used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A hackney coach stopping at the doorway of Chancellor Maupeou, president of Parliament, induced the porter to deign to stalk out to the door of the vehicle and see why the way was thus blocked.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading She was thin and bony but active, with cat's eyes rolling under gray brows.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He saw an old lady in an antiquated costume.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A hackney coach stopping at the doorway of Chancellor Maupeou, president of Parliament, induced the porter to deign to stalk out to the door of the vehicle and see why the way was thus blocked.
antiquatedadjectiveUS /ˈæntəkweɪtɪd/
so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
From this reading He saw an old lady in an antiquated costume.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But poverty stricken though she appeared, the porter showed respect as he asked her name.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But poverty stricken though she appeared, the porter showed respect as he asked her name.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But poverty stricken though she appeared, the porter showed respect as he asked her name.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A hackney coach stopping at the doorway of Chancellor Maupeou, president of Parliament, induced the porter to deign to stalk out to the door of the vehicle and see why the way was thus blocked.
BEARN
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From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BEARN.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading A hackney coach stopping at the doorway of Chancellor Maupeou, president of Parliament, induced the porter to deign to stalk out to the door of the vehicle and see why the way was thus blocked.
bonyadjectiveUS /ˈboʊni/
being very thin
From this reading She was thin and bony but active, with cat's eyes rolling under gray brows.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading She was thin and bony but active, with cat's eyes rolling under gray brows.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was thin and bony but active, with cat's eyes rolling under gray brows.
cat'snounUS /kæts/
possessive form of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading She was thin and bony but active, with cat's eyes rolling under gray brows.
ChancellornounUS /ˈtʃænsələr/
the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading A hackney coach stopping at the doorway of Chancellor Maupeou, president of Parliament, induced the porter to deign to stalk out to the door of the vehicle and see why the way was thus blocked.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading A hackney coach stopping at the doorway of Chancellor Maupeou, president of Parliament, induced the porter to deign to stalk out to the door of the vehicle and see why the way was thus blocked.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading He saw an old lady in an antiquated costume.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BEARN.
deignverbUS /deɪn/
do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
From this reading A hackney coach stopping at the doorway of Chancellor Maupeou, president of Parliament, induced the porter to deign to stalk out to the door of the vehicle and see why the way was thus blocked.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A hackney coach stopping at the doorway of Chancellor Maupeou, president of Parliament, induced the porter to deign to stalk out to the door of the vehicle and see why the way was thus blocked.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading A hackney coach stopping at the doorway of Chancellor Maupeou, president of Parliament, induced the porter to deign to stalk out to the door of the vehicle and see why the way was thus blocked.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She was thin and bony but active, with cat's eyes rolling under gray brows.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading She was thin and bony but active, with cat's eyes rolling under gray brows.
hackneynounUS /ˈhækni/
a carriage for hire
From this reading A hackney coach stopping at the doorway of Chancellor Maupeou, president of Parliament, induced the porter to deign to stalk out to the door of the vehicle and see why the way was thus blocked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw an old lady in an antiquated costume.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But poverty stricken though she appeared, the porter showed respect as he asked her name.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He saw an old lady in an antiquated costume.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading A hackney coach stopping at the doorway of Chancellor Maupeou, president of Parliament, induced the porter to deign to stalk out to the door of the vehicle and see why the way was thus blocked.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He saw an old lady in an antiquated costume.
Maupeou
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From this reading A hackney coach stopping at the doorway of Chancellor Maupeou, president of Parliament, induced the porter to deign to stalk out to the door of the vehicle and see why the way was thus blocked.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But poverty stricken though she appeared, the porter showed respect as he asked her name.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BEARN.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He saw an old lady in an antiquated costume.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A hackney coach stopping at the doorway of Chancellor Maupeou, president of Parliament, induced the porter to deign to stalk out to the door of the vehicle and see why the way was thus blocked.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading A hackney coach stopping at the doorway of Chancellor Maupeou, president of Parliament, induced the porter to deign to stalk out to the door of the vehicle and see why the way was thus blocked.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading A hackney coach stopping at the doorway of Chancellor Maupeou, president of Parliament, induced the porter to deign to stalk out to the door of the vehicle and see why the way was thus blocked.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading But poverty stricken though she appeared, the porter showed respect as he asked her name.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading A hackney coach stopping at the doorway of Chancellor Maupeou, president of Parliament, induced the porter to deign to stalk out to the door of the vehicle and see why the way was thus blocked.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading But poverty stricken though she appeared, the porter showed respect as he asked her name.
uttered with a trill
From this reading She was thin and bony but active, with cat's eyes rolling under gray brows.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw an old lady in an antiquated costume.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A hackney coach stopping at the doorway of Chancellor Maupeou, president of Parliament, induced the porter to deign to stalk out to the door of the vehicle and see why the way was thus blocked.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was thin and bony but active, with cat's eyes rolling under gray brows.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But poverty stricken though she appeared, the porter showed respect as he asked her name.
stalkverbUS /stɔːk/
walk stiffly
From this reading A hackney coach stopping at the doorway of Chancellor Maupeou, president of Parliament, induced the porter to deign to stalk out to the door of the vehicle and see why the way was thus blocked.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading A hackney coach stopping at the doorway of Chancellor Maupeou, president of Parliament, induced the porter to deign to stalk out to the door of the vehicle and see why the way was thus blocked.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading But poverty stricken though she appeared, the porter showed respect as he asked her name.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COUNTESS OF BEARN.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading She was thin and bony but active, with cat's eyes rolling under gray brows.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But poverty stricken though she appeared, the porter showed respect as he asked her name.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading A hackney coach stopping at the doorway of Chancellor Maupeou, president of Parliament, induced the porter to deign to stalk out to the door of the vehicle and see why the way was thus blocked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A hackney coach stopping at the doorway of Chancellor Maupeou, president of Parliament, induced the porter to deign to stalk out to the door of the vehicle and see why the way was thus blocked.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She was thin and bony but active, with cat's eyes rolling under gray brows.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading A hackney coach stopping at the doorway of Chancellor Maupeou, president of Parliament, induced the porter to deign to stalk out to the door of the vehicle and see why the way was thus blocked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A hackney coach stopping at the doorway of Chancellor Maupeou, president of Parliament, induced the porter to deign to stalk out to the door of the vehicle and see why the way was thus blocked.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A hackney coach stopping at the doorway of Chancellor Maupeou, president of Parliament, induced the porter to deign to stalk out to the door of the vehicle and see why the way was thus blocked.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading A hackney coach stopping at the doorway of Chancellor Maupeou, president of Parliament, induced the porter to deign to stalk out to the door of the vehicle and see why the way was thus blocked.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was thin and bony but active, with cat's eyes rolling under gray brows.
