used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Not see me?" exclaimed George Brooke, with a flushed cheek and a flashing eye.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Now for my horses and my people!--Ha! there she comes across the terrace; but I were wanting as much as herself in courtesy, were I to force the audience she refuses to request.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Not see me?" exclaimed George Brooke, with a flushed cheek and a flashing eye.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Pray tell her, master lackey, that I know no reason why any lady in the land should so forget that which is civil as to send so rough a message by such a messenger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Pray tell her, master lackey, that I know no reason why any lady in the land should so forget that which is civil as to send so rough a message by such a messenger.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Now for my horses and my people!--Ha! there she comes across the terrace; but I were wanting as much as herself in courtesy, were I to force the audience she refuses to request.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Body of Satan! but the lady is courteous.
BrookenounUS /brʊk/
English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading "Not see me?" exclaimed George Brooke, with a flushed cheek and a flashing eye.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Body of Satan! but the lady is courteous.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pray tell her, master lackey, that I know no reason why any lady in the land should so forget that which is civil as to send so rough a message by such a messenger.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading "Not see me?" exclaimed George Brooke, with a flushed cheek and a flashing eye.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading Pray tell her, master lackey, that I know no reason why any lady in the land should so forget that which is civil as to send so rough a message by such a messenger.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Now for my horses and my people!--Ha! there she comes across the terrace; but I were wanting as much as herself in courtesy, were I to force the audience she refuses to request.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading Body of Satan! but the lady is courteous.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Now for my horses and my people!--Ha! there she comes across the terrace; but I were wanting as much as herself in courtesy, were I to force the audience she refuses to request.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Not see me?" exclaimed George Brooke, with a flushed cheek and a flashing eye.
the organ of sight
From this reading "Not see me?" exclaimed George Brooke, with a flushed cheek and a flashing eye.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading "Not see me?" exclaimed George Brooke, with a flushed cheek and a flashing eye.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading "Not see me?" exclaimed George Brooke, with a flushed cheek and a flashing eye.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Not see me, for reasons I will know!
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Now for my horses and my people!--Ha! there she comes across the terrace; but I were wanting as much as herself in courtesy, were I to force the audience she refuses to request.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Pray tell her, master lackey, that I know no reason why any lady in the land should so forget that which is civil as to send so rough a message by such a messenger.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "Not see me?" exclaimed George Brooke, with a flushed cheek and a flashing eye.
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
From this reading Now for my horses and my people!--Ha! there she comes across the terrace; but I were wanting as much as herself in courtesy, were I to force the audience she refuses to request.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Pray tell her, master lackey, that I know no reason why any lady in the land should so forget that which is civil as to send so rough a message by such a messenger.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Now for my horses and my people!--Ha! there she comes across the terrace; but I were wanting as much as herself in courtesy, were I to force the audience she refuses to request.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Now for my horses and my people!--Ha! there she comes across the terrace; but I were wanting as much as herself in courtesy, were I to force the audience she refuses to request.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Not see me, for reasons I will know!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pray tell her, master lackey, that I know no reason why any lady in the land should so forget that which is civil as to send so rough a message by such a messenger.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Body of Satan! but the lady is courteous.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Not see me, for reasons I will know!
lackeynounUS /ˈlæki/
a male servant (especially a footman)
From this reading Pray tell her, master lackey, that I know no reason why any lady in the land should so forget that which is civil as to send so rough a message by such a messenger.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Body of Satan! but the lady is courteous.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Pray tell her, master lackey, that I know no reason why any lady in the land should so forget that which is civil as to send so rough a message by such a messenger.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Pray tell her, master lackey, that I know no reason why any lady in the land should so forget that which is civil as to send so rough a message by such a messenger.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Not see me?" exclaimed George Brooke, with a flushed cheek and a flashing eye.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Pray tell her, master lackey, that I know no reason why any lady in the land should so forget that which is civil as to send so rough a message by such a messenger.
a person who carries a message
From this reading Pray tell her, master lackey, that I know no reason why any lady in the land should so forget that which is civil as to send so rough a message by such a messenger.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Now for my horses and my people!--Ha! there she comes across the terrace; but I were wanting as much as herself in courtesy, were I to force the audience she refuses to request.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Now for my horses and my people!--Ha! there she comes across the terrace; but I were wanting as much as herself in courtesy, were I to force the audience she refuses to request.
not any; not one
From this reading Pray tell her, master lackey, that I know no reason why any lady in the land should so forget that which is civil as to send so rough a message by such a messenger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not see me?" exclaimed George Brooke, with a flushed cheek and a flashing eye.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now for my horses and my people!--Ha! there she comes across the terrace; but I were wanting as much as herself in courtesy, were I to force the audience she refuses to request.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Body of Satan! but the lady is courteous.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Now for my horses and my people!--Ha! there she comes across the terrace; but I were wanting as much as herself in courtesy, were I to force the audience she refuses to request.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Pray tell her, master lackey, that I know no reason why any lady in the land should so forget that which is civil as to send so rough a message by such a messenger.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Pray tell her, master lackey, that I know no reason why any lady in the land should so forget that which is civil as to send so rough a message by such a messenger.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Not see me, for reasons I will know!
refusesnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading Now for my horses and my people!--Ha! there she comes across the terrace; but I were wanting as much as herself in courtesy, were I to force the audience she refuses to request.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Now for my horses and my people!--Ha! there she comes across the terrace; but I were wanting as much as herself in courtesy, were I to force the audience she refuses to request.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Pray tell her, master lackey, that I know no reason why any lady in the land should so forget that which is civil as to send so rough a message by such a messenger.
SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Body of Satan! but the lady is courteous.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Not see me?" exclaimed George Brooke, with a flushed cheek and a flashing eye.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Pray tell her, master lackey, that I know no reason why any lady in the land should so forget that which is civil as to send so rough a message by such a messenger.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now for my horses and my people!--Ha! there she comes across the terrace; but I were wanting as much as herself in courtesy, were I to force the audience she refuses to request.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Pray tell her, master lackey, that I know no reason why any lady in the land should so forget that which is civil as to send so rough a message by such a messenger.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Pray tell her, master lackey, that I know no reason why any lady in the land should so forget that which is civil as to send so rough a message by such a messenger.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Pray tell her, master lackey, that I know no reason why any lady in the land should so forget that which is civil as to send so rough a message by such a messenger.
express in words
From this reading Pray tell her, master lackey, that I know no reason why any lady in the land should so forget that which is civil as to send so rough a message by such a messenger.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Now for my horses and my people!--Ha! there she comes across the terrace; but I were wanting as much as herself in courtesy, were I to force the audience she refuses to request.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pray tell her, master lackey, that I know no reason why any lady in the land should so forget that which is civil as to send so rough a message by such a messenger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Body of Satan! but the lady is courteous.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Now for my horses and my people!--Ha! there she comes across the terrace; but I were wanting as much as herself in courtesy, were I to force the audience she refuses to request.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pray tell her, master lackey, that I know no reason why any lady in the land should so forget that which is civil as to send so rough a message by such a messenger.
nonexistent
From this reading Now for my horses and my people!--Ha! there she comes across the terrace; but I were wanting as much as herself in courtesy, were I to force the audience she refuses to request.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now for my horses and my people!--Ha! there she comes across the terrace; but I were wanting as much as herself in courtesy, were I to force the audience she refuses to request.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Pray tell her, master lackey, that I know no reason why any lady in the land should so forget that which is civil as to send so rough a message by such a messenger.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Pray tell her, master lackey, that I know no reason why any lady in the land should so forget that which is civil as to send so rough a message by such a messenger.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Not see me, for reasons I will know!
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Not see me?" exclaimed George Brooke, with a flushed cheek and a flashing eye.
