used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Three nice old ladies and a criminal, who is even nicer, are discussing the war over a cup of tea.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Mrs. Haggerty, though present, is not at the party by invitation; having seen Mrs. Dowey buying the winkles, she followed her downstairs, so has shuffled into the play and sat down in it against our wish.
(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 They are all London charwomen, but three of them, including the hostess, are what are called professionally 'charwomen _and_' or simply 'ands.'
in addition
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three nice old ladies and a criminal, who is even nicer, are discussing the war over a cup of tea.
ands
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From this reading They are all London charwomen, but three of them, including the hostess, are what are called professionally 'charwomen _and_' or simply 'ands.'
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Three nice old ladies and a criminal, who is even nicer, are discussing the war over a cup of tea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Haggerty, though present, is not at the party by invitation; having seen Mrs. Dowey buying the winkles, she followed her downstairs, so has shuffled into the play and sat down in it against our wish.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The criminal, who is the hostess, calls it a dish of tea, which shows that she comes from Caledonia; but that is not her crime.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading Mrs. Haggerty, though present, is not at the party by invitation; having seen Mrs. Dowey buying the winkles, she followed her downstairs, so has shuffled into the play and sat down in it against our wish.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Haggerty, though present, is not at the party by invitation; having seen Mrs. Dowey buying the winkles, she followed her downstairs, so has shuffled into the play and sat down in it against our wish.
CaledonianounUS /ˌkæləˈdoʊniə/
the geographical area (in Roman times) to the north of the Antonine Wall; now a poetic name for Scotland
From this reading The criminal, who is the hostess, calls it a dish of tea, which shows that she comes from Caledonia; but that is not her crime.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They are all London charwomen, but three of them, including the hostess, are what are called professionally 'charwomen _and_' or simply 'ands.'
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading The criminal, who is the hostess, calls it a dish of tea, which shows that she comes from Caledonia; but that is not her crime.
caretakernounUS /ˈkerteɪkər/
a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person)
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
charwomannounUS /ˈtʃɑːrwʊmən/
a human female employed to do housework
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
charwomennounUS /ˈtʃɑːrwɪmən/
plural of “charwoman” — a human female employed to do housework
From this reading They are all London charwomen, but three of them, including the hostess, are what are called professionally 'charwomen _and_' or simply 'ands.'
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading The criminal, who is the hostess, calls it a dish of tea, which shows that she comes from Caledonia; but that is not her crime.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading The criminal, who is the hostess, calls it a dish of tea, which shows that she comes from Caledonia; but that is not her crime.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Three nice old ladies and a criminal, who is even nicer, are discussing the war over a cup of tea.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Three nice old ladies and a criminal, who is even nicer, are discussing the war over a cup of tea.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Three nice old ladies and a criminal, who is even nicer, are discussing the war over a cup of tea.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading The criminal, who is the hostess, calls it a dish of tea, which shows that she comes from Caledonia; but that is not her crime.
Dowey
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From this reading Mrs. Haggerty, though present, is not at the party by invitation; having seen Mrs. Dowey buying the winkles, she followed her downstairs, so has shuffled into the play and sat down in it against our wish.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mrs. Haggerty, though present, is not at the party by invitation; having seen Mrs. Dowey buying the winkles, she followed her downstairs, so has shuffled into the play and sat down in it against our wish.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading Mrs. Haggerty, though present, is not at the party by invitation; having seen Mrs. Dowey buying the winkles, she followed her downstairs, so has shuffled into the play and sat down in it against our wish.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
divisible by two
From this reading Three nice old ladies and a criminal, who is even nicer, are discussing the war over a cup of tea.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Mrs. Haggerty, though present, is not at the party by invitation; having seen Mrs. Dowey buying the winkles, she followed her downstairs, so has shuffled into the play and sat down in it against our wish.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The criminal, who is the hostess, calls it a dish of tea, which shows that she comes from Caledonia; but that is not her crime.
Haggerty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Haggerty, though present, is not at the party by invitation; having seen Mrs. Dowey buying the winkles, she followed her downstairs, so has shuffled into the play and sat down in it against our wish.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mrs. Haggerty, though present, is not at the party by invitation; having seen Mrs. Dowey buying the winkles, she followed her downstairs, so has shuffled into the play and sat down in it against our wish.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The criminal, who is the hostess, calls it a dish of tea, which shows that she comes from Caledonia; but that is not her crime.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading The criminal, who is the hostess, calls it a dish of tea, which shows that she comes from Caledonia; but that is not her crime.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading They are all London charwomen, but three of them, including the hostess, are what are called professionally 'charwomen _and_' or simply 'ands.'
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mrs. Haggerty, though present, is not at the party by invitation; having seen Mrs. Dowey buying the winkles, she followed her downstairs, so has shuffled into the play and sat down in it against our wish.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Mrs. Haggerty, though present, is not at the party by invitation; having seen Mrs. Dowey buying the winkles, she followed her downstairs, so has shuffled into the play and sat down in it against our wish.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Three nice old ladies and a criminal, who is even nicer, are discussing the war over a cup of tea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The criminal, who is the hostess, calls it a dish of tea, which shows that she comes from Caledonia; but that is not her crime.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Three nice old ladies and a criminal, who is even nicer, are discussing the war over a cup of tea.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading They are all London charwomen, but three of them, including the hostess, are what are called professionally 'charwomen _and_' or simply 'ands.'
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Three nice old ladies and a criminal, who is even nicer, are discussing the war over a cup of tea.
niceradjectiveUS /ˈnaɪsər/
comparative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Three nice old ladies and a criminal, who is even nicer, are discussing the war over a cup of tea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The criminal, who is the hostess, calls it a dish of tea, which shows that she comes from Caledonia; but that is not her crime.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three nice old ladies and a criminal, who is even nicer, are discussing the war over a cup of tea.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Three nice old ladies and a criminal, who is even nicer, are discussing the war over a cup of tea.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They are all London charwomen, but three of them, including the hostess, are what are called professionally 'charwomen _and_' or simply 'ands.'
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Mrs. Haggerty, though present, is not at the party by invitation; having seen Mrs. Dowey buying the winkles, she followed her downstairs, so has shuffled into the play and sat down in it against our wish.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Three nice old ladies and a criminal, who is even nicer, are discussing the war over a cup of tea.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mrs. Haggerty, though present, is not at the party by invitation; having seen Mrs. Dowey buying the winkles, she followed her downstairs, so has shuffled into the play and sat down in it against our wish.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Mrs. Haggerty, though present, is not at the party by invitation; having seen Mrs. Dowey buying the winkles, she followed her downstairs, so has shuffled into the play and sat down in it against our wish.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mrs. Haggerty, though present, is not at the party by invitation; having seen Mrs. Dowey buying the winkles, she followed her downstairs, so has shuffled into the play and sat down in it against our wish.
professionallyadverbUS /prəˈfeʃənəli/
in a professional manner
From this reading They are all London charwomen, but three of them, including the hostess, are what are called professionally 'charwomen _and_' or simply 'ands.'
registrarnounUS /ˈredʒɪstrɑːr/
a person employed to keep a record of the owners of stocks and bonds issued by the company
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
registrynounUS /ˈredʒɪstri/
an official written record of names or events or transactions
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mrs. Haggerty, though present, is not at the party by invitation; having seen Mrs. Dowey buying the winkles, she followed her downstairs, so has shuffled into the play and sat down in it against our wish.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mrs. Haggerty, though present, is not at the party by invitation; having seen Mrs. Dowey buying the winkles, she followed her downstairs, so has shuffled into the play and sat down in it against our wish.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The criminal, who is the hostess, calls it a dish of tea, which shows that she comes from Caledonia; but that is not her crime.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading The criminal, who is the hostess, calls it a dish of tea, which shows that she comes from Caledonia; but that is not her crime.
shuffledverbUS /ˈʃʌfəld/
past form of “shuffle” — walk by dragging one's feet
From this reading Mrs. Haggerty, though present, is not at the party by invitation; having seen Mrs. Dowey buying the winkles, she followed her downstairs, so has shuffled into the play and sat down in it against our wish.
and nothing more
From this reading They are all London charwomen, but three of them, including the hostess, are what are called professionally 'charwomen _and_' or simply 'ands.'
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Haggerty, though present, is not at the party by invitation; having seen Mrs. Dowey buying the winkles, she followed her downstairs, so has shuffled into the play and sat down in it against our wish.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
statusnounUS /ˈstætəs/
the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
carry out
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Three nice old ladies and a criminal, who is even nicer, are discussing the war over a cup of tea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The criminal, who is the hostess, calls it a dish of tea, which shows that she comes from Caledonia; but that is not her crime.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three nice old ladies and a criminal, who is even nicer, are discussing the war over a cup of tea.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They are all London charwomen, but three of them, including the hostess, are what are called professionally 'charwomen _and_' or simply 'ands.'
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are all London charwomen, but three of them, including the hostess, are what are called professionally 'charwomen _and_' or simply 'ands.'
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mrs. Haggerty, though present, is not at the party by invitation; having seen Mrs. Dowey buying the winkles, she followed her downstairs, so has shuffled into the play and sat down in it against our wish.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three nice old ladies and a criminal, who is even nicer, are discussing the war over a cup of tea.
transactionsnounUS /trænˈzækʃənz/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
precisely as stated
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Three nice old ladies and a criminal, who is even nicer, are discussing the war over a cup of tea.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They are all London charwomen, but three of them, including the hostess, are what are called professionally 'charwomen _and_' or simply 'ands.'
at the time that
From this reading An 'and' is also a caretaker when required; her name is entered as such in ink in a registry book, financial transactions take place across a counter between her and the registrar, and altogether she is of a very different social status from one who, like Mrs. Haggerty, is a charwoman but nothing else.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The criminal, who is the hostess, calls it a dish of tea, which shows that she comes from Caledonia; but that is not her crime.
which person or people
From this reading Three nice old ladies and a criminal, who is even nicer, are discussing the war over a cup of tea.
winklesnounUS /ˈwɪŋkəlz/
plural of “winkle” — small edible marine snail; steamed in wine or baked
From this reading Mrs. Haggerty, though present, is not at the party by invitation; having seen Mrs. Dowey buying the winkles, she followed her downstairs, so has shuffled into the play and sat down in it against our wish.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Mrs. Haggerty, though present, is not at the party by invitation; having seen Mrs. Dowey buying the winkles, she followed her downstairs, so has shuffled into the play and sat down in it against our wish.
