used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Strint elevated her eyebrows and assumed a look that was intended to be purely tentative, capable of being developed into either horror or amusement.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading At first she thought there had been an accident; but in the medley of hoarse shouts and shrill screams she clearly distinguished the sound of laughter.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She turned to Miss Isabel Strint, her companion, whom she always persisted in treating as she would not have dared to treat her maid.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Miss Strint elevated her eyebrows and assumed a look that was intended to be purely tentative, capable of being developed into either horror or amusement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At first she thought there had been an accident; but in the medley of hoarse shouts and shrill screams she clearly distinguished the sound of laughter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She turned to Miss Isabel Strint, her companion, whom she always persisted in treating as she would not have dared to treat her maid.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Miss Strint elevated her eyebrows and assumed a look that was intended to be purely tentative, capable of being developed into either horror or amusement.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miss Strint elevated her eyebrows and assumed a look that was intended to be purely tentative, capable of being developed into either horror or amusement.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At first she thought there had been an accident; but in the medley of hoarse shouts and shrill screams she clearly distinguished the sound of laughter.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading "People say it takes beer to make the lower classes gay," remarked her ladyship grimly.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Miss Strint elevated her eyebrows and assumed a look that was intended to be purely tentative, capable of being developed into either horror or amusement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Miss Strint elevated her eyebrows and assumed a look that was intended to be purely tentative, capable of being developed into either horror or amusement.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading "People say it takes beer to make the lower classes gay," remarked her ladyship grimly.
without doubt or question
From this reading At first she thought there had been an accident; but in the medley of hoarse shouts and shrill screams she clearly distinguished the sound of laughter.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading She turned to Miss Isabel Strint, her companion, whom she always persisted in treating as she would not have dared to treat her maid.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading She turned to Miss Isabel Strint, her companion, whom she always persisted in treating as she would not have dared to treat her maid.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Miss Strint elevated her eyebrows and assumed a look that was intended to be purely tentative, capable of being developed into either horror or amusement.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading At first she thought there had been an accident; but in the medley of hoarse shouts and shrill screams she clearly distinguished the sound of laughter.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
one or the other of two
From this reading Miss Strint elevated her eyebrows and assumed a look that was intended to be purely tentative, capable of being developed into either horror or amusement.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading Miss Strint elevated her eyebrows and assumed a look that was intended to be purely tentative, capable of being developed into either horror or amusement.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading Miss Strint elevated her eyebrows and assumed a look that was intended to be purely tentative, capable of being developed into either horror or amusement.
FETEverbUS /feɪt/
have a celebration
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first she thought there had been an accident; but in the medley of hoarse shouts and shrill screams she clearly distinguished the sound of laughter.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "People say it takes beer to make the lower classes gay," remarked her ladyship grimly.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading "People say it takes beer to make the lower classes gay," remarked her ladyship grimly.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first she thought there had been an accident; but in the medley of hoarse shouts and shrill screams she clearly distinguished the sound of laughter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She turned to Miss Isabel Strint, her companion, whom she always persisted in treating as she would not have dared to treat her maid.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading At first she thought there had been an accident; but in the medley of hoarse shouts and shrill screams she clearly distinguished the sound of laughter.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Miss Strint elevated her eyebrows and assumed a look that was intended to be purely tentative, capable of being developed into either horror or amusement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At first she thought there had been an accident; but in the medley of hoarse shouts and shrill screams she clearly distinguished the sound of laughter.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Miss Strint elevated her eyebrows and assumed a look that was intended to be purely tentative, capable of being developed into either horror or amusement.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Miss Strint elevated her eyebrows and assumed a look that was intended to be purely tentative, capable of being developed into either horror or amusement.
Isabel
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From this reading She turned to Miss Isabel Strint, her companion, whom she always persisted in treating as she would not have dared to treat her maid.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "People say it takes beer to make the lower classes gay," remarked her ladyship grimly.
Knob-Kerrick
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From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading "People say it takes beer to make the lower classes gay," remarked her ladyship grimly.
the sound of laughing
From this reading At first she thought there had been an accident; but in the medley of hoarse shouts and shrill screams she clearly distinguished the sound of laughter.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Miss Strint elevated her eyebrows and assumed a look that was intended to be purely tentative, capable of being developed into either horror or amusement.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading "People say it takes beer to make the lower classes gay," remarked her ladyship grimly.
a female domestic
From this reading She turned to Miss Isabel Strint, her companion, whom she always persisted in treating as she would not have dared to treat her maid.
engage in
From this reading "People say it takes beer to make the lower classes gay," remarked her ladyship grimly.
medleynounUS /ˈmedli/
a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
From this reading At first she thought there had been an accident; but in the medley of hoarse shouts and shrill screams she clearly distinguished the sound of laughter.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She turned to Miss Isabel Strint, her companion, whom she always persisted in treating as she would not have dared to treat her maid.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She turned to Miss Isabel Strint, her companion, whom she always persisted in treating as she would not have dared to treat her maid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At first she thought there had been an accident; but in the medley of hoarse shouts and shrill screams she clearly distinguished the sound of laughter.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Miss Strint elevated her eyebrows and assumed a look that was intended to be purely tentative, capable of being developed into either horror or amusement.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "People say it takes beer to make the lower classes gay," remarked her ladyship grimly.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading She turned to Miss Isabel Strint, her companion, whom she always persisted in treating as she would not have dared to treat her maid.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading Miss Strint elevated her eyebrows and assumed a look that was intended to be purely tentative, capable of being developed into either horror or amusement.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "People say it takes beer to make the lower classes gay," remarked her ladyship grimly.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
express in words
From this reading "People say it takes beer to make the lower classes gay," remarked her ladyship grimly.
screamsnounUS /skriːmz/
plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading At first she thought there had been an accident; but in the medley of hoarse shouts and shrill screams she clearly distinguished the sound of laughter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading At first she thought there had been an accident; but in the medley of hoarse shouts and shrill screams she clearly distinguished the sound of laughter.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading At first she thought there had been an accident; but in the medley of hoarse shouts and shrill screams she clearly distinguished the sound of laughter.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading At first she thought there had been an accident; but in the medley of hoarse shouts and shrill screams she clearly distinguished the sound of laughter.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
Strint
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She turned to Miss Isabel Strint, her companion, whom she always persisted in treating as she would not have dared to treat her maid.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading "People say it takes beer to make the lower classes gay," remarked her ladyship grimly.
TEMPERANCEnounUS /ˈtempərəns/
the trait of avoiding excesses
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
tentativeadjectiveUS /ˈtentətɪv/
under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
From this reading Miss Strint elevated her eyebrows and assumed a look that was intended to be purely tentative, capable of being developed into either horror or amusement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At first she thought there had been an accident; but in the medley of hoarse shouts and shrill screams she clearly distinguished the sound of laughter.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At first she thought there had been an accident; but in the medley of hoarse shouts and shrill screams she clearly distinguished the sound of laughter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
interact in a certain way
From this reading She turned to Miss Isabel Strint, her companion, whom she always persisted in treating as she would not have dared to treat her maid.
treatingverbUS /ˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way
From this reading She turned to Miss Isabel Strint, her companion, whom she always persisted in treating as she would not have dared to treat her maid.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She turned to Miss Isabel Strint, her companion, whom she always persisted in treating as she would not have dared to treat her maid.
unattendedadjectiveUS /ənəˈtendɪd/
not watched
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
at the time that
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She turned to Miss Isabel Strint, her companion, whom she always persisted in treating as she would not have dared to treat her maid.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE TEMPERANCE FETE When Lady Knob-Kerrick drove round to the Fete ground she was surprised to find the gate open and unattended, but was rendered speechless with astonishment at the noise that assailed her ears.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She turned to Miss Isabel Strint, her companion, whom she always persisted in treating as she would not have dared to treat her maid.
