used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Priscilla had just given an enthusiastic account of her new acquaintance, and Mrs. Redmond and Amy had listened with great attention.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Priscilla had just given an enthusiastic account of her new acquaintance, and Mrs. Redmond and Amy had listened with great attention.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading When Martine called her "Prissie," Priscilla knew that she meant mischief, and though in her inmost heart she admitted that Martine's teasing carried no real sting, she never stood this teasing with very good grace.
Airton
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From this reading "She isn't a Tory," she replied rather sharply; "there are no Tories in these days, and Eunice Airton is not a prig."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
Amy
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From this reading Priscilla had just given an enthusiastic account of her new acquaintance, and Mrs. Redmond and Amy had listened with great attention.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Priscilla had just given an enthusiastic account of her new acquaintance, and Mrs. Redmond and Amy had listened with great attention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Priscilla had just given an enthusiastic account of her new acquaintance, and Mrs. Redmond and Amy had listened with great attention.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But Martine only laughed; perhaps she retained too firmly in her mind the remembrance of Priscilla's indifference to Yvonne and was now trying to pay her back.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Martine only laughed; perhaps she retained too firmly in her mind the remembrance of Priscilla's indifference to Yvonne and was now trying to pay her back.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When Martine called her "Prissie," Priscilla knew that she meant mischief, and though in her inmost heart she admitted that Martine's teasing carried no real sting, she never stood this teasing with very good grace.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading When Martine called her "Prissie," Priscilla knew that she meant mischief, and though in her inmost heart she admitted that Martine's teasing carried no real sting, she never stood this teasing with very good grace.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "She isn't a Tory," she replied rather sharply; "there are no Tories in these days, and Eunice Airton is not a prig."
don't
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From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
Eunice
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From this reading "She isn't a Tory," she replied rather sharply; "there are no Tories in these days, and Eunice Airton is not a prig."
with resolute determination
From this reading But Martine only laughed; perhaps she retained too firmly in her mind the remembrance of Priscilla's indifference to Yvonne and was now trying to pay her back.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Priscilla had just given an enthusiastic account of her new acquaintance, and Mrs. Redmond and Amy had listened with great attention.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When Martine called her "Prissie," Priscilla knew that she meant mischief, and though in her inmost heart she admitted that Martine's teasing carried no real sting, she never stood this teasing with very good grace.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading When Martine called her "Prissie," Priscilla knew that she meant mischief, and though in her inmost heart she admitted that Martine's teasing carried no real sting, she never stood this teasing with very good grace.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Priscilla had just given an enthusiastic account of her new acquaintance, and Mrs. Redmond and Amy had listened with great attention.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Priscilla had just given an enthusiastic account of her new acquaintance, and Mrs. Redmond and Amy had listened with great attention.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading When Martine called her "Prissie," Priscilla knew that she meant mischief, and though in her inmost heart she admitted that Martine's teasing carried no real sting, she never stood this teasing with very good grace.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Martine called her "Prissie," Priscilla knew that she meant mischief, and though in her inmost heart she admitted that Martine's teasing carried no real sting, she never stood this teasing with very good grace.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading But Martine only laughed; perhaps she retained too firmly in her mind the remembrance of Priscilla's indifference to Yvonne and was now trying to pay her back.
inmostadjective
being deepest within the self
From this reading When Martine called her "Prissie," Priscilla knew that she meant mischief, and though in her inmost heart she admitted that Martine's teasing carried no real sting, she never stood this teasing with very good grace.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She isn't a Tory," she replied rather sharply; "there are no Tories in these days, and Eunice Airton is not a prig."
isn't
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From this reading "She isn't a Tory," she replied rather sharply; "there are no Tories in these days, and Eunice Airton is not a prig."
and nothing more
From this reading Priscilla had just given an enthusiastic account of her new acquaintance, and Mrs. Redmond and Amy had listened with great attention.
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 When Martine called her "Prissie," Priscilla knew that she meant mischief, and though in her inmost heart she admitted that Martine's teasing carried no real sting, she never stood this teasing with very good grace.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading But Martine only laughed; perhaps she retained too firmly in her mind the remembrance of Priscilla's indifference to Yvonne and was now trying to pay her back.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Priscilla had just given an enthusiastic account of her new acquaintance, and Mrs. Redmond and Amy had listened with great attention.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
Martine
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From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
Martine's
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From this reading When Martine called her "Prissie," Priscilla knew that she meant mischief, and though in her inmost heart she admitted that Martine's teasing carried no real sting, she never stood this teasing with very good grace.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading When Martine called her "Prissie," Priscilla knew that she meant mischief, and though in her inmost heart she admitted that Martine's teasing carried no real sting, she never stood this teasing with very good grace.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But Martine only laughed; perhaps she retained too firmly in her mind the remembrance of Priscilla's indifference to Yvonne and was now trying to pay her back.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading When Martine called her "Prissie," Priscilla knew that she meant mischief, and though in her inmost heart she admitted that Martine's teasing carried no real sting, she never stood this teasing with very good grace.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Priscilla had just given an enthusiastic account of her new acquaintance, and Mrs. Redmond and Amy had listened with great attention.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading When Martine called her "Prissie," Priscilla knew that she meant mischief, and though in her inmost heart she admitted that Martine's teasing carried no real sting, she never stood this teasing with very good grace.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Priscilla had just given an enthusiastic account of her new acquaintance, and Mrs. Redmond and Amy had listened with great attention.
not any; not one
From this reading When Martine called her "Prissie," Priscilla knew that she meant mischief, and though in her inmost heart she admitted that Martine's teasing carried no real sting, she never stood this teasing with very good grace.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "She isn't a Tory," she replied rather sharply; "there are no Tories in these days, and Eunice Airton is not a prig."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But Martine only laughed; perhaps she retained too firmly in her mind the remembrance of Priscilla's indifference to Yvonne and was now trying to pay her back.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Martine only laughed; perhaps she retained too firmly in her mind the remembrance of Priscilla's indifference to Yvonne and was now trying to pay her back.
and nothing more
From this reading But Martine only laughed; perhaps she retained too firmly in her mind the remembrance of Priscilla's indifference to Yvonne and was now trying to pay her back.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading But Martine only laughed; perhaps she retained too firmly in her mind the remembrance of Priscilla's indifference to Yvonne and was now trying to pay her back.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
by chance
From this reading But Martine only laughed; perhaps she retained too firmly in her mind the remembrance of Priscilla's indifference to Yvonne and was now trying to pay her back.
prignounUS /prɪɡ/
a person regarded as arrogant and annoying
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
Priscilla
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From this reading When Martine called her "Prissie," Priscilla knew that she meant mischief, and though in her inmost heart she admitted that Martine's teasing carried no real sting, she never stood this teasing with very good grace.
Priscilla's
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From this reading But Martine only laughed; perhaps she retained too firmly in her mind the remembrance of Priscilla's indifference to Yvonne and was now trying to pay her back.
Prissie
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From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
on the contrary
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading When Martine called her "Prissie," Priscilla knew that she meant mischief, and though in her inmost heart she admitted that Martine's teasing carried no real sting, she never stood this teasing with very good grace.
Redmond
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From this reading Priscilla had just given an enthusiastic account of her new acquaintance, and Mrs. Redmond and Amy had listened with great attention.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading But Martine only laughed; perhaps she retained too firmly in her mind the remembrance of Priscilla's indifference to Yvonne and was now trying to pay her back.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "She isn't a Tory," she replied rather sharply; "there are no Tories in these days, and Eunice Airton is not a prig."
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading But Martine only laughed; perhaps she retained too firmly in her mind the remembrance of Priscilla's indifference to Yvonne and was now trying to pay her back.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
express in words
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
in an aggressive manner
From this reading "She isn't a Tory," she replied rather sharply; "there are no Tories in these days, and Eunice Airton is not a prig."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Martine called her "Prissie," Priscilla knew that she meant mischief, and though in her inmost heart she admitted that Martine's teasing carried no real sting, she never stood this teasing with very good grace.
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading When Martine called her "Prissie," Priscilla knew that she meant mischief, and though in her inmost heart she admitted that Martine's teasing carried no real sting, she never stood this teasing with very good grace.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When Martine called her "Prissie," Priscilla knew that she meant mischief, and though in her inmost heart she admitted that Martine's teasing carried no real sting, she never stood this teasing with very good grace.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
teasingnounUS /ˈtiːzɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Martine called her "Prissie," Priscilla knew that she meant mischief, and though in her inmost heart she admitted that Martine's teasing carried no real sting, she never stood this teasing with very good grace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But Martine only laughed; perhaps she retained too firmly in her mind the remembrance of Priscilla's indifference to Yvonne and was now trying to pay her back.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "She isn't a Tory," she replied rather sharply; "there are no Tories in these days, and Eunice Airton is not a prig."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When Martine called her "Prissie," Priscilla knew that she meant mischief, and though in her inmost heart she admitted that Martine's teasing carried no real sting, she never stood this teasing with very good grace.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When Martine called her "Prissie," Priscilla knew that she meant mischief, and though in her inmost heart she admitted that Martine's teasing carried no real sting, she never stood this teasing with very good grace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Martine only laughed; perhaps she retained too firmly in her mind the remembrance of Priscilla's indifference to Yvonne and was now trying to pay her back.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
ToriesnounUS /ˈtɔːriːz/
plural of “tory” — an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading "She isn't a Tory," she replied rather sharply; "there are no Tories in these days, and Eunice Airton is not a prig."
TorynounUS /ˈtɔːri/
an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
hard to endure
From this reading But Martine only laughed; perhaps she retained too firmly in her mind the remembrance of Priscilla's indifference to Yvonne and was now trying to pay her back.
precisely as stated
From this reading When Martine called her "Prissie," Priscilla knew that she meant mischief, and though in her inmost heart she admitted that Martine's teasing carried no real sting, she never stood this teasing with very good grace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Martine only laughed; perhaps she retained too firmly in her mind the remembrance of Priscilla's indifference to Yvonne and was now trying to pay her back.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
at the time that
From this reading When Martine called her "Prissie," Priscilla knew that she meant mischief, and though in her inmost heart she admitted that Martine's teasing carried no real sting, she never stood this teasing with very good grace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Martine called her "Prissie," Priscilla knew that she meant mischief, and though in her inmost heart she admitted that Martine's teasing carried no real sting, she never stood this teasing with very good grace.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A TEA PARTY "Prissie, Prissie," said Martine, in a teasing tone, "you are altogether too enthusiastic; I don't believe in these perfect people, and your little Tory must be rather a prig, from what you say."
Yvonne
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From this reading But Martine only laughed; perhaps she retained too firmly in her mind the remembrance of Priscilla's indifference to Yvonne and was now trying to pay her back.
