used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
ajaradjectiveUS /əˈdʒɑːr/
slightly open
From this reading She stayed to shut a bedroom door that was ajar and swinging in the draught.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading She sauntered along the passage and hummed a folk-melody—'High Germany.'
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Zita ascended leisurely to her room, removed her bonnet and changed her shoes, put on an apron, and then proceeded to Drownlands' office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading Zita ascended leisurely to her room, removed her bonnet and changed her shoes, put on an apron, and then proceeded to Drownlands' office.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading Zita ascended leisurely to her room, removed her bonnet and changed her shoes, put on an apron, and then proceeded to Drownlands' office.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading She stayed to shut a bedroom door that was ajar and swinging in the draught.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Zita ascended leisurely to her room, removed her bonnet and changed her shoes, put on an apron, and then proceeded to Drownlands' office.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Zita ascended leisurely to her room, removed her bonnet and changed her shoes, put on an apron, and then proceeded to Drownlands' office.
curtseyed
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From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
DAGGING
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From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not hurry herself.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She stayed to shut a bedroom door that was ajar and swinging in the draught.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading She stayed to shut a bedroom door that was ajar and swinging in the draught.
Drownlands
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From this reading Zita ascended leisurely to her room, removed her bonnet and changed her shoes, put on an apron, and then proceeded to Drownlands' office.
folk-melody
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From this reading She sauntered along the passage and hummed a folk-melody—'High Germany.'
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading She sauntered along the passage and hummed a folk-melody—'High Germany.'
gigglenounUS /ˈɡɪɡəl/
a foolish or nervous laugh
From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Zita ascended leisurely to her room, removed her bonnet and changed her shoes, put on an apron, and then proceeded to Drownlands' office.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She did not hurry herself.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She sauntered along the passage and hummed a folk-melody—'High Germany.'
hummed
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From this reading She sauntered along the passage and hummed a folk-melody—'High Germany.'
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading She did not hurry herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She stayed to shut a bedroom door that was ajar and swinging in the draught.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
Leehanna
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From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
leerverb
look suggestively or obliquely; look or gaze with a sly, immodest, or malign expression
From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Zita ascended leisurely to her room, removed her bonnet and changed her shoes, put on an apron, and then proceeded to Drownlands' office.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
maid-of-all-work
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From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
maliciousadjectiveUS /məˈlɪʃəs/
having the nature of or resulting from malice
From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not hurry herself.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Zita ascended leisurely to her room, removed her bonnet and changed her shoes, put on an apron, and then proceeded to Drownlands' office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Zita ascended leisurely to her room, removed her bonnet and changed her shoes, put on an apron, and then proceeded to Drownlands' office.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading She sauntered along the passage and hummed a folk-melody—'High Germany.'
Prickwillow
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From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Zita ascended leisurely to her room, removed her bonnet and changed her shoes, put on an apron, and then proceeded to Drownlands' office.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Zita ascended leisurely to her room, removed her bonnet and changed her shoes, put on an apron, and then proceeded to Drownlands' office.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Zita ascended leisurely to her room, removed her bonnet and changed her shoes, put on an apron, and then proceeded to Drownlands' office.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Zita ascended leisurely to her room, removed her bonnet and changed her shoes, put on an apron, and then proceeded to Drownlands' office.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
sauntered
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From this reading She sauntered along the passage and hummed a folk-melody—'High Germany.'
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
a particular situation
From this reading Zita ascended leisurely to her room, removed her bonnet and changed her shoes, put on an apron, and then proceeded to Drownlands' office.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading She stayed to shut a bedroom door that was ajar and swinging in the draught.
sidelongadjective
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
express in speech
From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She stayed to shut a bedroom door that was ajar and swinging in the draught.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading She stayed to shut a bedroom door that was ajar and swinging in the draught.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She stayed to shut a bedroom door that was ajar and swinging in the draught.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
Tunkiss
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From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
on a floor above
From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She stayed to shut a bedroom door that was ajar and swinging in the draught.
at the time that
From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
Zita
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From this reading DAGGING When Zita returned to Prickwillow, Leehanna Tunkiss, with a malicious leer, said, 'The master is upstairs, and would like to speak with you;' then, with a sidelong look at the maid-of-all-work and a giggle, she curtseyed and added 'Miss.'
