used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes, indeed," added Sybil, throwing herself down in her easy-chair, with a deep breath of relief and anticipation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
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 "Yes, indeed," added Sybil, throwing herself down in her easy-chair, with a deep breath of relief and anticipation.
how long something has existed
From this reading "What wit so sharp is found in youth or age That can distinguish truth from treachery?
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Falsehood puts on the face of simple truth, And masks i' th' habit of plain honesty, When she in heart intends most villany."
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading "Yes, indeed," added Sybil, throwing herself down in her easy-chair, with a deep breath of relief and anticipation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
Berners
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From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "Yes, indeed," added Sybil, throwing herself down in her easy-chair, with a deep breath of relief and anticipation.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "What wit so sharp is found in youth or age That can distinguish truth from treachery?
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "Yes, indeed," added Sybil, throwing herself down in her easy-chair, with a deep breath of relief and anticipation.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading "What wit so sharp is found in youth or age That can distinguish truth from treachery?
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
in a serious manner
From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
easy-chair
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From this reading "Yes, indeed," added Sybil, throwing herself down in her easy-chair, with a deep breath of relief and anticipation.
one or the other of two
From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Falsehood puts on the face of simple truth, And masks i' th' habit of plain honesty, When she in heart intends most villany."
FalsehoodnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/
a false statement
From this reading Falsehood puts on the face of simple truth, And masks i' th' habit of plain honesty, When she in heart intends most villany."
set up or found
From this reading "What wit so sharp is found in youth or age That can distinguish truth from treachery?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "What wit so sharp is found in youth or age That can distinguish truth from treachery?
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
an established custom
From this reading Falsehood puts on the face of simple truth, And masks i' th' habit of plain honesty, When she in heart intends most villany."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Falsehood puts on the face of simple truth, And masks i' th' habit of plain honesty, When she in heart intends most villany."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, indeed," added Sybil, throwing herself down in her easy-chair, with a deep breath of relief and anticipation.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Yes, indeed," added Sybil, throwing herself down in her easy-chair, with a deep breath of relief and anticipation.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading Falsehood puts on the face of simple truth, And masks i' th' habit of plain honesty, When she in heart intends most villany."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Falsehood puts on the face of simple truth, And masks i' th' habit of plain honesty, When she in heart intends most villany."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What wit so sharp is found in youth or age That can distinguish truth from treachery?
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Yes, indeed," added Sybil, throwing herself down in her easy-chair, with a deep breath of relief and anticipation.
intendsverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendz/
third-person singular of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Falsehood puts on the face of simple truth, And masks i' th' habit of plain honesty, When she in heart intends most villany."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What wit so sharp is found in youth or age That can distinguish truth from treachery?
Judson
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From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
LANDLORD'SnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrdz/
possessive form of “landlord” — a landowner who leases to others
From this reading THE LANDLORD'S STORY.
lodgernoun
a tenant in someone's house
From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
masksnounUS /mæsks/
plural of “mask” — a covering to disguise or conceal the face
From this reading Falsehood puts on the face of simple truth, And masks i' th' habit of plain honesty, When she in heart intends most villany."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Falsehood puts on the face of simple truth, And masks i' th' habit of plain honesty, When she in heart intends most villany."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Falsehood puts on the face of simple truth, And masks i' th' habit of plain honesty, When she in heart intends most villany."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Falsehood puts on the face of simple truth, And masks i' th' habit of plain honesty, When she in heart intends most villany."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "What wit so sharp is found in youth or age That can distinguish truth from treachery?
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Falsehood puts on the face of simple truth, And masks i' th' habit of plain honesty, When she in heart intends most villany."
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading Falsehood puts on the face of simple truth, And masks i' th' habit of plain honesty, When she in heart intends most villany."
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading "Yes, indeed," added Sybil, throwing herself down in her easy-chair, with a deep breath of relief and anticipation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading "What wit so sharp is found in youth or age That can distinguish truth from treachery?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Falsehood puts on the face of simple truth, And masks i' th' habit of plain honesty, When she in heart intends most villany."
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Falsehood puts on the face of simple truth, And masks i' th' habit of plain honesty, When she in heart intends most villany."
be seated
From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "What wit so sharp is found in youth or age That can distinguish truth from treachery?
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE LANDLORD'S STORY.
Sybil
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From this reading "Yes, indeed," added Sybil, throwing herself down in her easy-chair, with a deep breath of relief and anticipation.
express in words
From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Falsehood puts on the face of simple truth, And masks i' th' habit of plain honesty, When she in heart intends most villany."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What wit so sharp is found in youth or age That can distinguish truth from treachery?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LANDLORD'S STORY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "Yes, indeed," added Sybil, throwing herself down in her easy-chair, with a deep breath of relief and anticipation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading "What wit so sharp is found in youth or age That can distinguish truth from treachery?
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "What wit so sharp is found in youth or age That can distinguish truth from treachery?
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
villany
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From this reading Falsehood puts on the face of simple truth, And masks i' th' habit of plain honesty, When she in heart intends most villany."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What wit so sharp is found in youth or age That can distinguish truth from treachery?
at the time that
From this reading Falsehood puts on the face of simple truth, And masks i' th' habit of plain honesty, When she in heart intends most villany."
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading "What wit so sharp is found in youth or age That can distinguish truth from treachery?
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Yes, indeed," added Sybil, throwing herself down in her easy-chair, with a deep breath of relief and anticipation.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, indeed," added Sybil, throwing herself down in her easy-chair, with a deep breath of relief and anticipation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sit down, Mr. Judson; sit down, and tell us all about this matter; and if we can aid either you or your distressed lodger in any way, we shall be glad to do so," said Mr. Berners, earnestly.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "What wit so sharp is found in youth or age That can distinguish truth from treachery?
