used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading The last words have the accent of an interrogation, of an appeal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The last words have the accent of an interrogation, of an appeal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
aphisnoun
type genus of the Aphididae: injurious to fruit trees and vegetables
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading The last words have the accent of an interrogation, of an appeal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Brandolin looks at her with impassioned eyes: he has grown very pale.
BabenounUS /beɪb/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
Brandolin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Brandolin looks at her with impassioned eyes: he has grown very pale.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "It is no jest with me," he says, under his breath.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
courtiernounUS /ˈkɔːrtiər/
an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Brandolin looks at her with impassioned eyes: he has grown very pale.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I would give you my life if you would take it?"
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Brandolin looks at her with impassioned eyes: he has grown very pale.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The last words have the accent of an interrogation, of an appeal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Brandolin looks at her with impassioned eyes: he has grown very pale.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "It is no jest with me," he says, under his breath.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I would give you my life if you would take it?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I would give you my life if you would take it?"
impassionedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæʃənd/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Brandolin looks at her with impassioned eyes: he has grown very pale.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
interrogationnounUS /ɪnˌter.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
The formal questioning of a suspect by police detectives or magistrates.
From this reading The last words have the accent of an interrogation, of an appeal.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "It is no jest with me," he says, under his breath.
immediately past
From this reading The last words have the accent of an interrogation, of an appeal.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "I would give you my life if you would take it?"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Brandolin looks at her with impassioned eyes: he has grown very pale.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is no jest with me," he says, under his breath.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I would give you my life if you would take it?"
not any; not one
From this reading "It is no jest with me," he says, under his breath.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Brandolin looks at her with impassioned eyes: he has grown very pale.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
Sabaroff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
shakesnounUS /ʃeɪks/
plural of “shake” — building material used as siding or roofing
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
carry out
From this reading "I would give you my life if you would take it?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
tremornounUS /ˈtremər/
an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
precisely as stated
From this reading Brandolin looks at her with impassioned eyes: he has grown very pale.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Brandolin looks at her with impassioned eyes: he has grown very pale.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The last words have the accent of an interrogation, of an appeal.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I would give you my life if you would take it?"
Xenia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The Babe is a better courtier than gardener," says Xenia Sabaroff, as she shakes a green aphis out of her rose: her tone is careless, but her voice is not quite under her command, and has a little tremor in it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I would give you my life if you would take it?"
