used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is regrettable to have to state that a subtle air of triumph was hovering around Mr. Marchbanks as he announced Miss Perry.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It is regrettable to have to state that a subtle air of triumph was hovering around Mr. Marchbanks as he announced Miss Perry.
(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 For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She gazed at her _protégée_ with a resolution that was almost awful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading It is regrettable to have to state that a subtle air of triumph was hovering around Mr. Marchbanks as he announced Miss Perry.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It is regrettable to have to state that a subtle air of triumph was hovering around Mr. Marchbanks as he announced Miss Perry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is regrettable to have to state that a subtle air of triumph was hovering around Mr. Marchbanks as he announced Miss Perry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She gazed at her _protégée_ with a resolution that was almost awful.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading She gazed at her _protégée_ with a resolution that was almost awful.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
BEHAVIORnounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading UNWARRANTABLE BEHAVIOR OF TOBIAS The old lady sat very upright to receive her niece.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
cobbledverbUS /ˈkɑːbəld/
past form of “cobble” — pave with cobblestones
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
at any time
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
eyeglassnounUS /ˈaɪɡlæs/
lens for correcting defective vision in one eye; held in place by facial muscles
From this reading The old lady mounted her eyeglass as a preliminary measure.
with resolute determination
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading She gazed at her _protégée_ with a resolution that was almost awful.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is regrettable to have to state that a subtle air of triumph was hovering around Mr. Marchbanks as he announced Miss Perry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is regrettable to have to state that a subtle air of triumph was hovering around Mr. Marchbanks as he announced Miss Perry.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading UNWARRANTABLE BEHAVIOR OF TOBIAS The old lady sat very upright to receive her niece.
hoodedverbUS /ˈhʊdɪd/
past form of “hood” — cover with a hood
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading It is regrettable to have to state that a subtle air of triumph was hovering around Mr. Marchbanks as he announced Miss Perry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
irresponsibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/
showing lack of care for consequences
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is regrettable to have to state that a subtle air of triumph was hovering around Mr. Marchbanks as he announced Miss Perry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is regrettable to have to state that a subtle air of triumph was hovering around Mr. Marchbanks as he announced Miss Perry.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading UNWARRANTABLE BEHAVIOR OF TOBIAS The old lady sat very upright to receive her niece.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
Marchbanks
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From this reading It is regrettable to have to state that a subtle air of triumph was hovering around Mr. Marchbanks as he announced Miss Perry.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The old lady mounted her eyeglass as a preliminary measure.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It is regrettable to have to state that a subtle air of triumph was hovering around Mr. Marchbanks as he announced Miss Perry.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The old lady mounted her eyeglass as a preliminary measure.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It is regrettable to have to state that a subtle air of triumph was hovering around Mr. Marchbanks as he announced Miss Perry.
naïveté
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From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading UNWARRANTABLE BEHAVIOR OF TOBIAS The old lady sat very upright to receive her niece.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNWARRANTABLE BEHAVIOR OF TOBIAS The old lady sat very upright to receive her niece.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading UNWARRANTABLE BEHAVIOR OF TOBIAS The old lady sat very upright to receive her niece.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading It is regrettable to have to state that a subtle air of triumph was hovering around Mr. Marchbanks as he announced Miss Perry.
a human being
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading The old lady mounted her eyeglass as a preliminary measure.
preposterousadjectiveUS /prɪˈpɑːstərəs/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
protégée
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From this reading She gazed at her _protégée_ with a resolution that was almost awful.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading UNWARRANTABLE BEHAVIOR OF TOBIAS The old lady sat very upright to receive her niece.
regrettableadjectiveUS /rɪˈɡretəbəl/
deserving regret
From this reading It is regrettable to have to state that a subtle air of triumph was hovering around Mr. Marchbanks as he announced Miss Perry.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading She gazed at her _protégée_ with a resolution that was almost awful.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading UNWARRANTABLE BEHAVIOR OF TOBIAS The old lady sat very upright to receive her niece.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She gazed at her _protégée_ with a resolution that was almost awful.
shrunkenadjectiveUS /ˈʃrʌŋkən/
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It is regrettable to have to state that a subtle air of triumph was hovering around Mr. Marchbanks as he announced Miss Perry.
not in physical motion
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
a lightweight cord
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading It is regrettable to have to state that a subtle air of triumph was hovering around Mr. Marchbanks as he announced Miss Perry.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is regrettable to have to state that a subtle air of triumph was hovering around Mr. Marchbanks as he announced Miss Perry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNWARRANTABLE BEHAVIOR OF TOBIAS The old lady sat very upright to receive her niece.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
bound or secured closely
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNWARRANTABLE BEHAVIOR OF TOBIAS The old lady sat very upright to receive her niece.
TOBIAS
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From this reading UNWARRANTABLE BEHAVIOR OF TOBIAS The old lady sat very upright to receive her niece.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading It is regrettable to have to state that a subtle air of triumph was hovering around Mr. Marchbanks as he announced Miss Perry.
UNWARRANTABLEadjective
incapable of being justified or explained
From this reading UNWARRANTABLE BEHAVIOR OF TOBIAS The old lady sat very upright to receive her niece.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading UNWARRANTABLE BEHAVIOR OF TOBIAS The old lady sat very upright to receive her niece.
precisely as stated
From this reading UNWARRANTABLE BEHAVIOR OF TOBIAS The old lady sat very upright to receive her niece.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is regrettable to have to state that a subtle air of triumph was hovering around Mr. Marchbanks as he announced Miss Perry.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For that irresponsible person still retained her hooded cloak, the preposterous hat was there in all its _naïveté_, her frock looked more shrunken and her cobbled boots more conspicuous than ever; and in her left hand the wicker basket tied with string was very firmly borne.
