used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Master Dangerfield was a tool ready to her hand; she sought him out, cast a thrall about that susceptible lad, and flirted with him, somewhat to his embarrassment.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Master Dangerfield was a tool ready to her hand; she sought him out, cast a thrall about that susceptible lad, and flirted with him, somewhat to his embarrassment.
(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 She brought her long eyelashes into play, the minx, was all honey to him, and flattered the vanity of the youthful male.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Doña Dominica thought it imperative that Beauvallet's impudence should be suitably punished, and took it upon herself to perform this pious office.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She used a distant courtesy towards Beauvallet, listened when he spoke to her, folded meek hands in her lap, and turned back to Master Dangerfield at the first chance.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She used a distant courtesy towards Beauvallet, listened when he spoke to her, folded meek hands in her lap, and turned back to Master Dangerfield at the first chance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Doña Dominica thought it imperative that Beauvallet's impudence should be suitably punished, and took it upon herself to perform this pious office.
Beauvallet
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From this reading She used a distant courtesy towards Beauvallet, listened when he spoke to her, folded meek hands in her lap, and turned back to Master Dangerfield at the first chance.
Beauvallet's
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From this reading Doña Dominica thought it imperative that Beauvallet's impudence should be suitably punished, and took it upon herself to perform this pious office.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She brought her long eyelashes into play, the minx, was all honey to him, and flattered the vanity of the youthful male.
put or send forth
From this reading Master Dangerfield was a tool ready to her hand; she sought him out, cast a thrall about that susceptible lad, and flirted with him, somewhat to his embarrassment.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading She used a distant courtesy towards Beauvallet, listened when he spoke to her, folded meek hands in her lap, and turned back to Master Dangerfield at the first chance.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading Beauvallet had stately curtseys and cool impersonalities from her; she let it be clearly seen that Dangerfield could have if he chose a hand to kiss, her smiles, and her chatter.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Beauvallet had stately curtseys and cool impersonalities from her; she let it be clearly seen that Dangerfield could have if he chose a hand to kiss, her smiles, and her chatter.
without doubt or question
From this reading Beauvallet had stately curtseys and cool impersonalities from her; she let it be clearly seen that Dangerfield could have if he chose a hand to kiss, her smiles, and her chatter.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Beauvallet had stately curtseys and cool impersonalities from her; she let it be clearly seen that Dangerfield could have if he chose a hand to kiss, her smiles, and her chatter.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Beauvallet had stately curtseys and cool impersonalities from her; she let it be clearly seen that Dangerfield could have if he chose a hand to kiss, her smiles, and her chatter.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading She used a distant courtesy towards Beauvallet, listened when he spoke to her, folded meek hands in her lap, and turned back to Master Dangerfield at the first chance.
curtseys
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From this reading Beauvallet had stately curtseys and cool impersonalities from her; she let it be clearly seen that Dangerfield could have if he chose a hand to kiss, her smiles, and her chatter.
Dangerfield
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From this reading Master Dangerfield was a tool ready to her hand; she sought him out, cast a thrall about that susceptible lad, and flirted with him, somewhat to his embarrassment.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading She used a distant courtesy towards Beauvallet, listened when he spoke to her, folded meek hands in her lap, and turned back to Master Dangerfield at the first chance.
DominicanounUS /dəˈmɪnɪkə/
a country on the island of Dominica
From this reading Doña Dominica thought it imperative that Beauvallet's impudence should be suitably punished, and took it upon herself to perform this pious office.
Doña
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From this reading Doña Dominica thought it imperative that Beauvallet's impudence should be suitably punished, and took it upon herself to perform this pious office.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading Master Dangerfield was a tool ready to her hand; she sought him out, cast a thrall about that susceptible lad, and flirted with him, somewhat to his embarrassment.
eyelashesnounUS /ˈaɪlæʃɪz/
plural of “eyelash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
From this reading She brought her long eyelashes into play, the minx, was all honey to him, and flattered the vanity of the youthful male.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She used a distant courtesy towards Beauvallet, listened when he spoke to her, folded meek hands in her lap, and turned back to Master Dangerfield at the first chance.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading She brought her long eyelashes into play, the minx, was all honey to him, and flattered the vanity of the youthful male.
flirtedverbUS /ˈflɜːrtɪd/
past form of “flirt” — talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
From this reading Master Dangerfield was a tool ready to her hand; she sought him out, cast a thrall about that susceptible lad, and flirted with him, somewhat to his embarrassment.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading She used a distant courtesy towards Beauvallet, listened when he spoke to her, folded meek hands in her lap, and turned back to Master Dangerfield at the first chance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Beauvallet had stately curtseys and cool impersonalities from her; she let it be clearly seen that Dangerfield could have if he chose a hand to kiss, her smiles, and her chatter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Beauvallet had stately curtseys and cool impersonalities from her; she let it be clearly seen that Dangerfield could have if he chose a hand to kiss, her smiles, and her chatter.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Master Dangerfield was a tool ready to her hand; she sought him out, cast a thrall about that susceptible lad, and flirted with him, somewhat to his embarrassment.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She used a distant courtesy towards Beauvallet, listened when he spoke to her, folded meek hands in her lap, and turned back to Master Dangerfield at the first chance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Beauvallet had stately curtseys and cool impersonalities from her; she let it be clearly seen that Dangerfield could have if he chose a hand to kiss, her smiles, and her chatter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She used a distant courtesy towards Beauvallet, listened when he spoke to her, folded meek hands in her lap, and turned back to Master Dangerfield at the first chance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Master Dangerfield was a tool ready to her hand; she sought him out, cast a thrall about that susceptible lad, and flirted with him, somewhat to his embarrassment.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Doña Dominica thought it imperative that Beauvallet's impudence should be suitably punished, and took it upon herself to perform this pious office.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Master Dangerfield was a tool ready to her hand; she sought him out, cast a thrall about that susceptible lad, and flirted with him, somewhat to his embarrassment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Master Dangerfield was a tool ready to her hand; she sought him out, cast a thrall about that susceptible lad, and flirted with him, somewhat to his embarrassment.
honeynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading She brought her long eyelashes into play, the minx, was all honey to him, and flattered the vanity of the youthful male.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Beauvallet had stately curtseys and cool impersonalities from her; she let it be clearly seen that Dangerfield could have if he chose a hand to kiss, her smiles, and her chatter.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading Doña Dominica thought it imperative that Beauvallet's impudence should be suitably punished, and took it upon herself to perform this pious office.
impersonalities
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From this reading Beauvallet had stately curtseys and cool impersonalities from her; she let it be clearly seen that Dangerfield could have if he chose a hand to kiss, her smiles, and her chatter.
impudencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading Doña Dominica thought it imperative that Beauvallet's impudence should be suitably punished, and took it upon herself to perform this pious office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She used a distant courtesy towards Beauvallet, listened when he spoke to her, folded meek hands in her lap, and turned back to Master Dangerfield at the first chance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She brought her long eyelashes into play, the minx, was all honey to him, and flattered the vanity of the youthful male.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Doña Dominica thought it imperative that Beauvallet's impudence should be suitably punished, and took it upon herself to perform this pious office.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Beauvallet had stately curtseys and cool impersonalities from her; she let it be clearly seen that Dangerfield could have if he chose a hand to kiss, her smiles, and her chatter.
a boy or man
From this reading Master Dangerfield was a tool ready to her hand; she sought him out, cast a thrall about that susceptible lad, and flirted with him, somewhat to his embarrassment.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading She used a distant courtesy towards Beauvallet, listened when he spoke to her, folded meek hands in her lap, and turned back to Master Dangerfield at the first chance.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Beauvallet had stately curtseys and cool impersonalities from her; she let it be clearly seen that Dangerfield could have if he chose a hand to kiss, her smiles, and her chatter.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading She used a distant courtesy towards Beauvallet, listened when he spoke to her, folded meek hands in her lap, and turned back to Master Dangerfield at the first chance.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She brought her long eyelashes into play, the minx, was all honey to him, and flattered the vanity of the youthful male.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading She brought her long eyelashes into play, the minx, was all honey to him, and flattered the vanity of the youthful male.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Master Dangerfield was a tool ready to her hand; she sought him out, cast a thrall about that susceptible lad, and flirted with him, somewhat to his embarrassment.
meekadjectiveUS /miːk/
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading She used a distant courtesy towards Beauvallet, listened when he spoke to her, folded meek hands in her lap, and turned back to Master Dangerfield at the first chance.
minxnoun
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
From this reading She brought her long eyelashes into play, the minx, was all honey to him, and flattered the vanity of the youthful male.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She brought her long eyelashes into play, the minx, was all honey to him, and flattered the vanity of the youthful male.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Doña Dominica thought it imperative that Beauvallet's impudence should be suitably punished, and took it upon herself to perform this pious office.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Master Dangerfield was a tool ready to her hand; she sought him out, cast a thrall about that susceptible lad, and flirted with him, somewhat to his embarrassment.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading Doña Dominica thought it imperative that Beauvallet's impudence should be suitably punished, and took it upon herself to perform this pious office.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading Doña Dominica thought it imperative that Beauvallet's impudence should be suitably punished, and took it upon herself to perform this pious office.
participate in games or sport
From this reading She brought her long eyelashes into play, the minx, was all honey to him, and flattered the vanity of the youthful male.
punishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃt/
subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
From this reading Doña Dominica thought it imperative that Beauvallet's impudence should be suitably punished, and took it upon herself to perform this pious office.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Master Dangerfield was a tool ready to her hand; she sought him out, cast a thrall about that susceptible lad, and flirted with him, somewhat to his embarrassment.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Beauvallet had stately curtseys and cool impersonalities from her; she let it be clearly seen that Dangerfield could have if he chose a hand to kiss, her smiles, and her chatter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Master Dangerfield was a tool ready to her hand; she sought him out, cast a thrall about that susceptible lad, and flirted with him, somewhat to his embarrassment.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Doña Dominica thought it imperative that Beauvallet's impudence should be suitably punished, and took it upon herself to perform this pious office.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Beauvallet had stately curtseys and cool impersonalities from her; she let it be clearly seen that Dangerfield could have if he chose a hand to kiss, her smiles, and her chatter.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Master Dangerfield was a tool ready to her hand; she sought him out, cast a thrall about that susceptible lad, and flirted with him, somewhat to his embarrassment.
that is looked for
From this reading Master Dangerfield was a tool ready to her hand; she sought him out, cast a thrall about that susceptible lad, and flirted with him, somewhat to his embarrassment.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading She used a distant courtesy towards Beauvallet, listened when he spoke to her, folded meek hands in her lap, and turned back to Master Dangerfield at the first chance.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Beauvallet had stately curtseys and cool impersonalities from her; she let it be clearly seen that Dangerfield could have if he chose a hand to kiss, her smiles, and her chatter.
suitablyadverbUS /ˈsuːtəbli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Doña Dominica thought it imperative that Beauvallet's impudence should be suitably punished, and took it upon herself to perform this pious office.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading Master Dangerfield was a tool ready to her hand; she sought him out, cast a thrall about that susceptible lad, and flirted with him, somewhat to his embarrassment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Doña Dominica thought it imperative that Beauvallet's impudence should be suitably punished, and took it upon herself to perform this pious office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She brought her long eyelashes into play, the minx, was all honey to him, and flattered the vanity of the youthful male.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Doña Dominica thought it imperative that Beauvallet's impudence should be suitably punished, and took it upon herself to perform this pious office.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Doña Dominica thought it imperative that Beauvallet's impudence should be suitably punished, and took it upon herself to perform this pious office.
thrallnounUS /θrɔːl/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading Master Dangerfield was a tool ready to her hand; she sought him out, cast a thrall about that susceptible lad, and flirted with him, somewhat to his embarrassment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Doña Dominica thought it imperative that Beauvallet's impudence should be suitably punished, and took it upon herself to perform this pious office.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Doña Dominica thought it imperative that Beauvallet's impudence should be suitably punished, and took it upon herself to perform this pious office.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading Master Dangerfield was a tool ready to her hand; she sought him out, cast a thrall about that susceptible lad, and flirted with him, somewhat to his embarrassment.
in the direction of
From this reading She used a distant courtesy towards Beauvallet, listened when he spoke to her, folded meek hands in her lap, and turned back to Master Dangerfield at the first chance.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She used a distant courtesy towards Beauvallet, listened when he spoke to her, folded meek hands in her lap, and turned back to Master Dangerfield at the first chance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Doña Dominica thought it imperative that Beauvallet's impudence should be suitably punished, and took it upon herself to perform this pious office.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading She used a distant courtesy towards Beauvallet, listened when he spoke to her, folded meek hands in her lap, and turned back to Master Dangerfield at the first chance.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading She brought her long eyelashes into play, the minx, was all honey to him, and flattered the vanity of the youthful male.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Master Dangerfield was a tool ready to her hand; she sought him out, cast a thrall about that susceptible lad, and flirted with him, somewhat to his embarrassment.
at the time that
From this reading She used a distant courtesy towards Beauvallet, listened when he spoke to her, folded meek hands in her lap, and turned back to Master Dangerfield at the first chance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Master Dangerfield was a tool ready to her hand; she sought him out, cast a thrall about that susceptible lad, and flirted with him, somewhat to his embarrassment.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading She brought her long eyelashes into play, the minx, was all honey to him, and flattered the vanity of the youthful male.
