used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Eleanor looked on with some interest, as Magdalen greeted the young woman who entered—greeted her in a manner which, though cordial, was decidedly a patronising manner.
AdanounUS /ˈeɪdə/
an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading ‘This is Miss Ada Dixon,’ observed Magdalen; ‘a friend of mine, who comes to sing with me sometimes.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Eleanor saw that the girl’s eyes fell almost instantly upon her, and dwelt upon her, surveying her with an eagerness and a curiosity which puzzled and somewhat annoyed her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Eleanor saw that the girl’s eyes fell almost instantly upon her, and dwelt upon her, surveying her with an eagerness and a curiosity which puzzled and somewhat annoyed her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eleanor saw that the girl’s eyes fell almost instantly upon her, and dwelt upon her, surveying her with an eagerness and a curiosity which puzzled and somewhat annoyed her.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Eleanor saw that the girl’s eyes fell almost instantly upon her, and dwelt upon her, surveying her with an eagerness and a curiosity which puzzled and somewhat annoyed her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Eleanor looked on with some interest, as Magdalen greeted the young woman who entered—greeted her in a manner which, though cordial, was decidedly a patronising manner.
Askam
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From this reading Miss Askam saw, too, that the new-comer, though Magdalen spoke to her in a tone almost of intimacy, was not a lady, as the term is usually understood.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading ‘This is Miss Ada Dixon,’ observed Magdalen; ‘a friend of mine, who comes to sing with me sometimes.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Eleanor looked on with some interest, as Magdalen greeted the young woman who entered—greeted her in a manner which, though cordial, was decidedly a patronising manner.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Eleanor saw that the girl’s eyes fell almost instantly upon her, and dwelt upon her, surveying her with an eagerness and a curiosity which puzzled and somewhat annoyed her.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Eleanor looked on with some interest, as Magdalen greeted the young woman who entered—greeted her in a manner which, though cordial, was decidedly a patronising manner.
Dixon
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From this reading THREE WOMEN ‘Miss Dixon to see you, ma’am,’ said the servant.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Eleanor saw that the girl’s eyes fell almost instantly upon her, and dwelt upon her, surveying her with an eagerness and a curiosity which puzzled and somewhat annoyed her.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Eleanor saw that the girl’s eyes fell almost instantly upon her, and dwelt upon her, surveying her with an eagerness and a curiosity which puzzled and somewhat annoyed her.
Eleanor
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From this reading Eleanor looked on with some interest, as Magdalen greeted the young woman who entered—greeted her in a manner which, though cordial, was decidedly a patronising manner.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Eleanor looked on with some interest, as Magdalen greeted the young woman who entered—greeted her in a manner which, though cordial, was decidedly a patronising manner.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Eleanor saw that the girl’s eyes fell almost instantly upon her, and dwelt upon her, surveying her with an eagerness and a curiosity which puzzled and somewhat annoyed her.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Eleanor saw that the girl’s eyes fell almost instantly upon her, and dwelt upon her, surveying her with an eagerness and a curiosity which puzzled and somewhat annoyed her.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading ‘This is Miss Ada Dixon,’ observed Magdalen; ‘a friend of mine, who comes to sing with me sometimes.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Eleanor saw that the girl’s eyes fell almost instantly upon her, and dwelt upon her, surveying her with an eagerness and a curiosity which puzzled and somewhat annoyed her.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Eleanor looked on with some interest, as Magdalen greeted the young woman who entered—greeted her in a manner which, though cordial, was decidedly a patronising manner.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Eleanor looked on with some interest, as Magdalen greeted the young woman who entered—greeted her in a manner which, though cordial, was decidedly a patronising manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eleanor looked on with some interest, as Magdalen greeted the young woman who entered—greeted her in a manner which, though cordial, was decidedly a patronising manner.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Eleanor saw that the girl’s eyes fell almost instantly upon her, and dwelt upon her, surveying her with an eagerness and a curiosity which puzzled and somewhat annoyed her.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Eleanor looked on with some interest, as Magdalen greeted the young woman who entered—greeted her in a manner which, though cordial, was decidedly a patronising manner.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading Miss Askam saw, too, that the new-comer, though Magdalen spoke to her in a tone almost of intimacy, was not a lady, as the term is usually understood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Askam saw, too, that the new-comer, though Magdalen spoke to her in a tone almost of intimacy, was not a lady, as the term is usually understood.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Miss Askam saw, too, that the new-comer, though Magdalen spoke to her in a tone almost of intimacy, was not a lady, as the term is usually understood.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Eleanor looked on with some interest, as Magdalen greeted the young woman who entered—greeted her in a manner which, though cordial, was decidedly a patronising manner.
ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading THREE WOMEN ‘Miss Dixon to see you, ma’am,’ said the servant.
MagdalennounUS /ˈmæɡdələn/
a reformed prostitute
From this reading Eleanor looked on with some interest, as Magdalen greeted the young woman who entered—greeted her in a manner which, though cordial, was decidedly a patronising manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Eleanor looked on with some interest, as Magdalen greeted the young woman who entered—greeted her in a manner which, though cordial, was decidedly a patronising manner.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘This is Miss Ada Dixon,’ observed Magdalen; ‘a friend of mine, who comes to sing with me sometimes.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ‘This is Miss Ada Dixon,’ observed Magdalen; ‘a friend of mine, who comes to sing with me sometimes.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THREE WOMEN ‘Miss Dixon to see you, ma’am,’ said the servant.
new-comer
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From this reading Miss Askam saw, too, that the new-comer, though Magdalen spoke to her in a tone almost of intimacy, was not a lady, as the term is usually understood.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Askam saw, too, that the new-comer, though Magdalen spoke to her in a tone almost of intimacy, was not a lady, as the term is usually understood.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading ‘This is Miss Ada Dixon,’ observed Magdalen; ‘a friend of mine, who comes to sing with me sometimes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Askam saw, too, that the new-comer, though Magdalen spoke to her in a tone almost of intimacy, was not a lady, as the term is usually understood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Eleanor looked on with some interest, as Magdalen greeted the young woman who entered—greeted her in a manner which, though cordial, was decidedly a patronising manner.
patronisingadjective
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
From this reading Eleanor looked on with some interest, as Magdalen greeted the young woman who entered—greeted her in a manner which, though cordial, was decidedly a patronising manner.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Eleanor saw that the girl’s eyes fell almost instantly upon her, and dwelt upon her, surveying her with an eagerness and a curiosity which puzzled and somewhat annoyed her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THREE WOMEN ‘Miss Dixon to see you, ma’am,’ said the servant.
cut with a saw
From this reading Eleanor saw that the girl’s eyes fell almost instantly upon her, and dwelt upon her, surveying her with an eagerness and a curiosity which puzzled and somewhat annoyed her.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THREE WOMEN ‘Miss Dixon to see you, ma’am,’ said the servant.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading THREE WOMEN ‘Miss Dixon to see you, ma’am,’ said the servant.
deliver by singing
From this reading ‘This is Miss Ada Dixon,’ observed Magdalen; ‘a friend of mine, who comes to sing with me sometimes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Eleanor looked on with some interest, as Magdalen greeted the young woman who entered—greeted her in a manner which, though cordial, was decidedly a patronising manner.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading ‘This is Miss Ada Dixon,’ observed Magdalen; ‘a friend of mine, who comes to sing with me sometimes.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Eleanor saw that the girl’s eyes fell almost instantly upon her, and dwelt upon her, surveying her with an eagerness and a curiosity which puzzled and somewhat annoyed her.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Miss Askam saw, too, that the new-comer, though Magdalen spoke to her in a tone almost of intimacy, was not a lady, as the term is usually understood.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading Eleanor saw that the girl’s eyes fell almost instantly upon her, and dwelt upon her, surveying her with an eagerness and a curiosity which puzzled and somewhat annoyed her.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Miss Askam saw, too, that the new-comer, though Magdalen spoke to her in a tone almost of intimacy, was not a lady, as the term is usually understood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Eleanor saw that the girl’s eyes fell almost instantly upon her, and dwelt upon her, surveying her with an eagerness and a curiosity which puzzled and somewhat annoyed her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THREE WOMEN ‘Miss Dixon to see you, ma’am,’ said the servant.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ‘This is Miss Ada Dixon,’ observed Magdalen; ‘a friend of mine, who comes to sing with me sometimes.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Eleanor looked on with some interest, as Magdalen greeted the young woman who entered—greeted her in a manner which, though cordial, was decidedly a patronising manner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THREE WOMEN ‘Miss Dixon to see you, ma’am,’ said the servant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THREE WOMEN ‘Miss Dixon to see you, ma’am,’ said the servant.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Miss Askam saw, too, that the new-comer, though Magdalen spoke to her in a tone almost of intimacy, was not a lady, as the term is usually understood.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Miss Askam saw, too, that the new-comer, though Magdalen spoke to her in a tone almost of intimacy, was not a lady, as the term is usually understood.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Miss Askam saw, too, that the new-comer, though Magdalen spoke to her in a tone almost of intimacy, was not a lady, as the term is usually understood.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Eleanor saw that the girl’s eyes fell almost instantly upon her, and dwelt upon her, surveying her with an eagerness and a curiosity which puzzled and somewhat annoyed her.
under normal conditions
From this reading Miss Askam saw, too, that the new-comer, though Magdalen spoke to her in a tone almost of intimacy, was not a lady, as the term is usually understood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eleanor looked on with some interest, as Magdalen greeted the young woman who entered—greeted her in a manner which, though cordial, was decidedly a patronising manner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Eleanor looked on with some interest, as Magdalen greeted the young woman who entered—greeted her in a manner which, though cordial, was decidedly a patronising manner.
which person or people
From this reading Eleanor looked on with some interest, as Magdalen greeted the young woman who entered—greeted her in a manner which, though cordial, was decidedly a patronising manner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Eleanor looked on with some interest, as Magdalen greeted the young woman who entered—greeted her in a manner which, though cordial, was decidedly a patronising manner.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Eleanor looked on with some interest, as Magdalen greeted the young woman who entered—greeted her in a manner which, though cordial, was decidedly a patronising manner.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THREE WOMEN ‘Miss Dixon to see you, ma’am,’ said the servant.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THREE WOMEN ‘Miss Dixon to see you, ma’am,’ said the servant.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Eleanor looked on with some interest, as Magdalen greeted the young woman who entered—greeted her in a manner which, though cordial, was decidedly a patronising manner.
