used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was to be a small dinner party at the Manor House that evening.
in addition
From this reading Mr. Vernon Mallory and his daughter were coming, also Leslie Chermside and Travers Nugent, as well as a few local people in whom we are not interested.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Vernon Mallory and his daughter were coming, also Leslie Chermside and Travers Nugent, as well as a few local people in whom we are not interested.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Vernon Mallory and his daughter were coming, also Leslie Chermside and Travers Nugent, as well as a few local people in whom we are not interested.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was to be a small dinner party at the Manor House that evening.
Aubin
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From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading It was the day following that on which Aunt Sarah had raised hopes for her protegees, which, so far as one of them was concerned, were so rudely dashed in the card-room at the club.
BARBEDadjectiveUS /bɑːrbd/
capable of wounding
From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was to be a small dinner party at the Manor House that evening.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The maid glanced furtively at the beautiful face in the mirror opposite, and took note of the dreamy happiness in Violet Maynard's eyes.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
brushingnounUS /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/
the act of brushing your teeth
From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
card-room
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From this reading It was the day following that on which Aunt Sarah had raised hopes for her protegees, which, so far as one of them was concerned, were so rudely dashed in the card-room at the club.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
Chermside
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From this reading Mr. Vernon Mallory and his daughter were coming, also Leslie Chermside and Travers Nugent, as well as a few local people in whom we are not interested.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading It was the day following that on which Aunt Sarah had raised hopes for her protegees, which, so far as one of them was concerned, were so rudely dashed in the card-room at the club.
coaxverbUS /koʊks/
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
coilnounUS /kɔɪl/
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Mr. Vernon Mallory and his daughter were coming, also Leslie Chermside and Travers Nugent, as well as a few local people in whom we are not interested.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading It was the day following that on which Aunt Sarah had raised hopes for her protegees, which, so far as one of them was concerned, were so rudely dashed in the card-room at the club.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading It was the day following that on which Aunt Sarah had raised hopes for her protegees, which, so far as one of them was concerned, were so rudely dashed in the card-room at the club.
a female human offspring
From this reading Mr. Vernon Mallory and his daughter were coming, also Leslie Chermside and Travers Nugent, as well as a few local people in whom we are not interested.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the day following that on which Aunt Sarah had raised hopes for her protegees, which, so far as one of them was concerned, were so rudely dashed in the card-room at the club.
deftadjectiveUS /deft/
skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands
From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading There was to be a small dinner party at the Manor House that evening.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading The maid glanced furtively at the beautiful face in the mirror opposite, and took note of the dreamy happiness in Violet Maynard's eyes.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading There was to be a small dinner party at the Manor House that evening.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The maid glanced furtively at the beautiful face in the mirror opposite, and took note of the dreamy happiness in Violet Maynard's eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The maid glanced furtively at the beautiful face in the mirror opposite, and took note of the dreamy happiness in Violet Maynard's eyes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was the day following that on which Aunt Sarah had raised hopes for her protegees, which, so far as one of them was concerned, were so rudely dashed in the card-room at the club.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mr. Vernon Mallory and his daughter were coming, also Leslie Chermside and Travers Nugent, as well as a few local people in whom we are not interested.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was the day following that on which Aunt Sarah had raised hopes for her protegees, which, so far as one of them was concerned, were so rudely dashed in the card-room at the club.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the day following that on which Aunt Sarah had raised hopes for her protegees, which, so far as one of them was concerned, were so rudely dashed in the card-room at the club.
furtivelyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrtɪvli/
in a furtive manner
From this reading The maid glanced furtively at the beautiful face in the mirror opposite, and took note of the dreamy happiness in Violet Maynard's eyes.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The maid glanced furtively at the beautiful face in the mirror opposite, and took note of the dreamy happiness in Violet Maynard's eyes.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the day following that on which Aunt Sarah had raised hopes for her protegees, which, so far as one of them was concerned, were so rudely dashed in the card-room at the club.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The maid glanced furtively at the beautiful face in the mirror opposite, and took note of the dreamy happiness in Violet Maynard's eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Vernon Mallory and his daughter were coming, also Leslie Chermside and Travers Nugent, as well as a few local people in whom we are not interested.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It was the day following that on which Aunt Sarah had raised hopes for her protegees, which, so far as one of them was concerned, were so rudely dashed in the card-room at the club.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was to be a small dinner party at the Manor House that evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Vernon Mallory and his daughter were coming, also Leslie Chermside and Travers Nugent, as well as a few local people in whom we are not interested.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Mr. Vernon Mallory and his daughter were coming, also Leslie Chermside and Travers Nugent, as well as a few local people in whom we are not interested.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the day following that on which Aunt Sarah had raised hopes for her protegees, which, so far as one of them was concerned, were so rudely dashed in the card-room at the club.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
Leslie
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From this reading Mr. Vernon Mallory and his daughter were coming, also Leslie Chermside and Travers Nugent, as well as a few local people in whom we are not interested.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Mr. Vernon Mallory and his daughter were coming, also Leslie Chermside and Travers Nugent, as well as a few local people in whom we are not interested.
Louise
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From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
a female domestic
From this reading The maid glanced furtively at the beautiful face in the mirror opposite, and took note of the dreamy happiness in Violet Maynard's eyes.
Mallory
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From this reading Mr. Vernon Mallory and his daughter were coming, also Leslie Chermside and Travers Nugent, as well as a few local people in whom we are not interested.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading There was to be a small dinner party at the Manor House that evening.
Maynard's
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From this reading The maid glanced furtively at the beautiful face in the mirror opposite, and took note of the dreamy happiness in Violet Maynard's eyes.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading The maid glanced furtively at the beautiful face in the mirror opposite, and took note of the dreamy happiness in Violet Maynard's eyes.
mistress's
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From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Vernon Mallory and his daughter were coming, also Leslie Chermside and Travers Nugent, as well as a few local people in whom we are not interested.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Vernon Mallory and his daughter were coming, also Leslie Chermside and Travers Nugent, as well as a few local people in whom we are not interested.
a brief written record
From this reading The maid glanced furtively at the beautiful face in the mirror opposite, and took note of the dreamy happiness in Violet Maynard's eyes.
Nugent
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From this reading Mr. Vernon Mallory and his daughter were coming, also Leslie Chermside and Travers Nugent, as well as a few local people in whom we are not interested.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the day following that on which Aunt Sarah had raised hopes for her protegees, which, so far as one of them was concerned, were so rudely dashed in the card-room at the club.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was the day following that on which Aunt Sarah had raised hopes for her protegees, which, so far as one of them was concerned, were so rudely dashed in the card-room at the club.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was the day following that on which Aunt Sarah had raised hopes for her protegees, which, so far as one of them was concerned, were so rudely dashed in the card-room at the club.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The maid glanced furtively at the beautiful face in the mirror opposite, and took note of the dreamy happiness in Violet Maynard's eyes.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading There was to be a small dinner party at the Manor House that evening.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Mr. Vernon Mallory and his daughter were coming, also Leslie Chermside and Travers Nugent, as well as a few local people in whom we are not interested.
in the near future
From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
protegees
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From this reading It was the day following that on which Aunt Sarah had raised hopes for her protegees, which, so far as one of them was concerned, were so rudely dashed in the card-room at the club.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading It was the day following that on which Aunt Sarah had raised hopes for her protegees, which, so far as one of them was concerned, were so rudely dashed in the card-room at the club.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading It was the day following that on which Aunt Sarah had raised hopes for her protegees, which, so far as one of them was concerned, were so rudely dashed in the card-room at the club.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading It was the day following that on which Aunt Sarah had raised hopes for her protegees, which, so far as one of them was concerned, were so rudely dashed in the card-room at the club.
SHAFTSnounUS /ʃæfts/
plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was to be a small dinner party at the Manor House that evening.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was the day following that on which Aunt Sarah had raised hopes for her protegees, which, so far as one of them was concerned, were so rudely dashed in the card-room at the club.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was to be a small dinner party at the Manor House that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was the day following that on which Aunt Sarah had raised hopes for her protegees, which, so far as one of them was concerned, were so rudely dashed in the card-room at the club.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was to be a small dinner party at the Manor House that evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was to be a small dinner party at the Manor House that evening.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The maid glanced furtively at the beautiful face in the mirror opposite, and took note of the dreamy happiness in Violet Maynard's eyes.
Travers
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From this reading Mr. Vernon Mallory and his daughter were coming, also Leslie Chermside and Travers Nugent, as well as a few local people in whom we are not interested.
tressesnounUS /ˈtresɪz/
plural of “tress” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
Vernon
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From this reading Mr. Vernon Mallory and his daughter were coming, also Leslie Chermside and Travers Nugent, as well as a few local people in whom we are not interested.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading The maid glanced furtively at the beautiful face in the mirror opposite, and took note of the dreamy happiness in Violet Maynard's eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was to be a small dinner party at the Manor House that evening.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Mr. Vernon Mallory and his daughter were coming, also Leslie Chermside and Travers Nugent, as well as a few local people in whom we are not interested.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Mr. Vernon Mallory and his daughter were coming, also Leslie Chermside and Travers Nugent, as well as a few local people in whom we are not interested.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Vernon Mallory and his daughter were coming, also Leslie Chermside and Travers Nugent, as well as a few local people in whom we are not interested.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Vernon Mallory and his daughter were coming, also Leslie Chermside and Travers Nugent, as well as a few local people in whom we are not interested.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading BARBED SHAFTS Louise Aubin stood behind her young mistress's dressing chair, brushing the glorious tresses which her deft fingers would presently coil and coax into the latest fashionable mode.
