used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
ahemnoun
the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.
From this reading Your embassy was a failure; defeat is written on your face--ahem--I told you so!”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I’ve wasted my whole morning fighting for you, I am worsted in the battle, and you receive me with grins and gibes!”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Her brother was awaiting her in the smoking-room, and as she entered and threw off her furs, he said-- “So it was no go, Leila!
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading “Now, Owen, I call this base ingratitude.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading I’ve wasted my whole morning fighting for you, I am worsted in the battle, and you receive me with grins and gibes!”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
borrowverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊ/
get temporarily
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Her brother was awaiting her in the smoking-room, and as she entered and threw off her furs, he said-- “So it was no go, Leila!
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Now, Owen, I call this base ingratitude.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Your embassy was a failure; defeat is written on your face--ahem--I told you so!”
someone who is a detective
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
embassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading Your embassy was a failure; defeat is written on your face--ahem--I told you so!”
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Her brother was awaiting her in the smoking-room, and as she entered and threw off her furs, he said-- “So it was no go, Leila!
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Your embassy was a failure; defeat is written on your face--ahem--I told you so!”
an act that fails
From this reading Your embassy was a failure; defeat is written on your face--ahem--I told you so!”
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading I’ve wasted my whole morning fighting for you, I am worsted in the battle, and you receive me with grins and gibes!”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
fursnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading Her brother was awaiting her in the smoking-room, and as she entered and threw off her furs, he said-- “So it was no go, Leila!
gibesnounUS /dʒaɪbz/
plural of “gibe” — an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
From this reading I’ve wasted my whole morning fighting for you, I am worsted in the battle, and you receive me with grins and gibes!”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Her brother was awaiting her in the smoking-room, and as she entered and threw off her furs, he said-- “So it was no go, Leila!
death of a person
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
grinsnounUS /ɡrɪnz/
plural of “grin” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading I’ve wasted my whole morning fighting for you, I am worsted in the battle, and you receive me with grins and gibes!”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her brother was awaiting her in the smoking-room, and as she entered and threw off her furs, he said-- “So it was no go, Leila!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Your embassy was a failure; defeat is written on your face--ahem--I told you so!”
I've
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From this reading I’ve wasted my whole morning fighting for you, I am worsted in the battle, and you receive me with grins and gibes!”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
ingratitudenoun
a lack of gratitude
From this reading “Now, Owen, I call this base ingratitude.
invulnerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvʌlnərəbəl/
immune to attack; impregnable
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your embassy was a failure; defeat is written on your face--ahem--I told you so!”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her brother was awaiting her in the smoking-room, and as she entered and threw off her furs, he said-- “So it was no go, Leila!
Kesters
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From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
Leila
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From this reading Her brother was awaiting her in the smoking-room, and as she entered and threw off her furs, he said-- “So it was no go, Leila!
LEILA'S
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From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I’ve wasted my whole morning fighting for you, I am worsted in the battle, and you receive me with grins and gibes!”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I’ve wasted my whole morning fighting for you, I am worsted in the battle, and you receive me with grins and gibes!”
motoredadjective
equipped with a motor or motors
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I’ve wasted my whole morning fighting for you, I am worsted in the battle, and you receive me with grins and gibes!”
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
not any; not one
From this reading Her brother was awaiting her in the smoking-room, and as she entered and threw off her furs, he said-- “So it was no go, Leila!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now, Owen, I call this base ingratitude.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Her brother was awaiting her in the smoking-room, and as she entered and threw off her furs, he said-- “So it was no go, Leila!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Your embassy was a failure; defeat is written on your face--ahem--I told you so!”
on one occasion
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
overpoweredverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/
past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading “Now, Owen, I call this base ingratitude.
established beyond doubt
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading I’ve wasted my whole morning fighting for you, I am worsted in the battle, and you receive me with grins and gibes!”
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
Rolls-Royce
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From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Her brother was awaiting her in the smoking-room, and as she entered and threw off her furs, he said-- “So it was no go, Leila!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
smoking-room
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From this reading Her brother was awaiting her in the smoking-room, and as she entered and threw off her furs, he said-- “So it was no go, Leila!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Now, Owen, I call this base ingratitude.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Her brother was awaiting her in the smoking-room, and as she entered and threw off her furs, he said-- “So it was no go, Leila!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Your embassy was a failure; defeat is written on your face--ahem--I told you so!”
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading I’ve wasted my whole morning fighting for you, I am worsted in the battle, and you receive me with grins and gibes!”
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I’ve wasted my whole morning fighting for you, I am worsted in the battle, and you receive me with grins and gibes!”
in the company of; together with
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading LEILA’S IDEA As Lady Kesters motored home in her smart new Rolls-Royce, her expression was unusually grave; for once Uncle Dick had proved invulnerable, and she was overpowered with surprise; for her ladyship was so accustomed “to push the world before her,” to borrow an Irish expression, that any little resistance affected her in the nature of a shock.
worstednounUS /ˈwɜːrstɪd/
a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit"
From this reading I’ve wasted my whole morning fighting for you, I am worsted in the battle, and you receive me with grins and gibes!”
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Your embassy was a failure; defeat is written on your face--ahem--I told you so!”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your embassy was a failure; defeat is written on your face--ahem--I told you so!”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your embassy was a failure; defeat is written on your face--ahem--I told you so!”
