used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Marie courtesied, apologized, and explained that a lady, a woman, had called to see Miss Fielding, and would not be denied.
anew
From this reading Again the door opened, and Jewel thrust the letter into the envelope and slipped her hand down among the folds of her rich gown.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Jewel mimicked, impatiently; and the maid explained, in broken French, that the caller had a high-bred voice and air, but was dressed very shabbily, and had come on foot.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Again the door opened, and Jewel thrust the letter into the envelope and slipped her hand down among the folds of her rich gown.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Again the door opened, and Jewel thrust the letter into the envelope and slipped her hand down among the folds of her rich gown.
apologizedverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzd/
past form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading Marie courtesied, apologized, and explained that a lady, a woman, had called to see Miss Fielding, and would not be denied.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Marie courtesied, apologized, and explained that a lady, a woman, had called to see Miss Fielding, and would not be denied.
lacking funds
From this reading "Marie, what do you mean by interrupting me like this?" she broke out, petulantly.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Jewel mimicked, impatiently; and the maid explained, in broken French, that the caller had a high-bred voice and air, but was dressed very shabbily, and had come on foot.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jewel mimicked, impatiently; and the maid explained, in broken French, that the caller had a high-bred voice and air, but was dressed very shabbily, and had come on foot.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Marie, what do you mean by interrupting me like this?" she broke out, petulantly.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Marie courtesied, apologized, and explained that a lady, a woman, had called to see Miss Fielding, and would not be denied.
callernounUS /ˈkɔːlər/
a social or business visitor
From this reading Jewel mimicked, impatiently; and the maid explained, in broken French, that the caller had a high-bred voice and air, but was dressed very shabbily, and had come on foot.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Jewel mimicked, impatiently; and the maid explained, in broken French, that the caller had a high-bred voice and air, but was dressed very shabbily, and had come on foot.
courtesied
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From this reading Marie courtesied, apologized, and explained that a lady, a woman, had called to see Miss Fielding, and would not be denied.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Marie courtesied, apologized, and explained that a lady, a woman, had called to see Miss Fielding, and would not be denied.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Marie, what do you mean by interrupting me like this?" she broke out, petulantly.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Again the door opened, and Jewel thrust the letter into the envelope and slipped her hand down among the folds of her rich gown.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Again the door opened, and Jewel thrust the letter into the envelope and slipped her hand down among the folds of her rich gown.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Jewel mimicked, impatiently; and the maid explained, in broken French, that the caller had a high-bred voice and air, but was dressed very shabbily, and had come on foot.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading Again the door opened, and Jewel thrust the letter into the envelope and slipped her hand down among the folds of her rich gown.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Marie courtesied, apologized, and explained that a lady, a woman, had called to see Miss Fielding, and would not be denied.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading Marie courtesied, apologized, and explained that a lady, a woman, had called to see Miss Fielding, and would not be denied.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Again the door opened, and Jewel thrust the letter into the envelope and slipped her hand down among the folds of her rich gown.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Jewel mimicked, impatiently; and the maid explained, in broken French, that the caller had a high-bred voice and air, but was dressed very shabbily, and had come on foot.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Jewel mimicked, impatiently; and the maid explained, in broken French, that the caller had a high-bred voice and air, but was dressed very shabbily, and had come on foot.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Again the door opened, and Jewel thrust the letter into the envelope and slipped her hand down among the folds of her rich gown.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marie courtesied, apologized, and explained that a lady, a woman, had called to see Miss Fielding, and would not be denied.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Again the door opened, and Jewel thrust the letter into the envelope and slipped her hand down among the folds of her rich gown.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Again the door opened, and Jewel thrust the letter into the envelope and slipped her hand down among the folds of her rich gown.
high-bred
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From this reading Jewel mimicked, impatiently; and the maid explained, in broken French, that the caller had a high-bred voice and air, but was dressed very shabbily, and had come on foot.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading Jewel mimicked, impatiently; and the maid explained, in broken French, that the caller had a high-bred voice and air, but was dressed very shabbily, and had come on foot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jewel mimicked, impatiently; and the maid explained, in broken French, that the caller had a high-bred voice and air, but was dressed very shabbily, and had come on foot.
interruptingverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪŋ/
-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in
From this reading "Marie, what do you mean by interrupting me like this?" she broke out, petulantly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Again the door opened, and Jewel thrust the letter into the envelope and slipped her hand down among the folds of her rich gown.
JewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Again the door opened, and Jewel thrust the letter into the envelope and slipped her hand down among the folds of her rich gown.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Marie courtesied, apologized, and explained that a lady, a woman, had called to see Miss Fielding, and would not be denied.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Again the door opened, and Jewel thrust the letter into the envelope and slipped her hand down among the folds of her rich gown.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Marie, what do you mean by interrupting me like this?" she broke out, petulantly.
a female domestic
From this reading Jewel mimicked, impatiently; and the maid explained, in broken French, that the caller had a high-bred voice and air, but was dressed very shabbily, and had come on foot.
Marie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Marie, what do you mean by interrupting me like this?" she broke out, petulantly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Marie, what do you mean by interrupting me like this?" she broke out, petulantly.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Marie, what do you mean by interrupting me like this?" she broke out, petulantly.
mimickedverbUS /ˈmɪmɪkt/
inflected form of “mimic” — imitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effect
From this reading Jewel mimicked, impatiently; and the maid explained, in broken French, that the caller had a high-bred voice and air, but was dressed very shabbily, and had come on foot.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Marie courtesied, apologized, and explained that a lady, a woman, had called to see Miss Fielding, and would not be denied.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Marie courtesied, apologized, and explained that a lady, a woman, had called to see Miss Fielding, and would not be denied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Again the door opened, and Jewel thrust the letter into the envelope and slipped her hand down among the folds of her rich gown.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jewel mimicked, impatiently; and the maid explained, in broken French, that the caller had a high-bred voice and air, but was dressed very shabbily, and had come on foot.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Again the door opened, and Jewel thrust the letter into the envelope and slipped her hand down among the folds of her rich gown.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Marie, what do you mean by interrupting me like this?" she broke out, petulantly.
petulantlyadverb
in a petulant manner
From this reading "Marie, what do you mean by interrupting me like this?" she broke out, petulantly.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Again the door opened, and Jewel thrust the letter into the envelope and slipped her hand down among the folds of her rich gown.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Marie courtesied, apologized, and explained that a lady, a woman, had called to see Miss Fielding, and would not be denied.
shabbilyadverb
so as to appear worn and threadbare or dilapidated
From this reading Jewel mimicked, impatiently; and the maid explained, in broken French, that the caller had a high-bred voice and air, but was dressed very shabbily, and had come on foot.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Marie, what do you mean by interrupting me like this?" she broke out, petulantly.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Again the door opened, and Jewel thrust the letter into the envelope and slipped her hand down among the folds of her rich gown.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Marie courtesied, apologized, and explained that a lady, a woman, had called to see Miss Fielding, and would not be denied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Again the door opened, and Jewel thrust the letter into the envelope and slipped her hand down among the folds of her rich gown.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Marie, what do you mean by interrupting me like this?" she broke out, petulantly.
push forcefully
From this reading Again the door opened, and Jewel thrust the letter into the envelope and slipped her hand down among the folds of her rich gown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marie courtesied, apologized, and explained that a lady, a woman, had called to see Miss Fielding, and would not be denied.
precisely as stated
From this reading Jewel mimicked, impatiently; and the maid explained, in broken French, that the caller had a high-bred voice and air, but was dressed very shabbily, and had come on foot.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Jewel mimicked, impatiently; and the maid explained, in broken French, that the caller had a high-bred voice and air, but was dressed very shabbily, and had come on foot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jewel mimicked, impatiently; and the maid explained, in broken French, that the caller had a high-bred voice and air, but was dressed very shabbily, and had come on foot.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Marie, what do you mean by interrupting me like this?" she broke out, petulantly.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Marie courtesied, apologized, and explained that a lady, a woman, had called to see Miss Fielding, and would not be denied.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Marie courtesied, apologized, and explained that a lady, a woman, had called to see Miss Fielding, and would not be denied.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Marie, what do you mean by interrupting me like this?" she broke out, petulantly.
