used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Paul went on talking in a quiet, low tone, while Digby was munching a thick slice of bread-and-butter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But some salt had got into the mug, marm; and salt with tea is not pleasant, I assure you," exclaimed Digby, feeling very indignant, notwithstanding Newland's exhortations and his own resolutions.
with anger
From this reading "We only use sugar at Grangewood House, young gentleman," answered Mrs Pike, looking angrily at the bold assertion of the new boy.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "We only use sugar at Grangewood House, young gentleman," answered Mrs Pike, looking angrily at the bold assertion of the new boy.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading "We only use sugar at Grangewood House, young gentleman," answered Mrs Pike, looking angrily at the bold assertion of the new boy.
make certain of
From this reading "But some salt had got into the mug, marm; and salt with tea is not pleasant, I assure you," exclaimed Digby, feeling very indignant, notwithstanding Newland's exhortations and his own resolutions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "We only use sugar at Grangewood House, young gentleman," answered Mrs Pike, looking angrily at the bold assertion of the new boy.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
fearless and daring
From this reading "We only use sugar at Grangewood House, young gentleman," answered Mrs Pike, looking angrily at the bold assertion of the new boy.
a youthful male person
From this reading "We only use sugar at Grangewood House, young gentleman," answered Mrs Pike, looking angrily at the bold assertion of the new boy.
bread-and-butter
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From this reading Paul went on talking in a quiet, low tone, while Digby was munching a thick slice of bread-and-butter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Those who throw their tea away can have no more.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
Digby
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From this reading Paul went on talking in a quiet, low tone, while Digby was munching a thick slice of bread-and-butter.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "But some salt had got into the mug, marm; and salt with tea is not pleasant, I assure you," exclaimed Digby, feeling very indignant, notwithstanding Newland's exhortations and his own resolutions.
exhortationsnounUS /ˌeɡzɔːrˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “exhortation” — a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action
From this reading "But some salt had got into the mug, marm; and salt with tea is not pleasant, I assure you," exclaimed Digby, feeling very indignant, notwithstanding Newland's exhortations and his own resolutions.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "But some salt had got into the mug, marm; and salt with tea is not pleasant, I assure you," exclaimed Digby, feeling very indignant, notwithstanding Newland's exhortations and his own resolutions.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
a man of refinement
From this reading "We only use sugar at Grangewood House, young gentleman," answered Mrs Pike, looking angrily at the bold assertion of the new boy.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "But some salt had got into the mug, marm; and salt with tea is not pleasant, I assure you," exclaimed Digby, feeling very indignant, notwithstanding Newland's exhortations and his own resolutions.
Grangewood
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From this reading "We only use sugar at Grangewood House, young gentleman," answered Mrs Pike, looking angrily at the bold assertion of the new boy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "We only use sugar at Grangewood House, young gentleman," answered Mrs Pike, looking angrily at the bold assertion of the new boy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But some salt had got into the mug, marm; and salt with tea is not pleasant, I assure you," exclaimed Digby, feeling very indignant, notwithstanding Newland's exhortations and his own resolutions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Paul went on talking in a quiet, low tone, while Digby was munching a thick slice of bread-and-butter.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading "But some salt had got into the mug, marm; and salt with tea is not pleasant, I assure you," exclaimed Digby, feeling very indignant, notwithstanding Newland's exhortations and his own resolutions.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "But some salt had got into the mug, marm; and salt with tea is not pleasant, I assure you," exclaimed Digby, feeling very indignant, notwithstanding Newland's exhortations and his own resolutions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But some salt had got into the mug, marm; and salt with tea is not pleasant, I assure you," exclaimed Digby, feeling very indignant, notwithstanding Newland's exhortations and his own resolutions.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "We only use sugar at Grangewood House, young gentleman," answered Mrs Pike, looking angrily at the bold assertion of the new boy.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Paul went on talking in a quiet, low tone, while Digby was munching a thick slice of bread-and-butter.
maid-servants
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From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
marm
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From this reading "But some salt had got into the mug, marm; and salt with tea is not pleasant, I assure you," exclaimed Digby, feeling very indignant, notwithstanding Newland's exhortations and his own resolutions.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
mugnounUS /mʌɡ/
the quantity that can be held in a mug
From this reading "But some salt had got into the mug, marm; and salt with tea is not pleasant, I assure you," exclaimed Digby, feeling very indignant, notwithstanding Newland's exhortations and his own resolutions.
munchingverbUS /ˈmʌntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “munch” — chew noisily
From this reading Paul went on talking in a quiet, low tone, while Digby was munching a thick slice of bread-and-butter.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "We only use sugar at Grangewood House, young gentleman," answered Mrs Pike, looking angrily at the bold assertion of the new boy.
Newland's
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From this reading "But some salt had got into the mug, marm; and salt with tea is not pleasant, I assure you," exclaimed Digby, feeling very indignant, notwithstanding Newland's exhortations and his own resolutions.
not any; not one
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But some salt had got into the mug, marm; and salt with tea is not pleasant, I assure you," exclaimed Digby, feeling very indignant, notwithstanding Newland's exhortations and his own resolutions.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading "But some salt had got into the mug, marm; and salt with tea is not pleasant, I assure you," exclaimed Digby, feeling very indignant, notwithstanding Newland's exhortations and his own resolutions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Paul went on talking in a quiet, low tone, while Digby was munching a thick slice of bread-and-butter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Paul went on talking in a quiet, low tone, while Digby was munching a thick slice of bread-and-butter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
and nothing more
From this reading "We only use sugar at Grangewood House, young gentleman," answered Mrs Pike, looking angrily at the bold assertion of the new boy.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "But some salt had got into the mug, marm; and salt with tea is not pleasant, I assure you," exclaimed Digby, feeling very indignant, notwithstanding Newland's exhortations and his own resolutions.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul went on talking in a quiet, low tone, while Digby was munching a thick slice of bread-and-butter.
PikenounUS /paɪk/
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "But some salt had got into the mug, marm; and salt with tea is not pleasant, I assure you," exclaimed Digby, feeling very indignant, notwithstanding Newland's exhortations and his own resolutions.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Paul went on talking in a quiet, low tone, while Digby was munching a thick slice of bread-and-butter.
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading "But some salt had got into the mug, marm; and salt with tea is not pleasant, I assure you," exclaimed Digby, feeling very indignant, notwithstanding Newland's exhortations and his own resolutions.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading "But some salt had got into the mug, marm; and salt with tea is not pleasant, I assure you," exclaimed Digby, feeling very indignant, notwithstanding Newland's exhortations and his own resolutions.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
slicenounUS /slaɪs/
a share of something
From this reading Paul went on talking in a quiet, low tone, while Digby was munching a thick slice of bread-and-butter.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading "We only use sugar at Grangewood House, young gentleman," answered Mrs Pike, looking angrily at the bold assertion of the new boy.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Paul went on talking in a quiet, low tone, while Digby was munching a thick slice of bread-and-butter.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Those who throw their tea away can have no more.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Paul went on talking in a quiet, low tone, while Digby was munching a thick slice of bread-and-butter.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Those who throw their tea away can have no more.
propel through the air
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Paul went on talking in a quiet, low tone, while Digby was munching a thick slice of bread-and-butter.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
the act of using
From this reading "We only use sugar at Grangewood House, young gentleman," answered Mrs Pike, looking angrily at the bold assertion of the new boy.
precisely as stated
From this reading "But some salt had got into the mug, marm; and salt with tea is not pleasant, I assure you," exclaimed Digby, feeling very indignant, notwithstanding Newland's exhortations and his own resolutions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Paul went on talking in a quiet, low tone, while Digby was munching a thick slice of bread-and-butter.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We only use sugar at Grangewood House, young gentleman," answered Mrs Pike, looking angrily at the bold assertion of the new boy.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Paul went on talking in a quiet, low tone, while Digby was munching a thick slice of bread-and-butter.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Paul went on talking in a quiet, low tone, while Digby was munching a thick slice of bread-and-butter.
which person or people
From this reading He sent up his cup for some more tea by one of the attendant maid-servants; but was told by Mrs Pike, who had seen him throw the first away, that he could have no more.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "But some salt had got into the mug, marm; and salt with tea is not pleasant, I assure you," exclaimed Digby, feeling very indignant, notwithstanding Newland's exhortations and his own resolutions.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But some salt had got into the mug, marm; and salt with tea is not pleasant, I assure you," exclaimed Digby, feeling very indignant, notwithstanding Newland's exhortations and his own resolutions.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "We only use sugar at Grangewood House, young gentleman," answered Mrs Pike, looking angrily at the bold assertion of the new boy.
