used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PENANCE Blue Bonnet went down-stairs slowly; her heart in a tumult of conflicting emotions.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sure," he was saying, "that Blue Bonnet meant no interference or harm in sending for me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As she passed the reception-room and neared Miss North's office, she heard Cousin Tracy's voice, gentle and patient, raised now a trifle in protest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she passed the reception-room and neared Miss North's office, she heard Cousin Tracy's voice, gentle and patient, raised now a trifle in protest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Cousin Tracy was sitting stiffly on the edge of a chair, his cane and hat held tightly, as if he intended putting them in use at the earliest possible moment.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading PENANCE Blue Bonnet went down-stairs slowly; her heart in a tumult of conflicting emotions.
BonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading PENANCE Blue Bonnet went down-stairs slowly; her heart in a tumult of conflicting emotions.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading Cousin Tracy was sitting stiffly on the edge of a chair, his cane and hat held tightly, as if he intended putting them in use at the earliest possible moment.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Cousin Tracy was sitting stiffly on the edge of a chair, his cane and hat held tightly, as if he intended putting them in use at the earliest possible moment.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading PENANCE Blue Bonnet went down-stairs slowly; her heart in a tumult of conflicting emotions.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading As she passed the reception-room and neared Miss North's office, she heard Cousin Tracy's voice, gentle and patient, raised now a trifle in protest.
down-stairs
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From this reading PENANCE Blue Bonnet went down-stairs slowly; her heart in a tumult of conflicting emotions.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading Cousin Tracy was sitting stiffly on the edge of a chair, his cane and hat held tightly, as if he intended putting them in use at the earliest possible moment.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Cousin Tracy was sitting stiffly on the edge of a chair, his cane and hat held tightly, as if he intended putting them in use at the earliest possible moment.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading PENANCE Blue Bonnet went down-stairs slowly; her heart in a tumult of conflicting emotions.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was a most natural impulse, which I hope you will find it possible to pardon."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am sure," he was saying, "that Blue Bonnet meant no interference or harm in sending for me.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading As she passed the reception-room and neared Miss North's office, she heard Cousin Tracy's voice, gentle and patient, raised now a trifle in protest.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading "I am sure," he was saying, "that Blue Bonnet meant no interference or harm in sending for me.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Cousin Tracy was sitting stiffly on the edge of a chair, his cane and hat held tightly, as if he intended putting them in use at the earliest possible moment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am sure," he was saying, "that Blue Bonnet meant no interference or harm in sending for me.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As she passed the reception-room and neared Miss North's office, she heard Cousin Tracy's voice, gentle and patient, raised now a trifle in protest.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading PENANCE Blue Bonnet went down-stairs slowly; her heart in a tumult of conflicting emotions.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Cousin Tracy was sitting stiffly on the edge of a chair, his cane and hat held tightly, as if he intended putting them in use at the earliest possible moment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PENANCE Blue Bonnet went down-stairs slowly; her heart in a tumult of conflicting emotions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cousin Tracy was sitting stiffly on the edge of a chair, his cane and hat held tightly, as if he intended putting them in use at the earliest possible moment.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It was a most natural impulse, which I hope you will find it possible to pardon."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sure," he was saying, "that Blue Bonnet meant no interference or harm in sending for me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Cousin Tracy was sitting stiffly on the edge of a chair, his cane and hat held tightly, as if he intended putting them in use at the earliest possible moment.
an instinctive motive
From this reading It was a most natural impulse, which I hope you will find it possible to pardon."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PENANCE Blue Bonnet went down-stairs slowly; her heart in a tumult of conflicting emotions.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Cousin Tracy was sitting stiffly on the edge of a chair, his cane and hat held tightly, as if he intended putting them in use at the earliest possible moment.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading "I am sure," he was saying, "that Blue Bonnet meant no interference or harm in sending for me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a most natural impulse, which I hope you will find it possible to pardon."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am sure," he was saying, "that Blue Bonnet meant no interference or harm in sending for me.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "I am sure," he was saying, "that Blue Bonnet meant no interference or harm in sending for me.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading As she passed the reception-room and neared Miss North's office, she heard Cousin Tracy's voice, gentle and patient, raised now a trifle in protest.
a particular point in time
From this reading Cousin Tracy was sitting stiffly on the edge of a chair, his cane and hat held tightly, as if he intended putting them in use at the earliest possible moment.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was a most natural impulse, which I hope you will find it possible to pardon."
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It was a most natural impulse, which I hope you will find it possible to pardon."
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading As she passed the reception-room and neared Miss North's office, she heard Cousin Tracy's voice, gentle and patient, raised now a trifle in protest.
not any; not one
From this reading "I am sure," he was saying, "that Blue Bonnet meant no interference or harm in sending for me.
North'snounUS /nɔːrθs/
possessive form of “north” — the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading As she passed the reception-room and neared Miss North's office, she heard Cousin Tracy's voice, gentle and patient, raised now a trifle in protest.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As she passed the reception-room and neared Miss North's office, she heard Cousin Tracy's voice, gentle and patient, raised now a trifle in protest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PENANCE Blue Bonnet went down-stairs slowly; her heart in a tumult of conflicting emotions.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading As she passed the reception-room and neared Miss North's office, she heard Cousin Tracy's voice, gentle and patient, raised now a trifle in protest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cousin Tracy was sitting stiffly on the edge of a chair, his cane and hat held tightly, as if he intended putting them in use at the earliest possible moment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I am sure," he was saying, "that Blue Bonnet meant no interference or harm in sending for me.
accept an excuse for
From this reading It was a most natural impulse, which I hope you will find it possible to pardon."
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As she passed the reception-room and neared Miss North's office, she heard Cousin Tracy's voice, gentle and patient, raised now a trifle in protest.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading As she passed the reception-room and neared Miss North's office, she heard Cousin Tracy's voice, gentle and patient, raised now a trifle in protest.
PENANCEnounUS /ˈpenəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading PENANCE Blue Bonnet went down-stairs slowly; her heart in a tumult of conflicting emotions.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was a most natural impulse, which I hope you will find it possible to pardon."
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading As she passed the reception-room and neared Miss North's office, she heard Cousin Tracy's voice, gentle and patient, raised now a trifle in protest.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Cousin Tracy was sitting stiffly on the edge of a chair, his cane and hat held tightly, as if he intended putting them in use at the earliest possible moment.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading As she passed the reception-room and neared Miss North's office, she heard Cousin Tracy's voice, gentle and patient, raised now a trifle in protest.
reception-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As she passed the reception-room and neared Miss North's office, she heard Cousin Tracy's voice, gentle and patient, raised now a trifle in protest.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "I am sure," he was saying, "that Blue Bonnet meant no interference or harm in sending for me.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading "I am sure," he was saying, "that Blue Bonnet meant no interference or harm in sending for me.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she passed the reception-room and neared Miss North's office, she heard Cousin Tracy's voice, gentle and patient, raised now a trifle in protest.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Cousin Tracy was sitting stiffly on the edge of a chair, his cane and hat held tightly, as if he intended putting them in use at the earliest possible moment.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading PENANCE Blue Bonnet went down-stairs slowly; her heart in a tumult of conflicting emotions.
stifflyadverbUS /ˈstɪfli/
in a stiff manner
From this reading Cousin Tracy was sitting stiffly on the edge of a chair, his cane and hat held tightly, as if he intended putting them in use at the earliest possible moment.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am sure," he was saying, "that Blue Bonnet meant no interference or harm in sending for me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am sure," he was saying, "that Blue Bonnet meant no interference or harm in sending for me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As she passed the reception-room and neared Miss North's office, she heard Cousin Tracy's voice, gentle and patient, raised now a trifle in protest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Cousin Tracy was sitting stiffly on the edge of a chair, his cane and hat held tightly, as if he intended putting them in use at the earliest possible moment.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading Cousin Tracy was sitting stiffly on the edge of a chair, his cane and hat held tightly, as if he intended putting them in use at the earliest possible moment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a most natural impulse, which I hope you will find it possible to pardon."
TracynounUS /ˈtreɪsi/
United States film actor who appeared in many films with Katharine Hepburn (1900-1967)
From this reading Cousin Tracy was sitting stiffly on the edge of a chair, his cane and hat held tightly, as if he intended putting them in use at the earliest possible moment.
Tracy'snounUS /ˈtreɪsiz/
possessive form of “tracy” — United States film actor who appeared in many films with Katharine Hepburn (1900-1967)
From this reading As she passed the reception-room and neared Miss North's office, she heard Cousin Tracy's voice, gentle and patient, raised now a trifle in protest.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading As she passed the reception-room and neared Miss North's office, she heard Cousin Tracy's voice, gentle and patient, raised now a trifle in protest.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading PENANCE Blue Bonnet went down-stairs slowly; her heart in a tumult of conflicting emotions.
the act of using
From this reading Cousin Tracy was sitting stiffly on the edge of a chair, his cane and hat held tightly, as if he intended putting them in use at the earliest possible moment.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading As she passed the reception-room and neared Miss North's office, she heard Cousin Tracy's voice, gentle and patient, raised now a trifle in protest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am sure," he was saying, "that Blue Bonnet meant no interference or harm in sending for me.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading PENANCE Blue Bonnet went down-stairs slowly; her heart in a tumult of conflicting emotions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a most natural impulse, which I hope you will find it possible to pardon."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It was a most natural impulse, which I hope you will find it possible to pardon."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was a most natural impulse, which I hope you will find it possible to pardon."
