used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Aye, corporal," answered Barbara, with a smile at his perturbed countenance.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Now, an you will permit me first to return to the Manor House to collect some necessaries, I am ready to go with you to Taunton."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now, an you will permit me first to return to the Manor House to collect some necessaries, I am ready to go with you to Taunton."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Aye, corporal," answered Barbara, with a smile at his perturbed countenance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I do not doubt but you are indeed rejoiced.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading "I am rejoiced, mistress," he assured her pompously, "that you have decided to submit peaceably to my orders."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Aye, corporal," answered Barbara, with a smile at his perturbed countenance.
Aye
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From this reading "Aye, corporal," answered Barbara, with a smile at his perturbed countenance.
Barbara
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From this reading "Aye, corporal," answered Barbara, with a smile at his perturbed countenance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I do not doubt but you are indeed rejoiced.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading Now, an you will permit me first to return to the Manor House to collect some necessaries, I am ready to go with you to Taunton."
corporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading "Aye, corporal," answered Barbara, with a smile at his perturbed countenance.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading "Aye, corporal," answered Barbara, with a smile at his perturbed countenance.
recognizable; marked
From this reading "I am rejoiced, mistress," he assured her pompously, "that you have decided to submit peaceably to my orders."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do not doubt but you are indeed rejoiced.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "I do not doubt but you are indeed rejoiced.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "So that is ended.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Now, an you will permit me first to return to the Manor House to collect some necessaries, I am ready to go with you to Taunton."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now, an you will permit me first to return to the Manor House to collect some necessaries, I am ready to go with you to Taunton."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I am rejoiced, mistress," he assured her pompously, "that you have decided to submit peaceably to my orders."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am rejoiced, mistress," he assured her pompously, "that you have decided to submit peaceably to my orders."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am rejoiced, mistress," he assured her pompously, "that you have decided to submit peaceably to my orders."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Aye, corporal," answered Barbara, with a smile at his perturbed countenance.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Now, an you will permit me first to return to the Manor House to collect some necessaries, I am ready to go with you to Taunton."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now, an you will permit me first to return to the Manor House to collect some necessaries, I am ready to go with you to Taunton."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "I do not doubt but you are indeed rejoiced.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "So that is ended.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading Now, an you will permit me first to return to the Manor House to collect some necessaries, I am ready to go with you to Taunton."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now, an you will permit me first to return to the Manor House to collect some necessaries, I am ready to go with you to Taunton."
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading "I am rejoiced, mistress," he assured her pompously, "that you have decided to submit peaceably to my orders."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I am rejoiced, mistress," he assured her pompously, "that you have decided to submit peaceably to my orders."
necessaries
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now, an you will permit me first to return to the Manor House to collect some necessaries, I am ready to go with you to Taunton."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I do not doubt but you are indeed rejoiced.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, an you will permit me first to return to the Manor House to collect some necessaries, I am ready to go with you to Taunton."
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "I am rejoiced, mistress," he assured her pompously, "that you have decided to submit peaceably to my orders."
peaceablyadverbUS /ˈpiːsəbli/
in a peaceable manner
From this reading "I am rejoiced, mistress," he assured her pompously, "that you have decided to submit peaceably to my orders."
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Now, an you will permit me first to return to the Manor House to collect some necessaries, I am ready to go with you to Taunton."
perturbedadjectiveUS /pərˈtɜːrbd/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading "Aye, corporal," answered Barbara, with a smile at his perturbed countenance.
pompouslyadverb
in a pompous manner
From this reading "I am rejoiced, mistress," he assured her pompously, "that you have decided to submit peaceably to my orders."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Now, an you will permit me first to return to the Manor House to collect some necessaries, I am ready to go with you to Taunton."
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading "I am rejoiced, mistress," he assured her pompously, "that you have decided to submit peaceably to my orders."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Now, an you will permit me first to return to the Manor House to collect some necessaries, I am ready to go with you to Taunton."
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Aye, corporal," answered Barbara, with a smile at his perturbed countenance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So that is ended.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Now, an you will permit me first to return to the Manor House to collect some necessaries, I am ready to go with you to Taunton."
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading "I am rejoiced, mistress," he assured her pompously, "that you have decided to submit peaceably to my orders."
Taunton
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From this reading Now, an you will permit me first to return to the Manor House to collect some necessaries, I am ready to go with you to Taunton."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "So that is ended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now, an you will permit me first to return to the Manor House to collect some necessaries, I am ready to go with you to Taunton."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, an you will permit me first to return to the Manor House to collect some necessaries, I am ready to go with you to Taunton."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Now, an you will permit me first to return to the Manor House to collect some necessaries, I am ready to go with you to Taunton."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, an you will permit me first to return to the Manor House to collect some necessaries, I am ready to go with you to Taunton."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now, an you will permit me first to return to the Manor House to collect some necessaries, I am ready to go with you to Taunton."
