used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the minute, the term Aunt Maria used, especially as applied to her father, had no more meaning for her than a term in a foreign tongue.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Maria looked at her aunt with an expression of almost idiocy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Maria looked at her aunt with an expression of almost idiocy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aunt Maria was, for the moment, too occupied with her own personal grievances and disappointments to pay much attention to her little niece.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading For the minute, the term Aunt Maria used, especially as applied to her father, had no more meaning for her than a term in a foreign tongue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For the minute, the term Aunt Maria used, especially as applied to her father, had no more meaning for her than a term in a foreign tongue.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Maria looked at her aunt with an expression of almost idiocy.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Aunt Maria was, for the moment, too occupied with her own personal grievances and disappointments to pay much attention to her little niece.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Maria looked at her aunt with an expression of almost idiocy.
Courtin
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From this reading "Courtin'," she stammered out vaguely, imitating her aunt exactly, even to the dropping of the final "g."
disappointmentsnounUS /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Aunt Maria was, for the moment, too occupied with her own personal grievances and disappointments to pay much attention to her little niece.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading "Courtin'," she stammered out vaguely, imitating her aunt exactly, even to the dropping of the final "g."
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading For the minute, the term Aunt Maria used, especially as applied to her father, had no more meaning for her than a term in a foreign tongue.
divisible by two
From this reading "Courtin'," she stammered out vaguely, imitating her aunt exactly, even to the dropping of the final "g."
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "Courtin'," she stammered out vaguely, imitating her aunt exactly, even to the dropping of the final "g."
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Maria looked at her aunt with an expression of almost idiocy.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading For the minute, the term Aunt Maria used, especially as applied to her father, had no more meaning for her than a term in a foreign tongue.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading "Courtin'," she stammered out vaguely, imitating her aunt exactly, even to the dropping of the final "g."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the minute, the term Aunt Maria used, especially as applied to her father, had no more meaning for her than a term in a foreign tongue.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading For the minute, the term Aunt Maria used, especially as applied to her father, had no more meaning for her than a term in a foreign tongue.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading "Courtin'," she stammered out vaguely, imitating her aunt exactly, even to the dropping of the final "g."
grievancesnounUS /ˈɡriːvənsəz/
plural of “grievance” — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading Aunt Maria was, for the moment, too occupied with her own personal grievances and disappointments to pay much attention to her little niece.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the minute, the term Aunt Maria used, especially as applied to her father, had no more meaning for her than a term in a foreign tongue.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Maria looked at her aunt with an expression of almost idiocy.
idiocynounUS /ˈɪdiəsi/
extreme mental retardation
From this reading Maria looked at her aunt with an expression of almost idiocy.
imitatingverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading "Courtin'," she stammered out vaguely, imitating her aunt exactly, even to the dropping of the final "g."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the minute, the term Aunt Maria used, especially as applied to her father, had no more meaning for her than a term in a foreign tongue.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Aunt Maria was, for the moment, too occupied with her own personal grievances and disappointments to pay much attention to her little niece.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Maria looked at her aunt with an expression of almost idiocy.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading Maria looked at her aunt with an expression of almost idiocy.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading For the minute, the term Aunt Maria used, especially as applied to her father, had no more meaning for her than a term in a foreign tongue.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading For the minute, the term Aunt Maria used, especially as applied to her father, had no more meaning for her than a term in a foreign tongue.
a particular point in time
From this reading Aunt Maria was, for the moment, too occupied with her own personal grievances and disappointments to pay much attention to her little niece.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For the minute, the term Aunt Maria used, especially as applied to her father, had no more meaning for her than a term in a foreign tongue.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Aunt Maria was, for the moment, too occupied with her own personal grievances and disappointments to pay much attention to her little niece.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Aunt Maria was, for the moment, too occupied with her own personal grievances and disappointments to pay much attention to her little niece.
not any; not one
From this reading For the minute, the term Aunt Maria used, especially as applied to her father, had no more meaning for her than a term in a foreign tongue.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Aunt Maria was, for the moment, too occupied with her own personal grievances and disappointments to pay much attention to her little niece.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Maria looked at her aunt with an expression of almost idiocy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Courtin'," she stammered out vaguely, imitating her aunt exactly, even to the dropping of the final "g."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Aunt Maria was, for the moment, too occupied with her own personal grievances and disappointments to pay much attention to her little niece.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading She was very pale.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Aunt Maria was, for the moment, too occupied with her own personal grievances and disappointments to pay much attention to her little niece.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Aunt Maria was, for the moment, too occupied with her own personal grievances and disappointments to pay much attention to her little niece.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was very pale.
stammered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Courtin'," she stammered out vaguely, imitating her aunt exactly, even to the dropping of the final "g."
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading For the minute, the term Aunt Maria used, especially as applied to her father, had no more meaning for her than a term in a foreign tongue.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For the minute, the term Aunt Maria used, especially as applied to her father, had no more meaning for her than a term in a foreign tongue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the minute, the term Aunt Maria used, especially as applied to her father, had no more meaning for her than a term in a foreign tongue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the minute, the term Aunt Maria used, especially as applied to her father, had no more meaning for her than a term in a foreign tongue.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading For the minute, the term Aunt Maria used, especially as applied to her father, had no more meaning for her than a term in a foreign tongue.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Aunt Maria was, for the moment, too occupied with her own personal grievances and disappointments to pay much attention to her little niece.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading For the minute, the term Aunt Maria used, especially as applied to her father, had no more meaning for her than a term in a foreign tongue.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading "Courtin'," she stammered out vaguely, imitating her aunt exactly, even to the dropping of the final "g."
precisely as stated
From this reading She was very pale.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was very pale.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Maria looked at her aunt with an expression of almost idiocy.
