs. Mowbray.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading |IT was early on the same afternoon that Beatrice Avon received intimation of a visitor--a lady, the butler said, who gave the name of Mrs. Mowbray.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I do not know any Mrs. Mowbray, but, of course, I’ll see her,” was the reply that Beatrice gave to the inquiry if she were at home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading |IT was early on the same afternoon that Beatrice Avon received intimation of a visitor--a lady, the butler said, who gave the name of Mrs. Mowbray.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading |IT was early on the same afternoon that Beatrice Avon received intimation of a visitor--a lady, the butler said, who gave the name of Mrs. Mowbray.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There may have been many Mrs. Mowbrays in London, but there was only one woman with such a figure, and such a face.
and nothing more
From this reading There may have been many Mrs. Mowbrays in London, but there was only one woman with such a figure, and such a face.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading “Was it possible,” she thought, “that her visitor was the Mrs. Mowbray whose portraits in the character of Cymbeline were in all the illustrated papers?”
portraitsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrəts/
plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading “Was it possible,” she thought, “that her visitor was the Mrs. Mowbray whose portraits in the character of Cymbeline were in all the illustrated papers?”
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “Was it possible,” she thought, “that her visitor was the Mrs. Mowbray whose portraits in the character of Cymbeline were in all the illustrated papers?”
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading |IT was early on the same afternoon that Beatrice Avon received intimation of a visitor--a lady, the butler said, who gave the name of Mrs. Mowbray.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “I do not know any Mrs. Mowbray, but, of course, I’ll see her,” was the reply that Beatrice gave to the inquiry if she were at home.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading |IT was early on the same afternoon that Beatrice Avon received intimation of a visitor--a lady, the butler said, who gave the name of Mrs. Mowbray.
Identical; not different.
From this reading |IT was early on the same afternoon that Beatrice Avon received intimation of a visitor--a lady, the butler said, who gave the name of Mrs. Mowbray.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I do not know any Mrs. Mowbray, but, of course, I’ll see her,” was the reply that Beatrice gave to the inquiry if she were at home.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I do not know any Mrs. Mowbray, but, of course, I’ll see her,” was the reply that Beatrice gave to the inquiry if she were at home.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There may have been many Mrs. Mowbrays in London, but there was only one woman with such a figure, and such a face.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading |IT was early on the same afternoon that Beatrice Avon received intimation of a visitor--a lady, the butler said, who gave the name of Mrs. Mowbray.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |IT was early on the same afternoon that Beatrice Avon received intimation of a visitor--a lady, the butler said, who gave the name of Mrs. Mowbray.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There may have been many Mrs. Mowbrays in London, but there was only one woman with such a figure, and such a face.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Was it possible,” she thought, “that her visitor was the Mrs. Mowbray whose portraits in the character of Cymbeline were in all the illustrated papers?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I do not know any Mrs. Mowbray, but, of course, I’ll see her,” was the reply that Beatrice gave to the inquiry if she were at home.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
someone who visits
From this reading |IT was early on the same afternoon that Beatrice Avon received intimation of a visitor--a lady, the butler said, who gave the name of Mrs. Mowbray.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading |IT was early on the same afternoon that Beatrice Avon received intimation of a visitor--a lady, the butler said, who gave the name of Mrs. Mowbray.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I do not know any Mrs. Mowbray, but, of course, I’ll see her,” was the reply that Beatrice gave to the inquiry if she were at home.
which person or people
From this reading |IT was early on the same afternoon that Beatrice Avon received intimation of a visitor--a lady, the butler said, who gave the name of Mrs. Mowbray.
belonging to which person
From this reading “Was it possible,” she thought, “that her visitor was the Mrs. Mowbray whose portraits in the character of Cymbeline were in all the illustrated papers?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Before Beatrice, under the impulse of this thought, had glanced at herself in a mirror--for a girl does not like to appear before a woman of the highest reputation (for beauty) with hair more awry than is consistent with tradition--her mind was set at rest.
