used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Leeby had refused to be drawn into conversation, like one who knew her place, yet all her actions were genteel and her monosyllabic replies in the Englishy tongue, as of one who was, after all, a little above the common.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Leeby had refused to be drawn into conversation, like one who knew her place, yet all her actions were genteel and her monosyllabic replies in the Englishy tongue, as of one who was, after all, a little above the common.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Leeby had refused to be drawn into conversation, like one who knew her place, yet all her actions were genteel and her monosyllabic replies in the Englishy tongue, as of one who was, after all, a little above the common.
(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 Leeby had refused to be drawn into conversation, like one who knew her place, yet all her actions were genteel and her monosyllabic replies in the Englishy tongue, as of one who was, after all, a little above the common.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On bringing home his bride, the minister showed her to us, and we thought she would do when she realized that she was not the minister.
react verbally
From this reading When the minister's wife asked her whether she took sugar and cream, she said politely, "If you please" (though she did not take sugar), a reply that contrasted with Hendry's equally well-intended answer to the same question.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When the minister's wife asked her whether she took sugar and cream, she said politely, "If you please" (though she did not take sugar), a reply that contrasted with Hendry's equally well-intended answer to the same question.
in or near a particular place or position
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Leeby had refused to be drawn into conversation, like one who knew her place, yet all her actions were genteel and her monosyllabic replies in the Englishy tongue, as of one who was, after all, a little above the common.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading On bringing home his bride, the minister showed her to us, and we thought she would do when she realized that she was not the minister.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading On bringing home his bride, the minister showed her to us, and we thought she would do when she realized that she was not the minister.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Leeby had refused to be drawn into conversation, like one who knew her place, yet all her actions were genteel and her monosyllabic replies in the Englishy tongue, as of one who was, after all, a little above the common.
contrastedverbUS /kənˈtræstəd/
past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
From this reading When the minister's wife asked her whether she took sugar and cream, she said politely, "If you please" (though she did not take sugar), a reply that contrasted with Hendry's equally well-intended answer to the same question.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Leeby had refused to be drawn into conversation, like one who knew her place, yet all her actions were genteel and her monosyllabic replies in the Englishy tongue, as of one who was, after all, a little above the common.
cowedverbUS /kaʊd/
past form of “cow” — subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading When the minister's wife asked her whether she took sugar and cream, she said politely, "If you please" (though she did not take sugar), a reply that contrasted with Hendry's equally well-intended answer to the same question.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When the minister's wife asked her whether she took sugar and cream, she said politely, "If you please" (though she did not take sugar), a reply that contrasted with Hendry's equally well-intended answer to the same question.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading On bringing home his bride, the minister showed her to us, and we thought she would do when she realized that she was not the minister.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Leeby had refused to be drawn into conversation, like one who knew her place, yet all her actions were genteel and her monosyllabic replies in the Englishy tongue, as of one who was, after all, a little above the common.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
Englishy
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From this reading Leeby had refused to be drawn into conversation, like one who knew her place, yet all her actions were genteel and her monosyllabic replies in the Englishy tongue, as of one who was, after all, a little above the common.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading When the minister's wife asked her whether she took sugar and cream, she said politely, "If you please" (though she did not take sugar), a reply that contrasted with Hendry's equally well-intended answer to the same question.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
genteeladjectiveUS /dʒenˈtiːl/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading Leeby had refused to be drawn into conversation, like one who knew her place, yet all her actions were genteel and her monosyllabic replies in the Englishy tongue, as of one who was, after all, a little above the common.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Leeby had refused to be drawn into conversation, like one who knew her place, yet all her actions were genteel and her monosyllabic replies in the Englishy tongue, as of one who was, after all, a little above the common.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
Hendry's
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From this reading When the minister's wife asked her whether she took sugar and cream, she said politely, "If you please" (though she did not take sugar), a reply that contrasted with Hendry's equally well-intended answer to the same question.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On bringing home his bride, the minister showed her to us, and we thought she would do when she realized that she was not the minister.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On bringing home his bride, the minister showed her to us, and we thought she would do when she realized that she was not the minister.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading On bringing home his bride, the minister showed her to us, and we thought she would do when she realized that she was not the minister.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When the minister's wife asked her whether she took sugar and cream, she said politely, "If you please" (though she did not take sugar), a reply that contrasted with Hendry's equally well-intended answer to the same question.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Leeby had refused to be drawn into conversation, like one who knew her place, yet all her actions were genteel and her monosyllabic replies in the Englishy tongue, as of one who was, after all, a little above the common.
Jamie
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From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Leeby had refused to be drawn into conversation, like one who knew her place, yet all her actions were genteel and her monosyllabic replies in the Englishy tongue, as of one who was, after all, a little above the common.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
Leeby
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From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Leeby had refused to be drawn into conversation, like one who knew her place, yet all her actions were genteel and her monosyllabic replies in the Englishy tongue, as of one who was, after all, a little above the common.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Leeby had refused to be drawn into conversation, like one who knew her place, yet all her actions were genteel and her monosyllabic replies in the Englishy tongue, as of one who was, after all, a little above the common.
MANSEnoun
a large and imposing house
From this reading VISITORS AT THE MANSE.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading On bringing home his bride, the minister showed her to us, and we thought she would do when she realized that she was not the minister.
minister'snounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading When the minister's wife asked her whether she took sugar and cream, she said politely, "If you please" (though she did not take sugar), a reply that contrasted with Hendry's equally well-intended answer to the same question.
monosyllabicadjective
having or characterized by or consisting of one syllable
From this reading Leeby had refused to be drawn into conversation, like one who knew her place, yet all her actions were genteel and her monosyllabic replies in the Englishy tongue, as of one who was, after all, a little above the common.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On bringing home his bride, the minister showed her to us, and we thought she would do when she realized that she was not the minister.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On bringing home his bride, the minister showed her to us, and we thought she would do when she realized that she was not the minister.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Leeby had refused to be drawn into conversation, like one who knew her place, yet all her actions were genteel and her monosyllabic replies in the Englishy tongue, as of one who was, after all, a little above the common.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Leeby had refused to be drawn into conversation, like one who knew her place, yet all her actions were genteel and her monosyllabic replies in the Englishy tongue, as of one who was, after all, a little above the common.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading When the minister's wife asked her whether she took sugar and cream, she said politely, "If you please" (though she did not take sugar), a reply that contrasted with Hendry's equally well-intended answer to the same question.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading When the minister's wife asked her whether she took sugar and cream, she said politely, "If you please" (though she did not take sugar), a reply that contrasted with Hendry's equally well-intended answer to the same question.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading When the minister's wife asked her whether she took sugar and cream, she said politely, "If you please" (though she did not take sugar), a reply that contrasted with Hendry's equally well-intended answer to the same question.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading On bringing home his bride, the minister showed her to us, and we thought she would do when she realized that she was not the minister.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Leeby had refused to be drawn into conversation, like one who knew her place, yet all her actions were genteel and her monosyllabic replies in the Englishy tongue, as of one who was, after all, a little above the common.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Leeby had refused to be drawn into conversation, like one who knew her place, yet all her actions were genteel and her monosyllabic replies in the Englishy tongue, as of one who was, after all, a little above the common.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading When the minister's wife asked her whether she took sugar and cream, she said politely, "If you please" (though she did not take sugar), a reply that contrasted with Hendry's equally well-intended answer to the same question.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When the minister's wife asked her whether she took sugar and cream, she said politely, "If you please" (though she did not take sugar), a reply that contrasted with Hendry's equally well-intended answer to the same question.
Identical; not different.
From this reading When the minister's wife asked her whether she took sugar and cream, she said politely, "If you please" (though she did not take sugar), a reply that contrasted with Hendry's equally well-intended answer to the same question.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On bringing home his bride, the minister showed her to us, and we thought she would do when she realized that she was not the minister.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On bringing home his bride, the minister showed her to us, and we thought she would do when she realized that she was not the minister.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading When the minister's wife asked her whether she took sugar and cream, she said politely, "If you please" (though she did not take sugar), a reply that contrasted with Hendry's equally well-intended answer to the same question.
carry out
From this reading When the minister's wife asked her whether she took sugar and cream, she said politely, "If you please" (though she did not take sugar), a reply that contrasted with Hendry's equally well-intended answer to the same question.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On bringing home his bride, the minister showed her to us, and we thought she would do when she realized that she was not the minister.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VISITORS AT THE MANSE.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading On bringing home his bride, the minister showed her to us, and we thought she would do when she realized that she was not the minister.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On bringing home his bride, the minister showed her to us, and we thought she would do when she realized that she was not the minister.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Leeby had refused to be drawn into conversation, like one who knew her place, yet all her actions were genteel and her monosyllabic replies in the Englishy tongue, as of one who was, after all, a little above the common.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When the minister's wife asked her whether she took sugar and cream, she said politely, "If you please" (though she did not take sugar), a reply that contrasted with Hendry's equally well-intended answer to the same question.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On bringing home his bride, the minister showed her to us, and we thought she would do when she realized that she was not the minister.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading VISITORS AT THE MANSE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On bringing home his bride, the minister showed her to us, and we thought she would do when she realized that she was not the minister.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On bringing home his bride, the minister showed her to us, and we thought she would do when she realized that she was not the minister.
well-intended
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From this reading When the minister's wife asked her whether she took sugar and cream, she said politely, "If you please" (though she did not take sugar), a reply that contrasted with Hendry's equally well-intended answer to the same question.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
at the time that
From this reading On bringing home his bride, the minister showed her to us, and we thought she would do when she realized that she was not the minister.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading When the minister's wife asked her whether she took sugar and cream, she said politely, "If you please" (though she did not take sugar), a reply that contrasted with Hendry's equally well-intended answer to the same question.
which person or people
From this reading Leeby had refused to be drawn into conversation, like one who knew her place, yet all her actions were genteel and her monosyllabic replies in the Englishy tongue, as of one who was, after all, a little above the common.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading When the minister's wife asked her whether she took sugar and cream, she said politely, "If you please" (though she did not take sugar), a reply that contrasted with Hendry's equally well-intended answer to the same question.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was a grand lady from Edinburgh, though very frank, and we simple folk amused her a good deal, especially when we were sitting cowed in the manse parlour drinking a dish of tea with her, as happened to Leeby, her father, and me, three days before Jamie came home.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On bringing home his bride, the minister showed her to us, and we thought she would do when she realized that she was not the minister.
but in spite of that
From this reading Leeby had refused to be drawn into conversation, like one who knew her place, yet all her actions were genteel and her monosyllabic replies in the Englishy tongue, as of one who was, after all, a little above the common.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When the minister's wife asked her whether she took sugar and cream, she said politely, "If you please" (though she did not take sugar), a reply that contrasted with Hendry's equally well-intended answer to the same question.
