400
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From this reading Cuckoo had lived at number 400 for a considerable time.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Analysed, reduced to its essence, that was her feeling about the lady of the feathers.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
Analysed
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From this reading Analysed, reduced to its essence, that was her feeling about the lady of the feathers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Cuckoo had lived at number 400 for a considerable time.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Her ground-floor lodger was going to the bad.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Being, in some ways, easy-going, or perhaps one should say rather reckless, she had given herself with a good enough grace to be plucked by the claws of the landlady.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being, in some ways, easy-going, or perhaps one should say rather reckless, she had given herself with a good enough grace to be plucked by the claws of the landlady.
Brigg
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From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Being, in some ways, easy-going, or perhaps one should say rather reckless, she had given herself with a good enough grace to be plucked by the claws of the landlady.
clawsnounUS /klɔːz/
plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading Being, in some ways, easy-going, or perhaps one should say rather reckless, she had given herself with a good enough grace to be plucked by the claws of the landlady.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Cuckoo had lived at number 400 for a considerable time.
CuckoonounUS /ˈkʌkuː/
a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
From this reading Cuckoo had lived at number 400 for a considerable time.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
easy-going
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From this reading Being, in some ways, easy-going, or perhaps one should say rather reckless, she had given herself with a good enough grace to be plucked by the claws of the landlady.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Being, in some ways, easy-going, or perhaps one should say rather reckless, she had given herself with a good enough grace to be plucked by the claws of the landlady.
essencenounUS /ˈesəns/
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
From this reading Analysed, reduced to its essence, that was her feeling about the lady of the feathers.
FEATHERSnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Analysed, reduced to its essence, that was her feeling about the lady of the feathers.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cuckoo had lived at number 400 for a considerable time.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Being, in some ways, easy-going, or perhaps one should say rather reckless, she had given herself with a good enough grace to be plucked by the claws of the landlady.
the act of departing
From this reading Her ground-floor lodger was going to the bad.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Being, in some ways, easy-going, or perhaps one should say rather reckless, she had given herself with a good enough grace to be plucked by the claws of the landlady.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Being, in some ways, easy-going, or perhaps one should say rather reckless, she had given herself with a good enough grace to be plucked by the claws of the landlady.
ground-flooradjective
on the floor closest to level with the ground
From this reading Her ground-floor lodger was going to the bad.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cuckoo had lived at number 400 for a considerable time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Being, in some ways, easy-going, or perhaps one should say rather reckless, she had given herself with a good enough grace to be plucked by the claws of the landlady.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Analysed, reduced to its essence, that was her feeling about the lady of the feathers.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading Being, in some ways, easy-going, or perhaps one should say rather reckless, she had given herself with a good enough grace to be plucked by the claws of the landlady.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Cuckoo had lived at number 400 for a considerable time.
lodgernoun
a tenant in someone's house
From this reading Her ground-floor lodger was going to the bad.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
Museum-opening
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Cuckoo had lived at number 400 for a considerable time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Being, in some ways, easy-going, or perhaps one should say rather reckless, she had given herself with a good enough grace to be plucked by the claws of the landlady.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Being, in some ways, easy-going, or perhaps one should say rather reckless, she had given herself with a good enough grace to be plucked by the claws of the landlady.
pansnounUS /pænz/
plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
by chance
From this reading Being, in some ways, easy-going, or perhaps one should say rather reckless, she had given herself with a good enough grace to be plucked by the claws of the landlady.
pluckedadjectiveUS /plʌkt/
of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum
From this reading Being, in some ways, easy-going, or perhaps one should say rather reckless, she had given herself with a good enough grace to be plucked by the claws of the landlady.
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
PuritannounUS /ˈpjʊrətən/
a member of a group of English Protestants who in the 16th and 17th centuries thought that the Protestant Reformation under Elizabeth was incomplete and advocated the simplification and regulation of forms of worship
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
on the contrary
From this reading Being, in some ways, easy-going, or perhaps one should say rather reckless, she had given herself with a good enough grace to be plucked by the claws of the landlady.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Being, in some ways, easy-going, or perhaps one should say rather reckless, she had given herself with a good enough grace to be plucked by the claws of the landlady.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Analysed, reduced to its essence, that was her feeling about the lady of the feathers.
righteousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪtʃəs/
characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
express in words
From this reading Being, in some ways, easy-going, or perhaps one should say rather reckless, she had given herself with a good enough grace to be plucked by the claws of the landlady.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Being, in some ways, easy-going, or perhaps one should say rather reckless, she had given herself with a good enough grace to be plucked by the claws of the landlady.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Being, in some ways, easy-going, or perhaps one should say rather reckless, she had given herself with a good enough grace to be plucked by the claws of the landlady.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Being, in some ways, easy-going, or perhaps one should say rather reckless, she had given herself with a good enough grace to be plucked by the claws of the landlady.
STARVESverbUS /stɑːrvz/
third-person singular of “starve” — be hungry; go without food
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Cuckoo had lived at number 400 for a considerable time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Being, in some ways, easy-going, or perhaps one should say rather reckless, she had given herself with a good enough grace to be plucked by the claws of the landlady.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS STARVES Down in her dreary kitchen, among her dingy pots and pans, Mrs. Brigg was filled with an anger that seemed to her as righteous as the anger of a Puritan against Museum-opening on Sunday.
