used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She showed him into the study, and in a few moments Hannah hurried in with a big apron and a general flavor of the kitchen.
accumulationnounUS /əˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃən/
an increase by natural growth or addition
From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
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 She showed him into the study, and in a few moments Hannah hurried in with a big apron and a general flavor of the kitchen.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "How hot your face is," he said, dinting the flesh fondly with his finger, "I see my little girl is glad to have me back."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "How dare you come to-night?" she began, but the sentence died on her lips.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She showed him into the study, and in a few moments Hannah hurried in with a big apron and a general flavor of the kitchen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "How dare you come to-night?" she began, but the sentence died on her lips.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "How dare you come to-night?" she began, but the sentence died on her lips.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "How dare you come to-night?" she began, but the sentence died on her lips.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "How dare you come to-night?" she began, but the sentence died on her lips.
dinting
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From this reading "How hot your face is," he said, dinting the flesh fondly with his finger, "I see my little girl is glad to have me back."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "How hot your face is," he said, dinting the flesh fondly with his finger, "I see my little girl is glad to have me back."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She showed him into the study, and in a few moments Hannah hurried in with a big apron and a general flavor of the kitchen.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading "How hot your face is," he said, dinting the flesh fondly with his finger, "I see my little girl is glad to have me back."
flavornounUS /ˈfleɪvər/
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading She showed him into the study, and in a few moments Hannah hurried in with a big apron and a general flavor of the kitchen.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading "How hot your face is," he said, dinting the flesh fondly with his finger, "I see my little girl is glad to have me back."
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading "How hot your face is," he said, dinting the flesh fondly with his finger, "I see my little girl is glad to have me back."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading She showed him into the study, and in a few moments Hannah hurried in with a big apron and a general flavor of the kitchen.
a young female
From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "How hot your face is," he said, dinting the flesh fondly with his finger, "I see my little girl is glad to have me back."
Hannah
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From this reading She showed him into the study, and in a few moments Hannah hurried in with a big apron and a general flavor of the kitchen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How hot your face is," he said, dinting the flesh fondly with his finger, "I see my little girl is glad to have me back."
heapsnounUS /hiːps/
a large number or amount
From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "How dare you come to-night?" she began, but the sentence died on her lips.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "How hot your face is," he said, dinting the flesh fondly with his finger, "I see my little girl is glad to have me back."
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading "How hot your face is," he said, dinting the flesh fondly with his finger, "I see my little girl is glad to have me back."
How
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From this reading "How dare you come to-night?" she began, but the sentence died on her lips.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading She showed him into the study, and in a few moments Hannah hurried in with a big apron and a general flavor of the kitchen.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "How hot your face is," he said, dinting the flesh fondly with his finger, "I see my little girl is glad to have me back."
ill-humor
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From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She showed him into the study, and in a few moments Hannah hurried in with a big apron and a general flavor of the kitchen.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She showed him into the study, and in a few moments Hannah hurried in with a big apron and a general flavor of the kitchen.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How hot your face is," he said, dinting the flesh fondly with his finger, "I see my little girl is glad to have me back."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading She showed him into the study, and in a few moments Hannah hurried in with a big apron and a general flavor of the kitchen.
a narrow way or road
From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "How dare you come to-night?" she began, but the sentence died on her lips.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "How hot your face is," he said, dinting the flesh fondly with his finger, "I see my little girl is glad to have me back."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading She showed him into the study, and in a few moments Hannah hurried in with a big apron and a general flavor of the kitchen.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "How hot your face is," he said, dinting the flesh fondly with his finger, "I see my little girl is glad to have me back."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SHADOW OF RELIGION.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "How dare you come to-night?" she began, but the sentence died on her lips.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
Rebbitzin
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From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading THE SHADOW OF RELIGION.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "How hot your face is," he said, dinting the flesh fondly with his finger, "I see my little girl is glad to have me back."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "How hot your face is," he said, dinting the flesh fondly with his finger, "I see my little girl is glad to have me back."
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading "How dare you come to-night?" she began, but the sentence died on her lips.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading THE SHADOW OF RELIGION.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She showed him into the study, and in a few moments Hannah hurried in with a big apron and a general flavor of the kitchen.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She showed him into the study, and in a few moments Hannah hurried in with a big apron and a general flavor of the kitchen.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading She showed him into the study, and in a few moments Hannah hurried in with a big apron and a general flavor of the kitchen.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHADOW OF RELIGION.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "How hot your face is," he said, dinting the flesh fondly with his finger, "I see my little girl is glad to have me back."
to-night
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From this reading "How dare you come to-night?" she began, but the sentence died on her lips.
which person or people
From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The little servant girl who opened the door for him looked relieved by the sight of him, for it might have been the Rebbitzin returning from the Lane with heaps of supplies and an accumulation of ill-humor.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How dare you come to-night?" she began, but the sentence died on her lips.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How hot your face is," he said, dinting the flesh fondly with his finger, "I see my little girl is glad to have me back."
