used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “MOTHER used to say that when a girl was married she should wear a bonnet and never jest with gentlemen.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading “She certainly is a little flippant--I must say that,” admitted Aunt Sophy diplomatically, as she beamed at the rug, and gave vent to a voluble string of infantile expletives.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Annie Jayne, her hair already thin at the temples, and her pretty narrow brow seamed with a thousand solicitous premature creases, looked down fondly at her second baby.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mrs. Clutton’s hats are very large, and her manner to Jim has always been flippant.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “MOTHER used to say that when a girl was married she should wear a bonnet and never jest with gentlemen.
Annie
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From this reading Annie Jayne, her hair already thin at the temples, and her pretty narrow brow seamed with a thousand solicitous premature creases, looked down fondly at her second baby.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Clutton’s hats are very large, and her manner to Jim has always been flippant.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “She certainly is a little flippant--I must say that,” admitted Aunt Sophy diplomatically, as she beamed at the rug, and gave vent to a voluble string of infantile expletives.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Annie Jayne, her hair already thin at the temples, and her pretty narrow brow seamed with a thousand solicitous premature creases, looked down fondly at her second baby.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “She certainly is a little flippant--I must say that,” admitted Aunt Sophy diplomatically, as she beamed at the rug, and gave vent to a voluble string of infantile expletives.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Annie Jayne, her hair already thin at the temples, and her pretty narrow brow seamed with a thousand solicitous premature creases, looked down fondly at her second baby.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading “She certainly is a little flippant--I must say that,” admitted Aunt Sophy diplomatically, as she beamed at the rug, and gave vent to a voluble string of infantile expletives.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Clutton’s hats are very large, and her manner to Jim has always been flippant.”
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading “MOTHER used to say that when a girl was married she should wear a bonnet and never jest with gentlemen.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Annie Jayne, her hair already thin at the temples, and her pretty narrow brow seamed with a thousand solicitous premature creases, looked down fondly at her second baby.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “She certainly is a little flippant--I must say that,” admitted Aunt Sophy diplomatically, as she beamed at the rug, and gave vent to a voluble string of infantile expletives.
Clutton's
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From this reading Mrs. Clutton’s hats are very large, and her manner to Jim has always been flippant.”
creasesnounUS /ˈkriːsɪz/
plural of “crease” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Annie Jayne, her hair already thin at the temples, and her pretty narrow brow seamed with a thousand solicitous premature creases, looked down fondly at her second baby.
diplomaticallyadverbUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪkli/
with diplomacy; in a diplomatic manner
From this reading “She certainly is a little flippant--I must say that,” admitted Aunt Sophy diplomatically, as she beamed at the rug, and gave vent to a voluble string of infantile expletives.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Annie Jayne, her hair already thin at the temples, and her pretty narrow brow seamed with a thousand solicitous premature creases, looked down fondly at her second baby.
drawing-room
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From this reading Its legs had been unswathed; it was kicking and gurgling on the drawing-room rug.
expletivesnounUS /ˈeksplətɪvz/
plural of “expletive” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading “She certainly is a little flippant--I must say that,” admitted Aunt Sophy diplomatically, as she beamed at the rug, and gave vent to a voluble string of infantile expletives.
flippantadjectiveUS /ˈflɪpənt/
showing inappropriate levity
From this reading Mrs. Clutton’s hats are very large, and her manner to Jim has always been flippant.”
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading Annie Jayne, her hair already thin at the temples, and her pretty narrow brow seamed with a thousand solicitous premature creases, looked down fondly at her second baby.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “She certainly is a little flippant--I must say that,” admitted Aunt Sophy diplomatically, as she beamed at the rug, and gave vent to a voluble string of infantile expletives.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading “MOTHER used to say that when a girl was married she should wear a bonnet and never jest with gentlemen.
a young female
From this reading “MOTHER used to say that when a girl was married she should wear a bonnet and never jest with gentlemen.
gurglingverbUS /ˈɡɜːrɡəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “gurgle” — flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise
From this reading Its legs had been unswathed; it was kicking and gurgling on the drawing-room rug.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Its legs had been unswathed; it was kicking and gurgling on the drawing-room rug.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Annie Jayne, her hair already thin at the temples, and her pretty narrow brow seamed with a thousand solicitous premature creases, looked down fondly at her second baby.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Clutton’s hats are very large, and her manner to Jim has always been flippant.”
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Mrs. Clutton’s hats are very large, and her manner to Jim has always been flippant.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Clutton’s hats are very large, and her manner to Jim has always been flippant.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “She certainly is a little flippant--I must say that,” admitted Aunt Sophy diplomatically, as she beamed at the rug, and gave vent to a voluble string of infantile expletives.
infantileadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfəntɪl/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading “She certainly is a little flippant--I must say that,” admitted Aunt Sophy diplomatically, as she beamed at the rug, and gave vent to a voluble string of infantile expletives.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “She certainly is a little flippant--I must say that,” admitted Aunt Sophy diplomatically, as she beamed at the rug, and gave vent to a voluble string of infantile expletives.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Its legs had been unswathed; it was kicking and gurgling on the drawing-room rug.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its legs had been unswathed; it was kicking and gurgling on the drawing-room rug.
Jayne
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From this reading Annie Jayne, her hair already thin at the temples, and her pretty narrow brow seamed with a thousand solicitous premature creases, looked down fondly at her second baby.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading “MOTHER used to say that when a girl was married she should wear a bonnet and never jest with gentlemen.
Jim
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From this reading Mrs. Clutton’s hats are very large, and her manner to Jim has always been flippant.”
kickingnounUS /ˈkɪkɪŋ/
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
From this reading Its legs had been unswathed; it was kicking and gurgling on the drawing-room rug.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Clutton’s hats are very large, and her manner to Jim has always been flippant.”
staying power
From this reading Its legs had been unswathed; it was kicking and gurgling on the drawing-room rug.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “She certainly is a little flippant--I must say that,” admitted Aunt Sophy diplomatically, as she beamed at the rug, and gave vent to a voluble string of infantile expletives.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Annie Jayne, her hair already thin at the temples, and her pretty narrow brow seamed with a thousand solicitous premature creases, looked down fondly at her second baby.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mrs. Clutton’s hats are very large, and her manner to Jim has always been flippant.”
joined in matrimony
From this reading “MOTHER used to say that when a girl was married she should wear a bonnet and never jest with gentlemen.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “MOTHER used to say that when a girl was married she should wear a bonnet and never jest with gentlemen.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Clutton’s hats are very large, and her manner to Jim has always been flippant.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “She certainly is a little flippant--I must say that,” admitted Aunt Sophy diplomatically, as she beamed at the rug, and gave vent to a voluble string of infantile expletives.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Annie Jayne, her hair already thin at the temples, and her pretty narrow brow seamed with a thousand solicitous premature creases, looked down fondly at her second baby.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “MOTHER used to say that when a girl was married she should wear a bonnet and never jest with gentlemen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “She certainly is a little flippant--I must say that,” admitted Aunt Sophy diplomatically, as she beamed at the rug, and gave vent to a voluble string of infantile expletives.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Its legs had been unswathed; it was kicking and gurgling on the drawing-room rug.
prematureadjectiveUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/
born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
From this reading Annie Jayne, her hair already thin at the temples, and her pretty narrow brow seamed with a thousand solicitous premature creases, looked down fondly at her second baby.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Annie Jayne, her hair already thin at the temples, and her pretty narrow brow seamed with a thousand solicitous premature creases, looked down fondly at her second baby.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Its legs had been unswathed; it was kicking and gurgling on the drawing-room rug.
express in words
From this reading “MOTHER used to say that when a girl was married she should wear a bonnet and never jest with gentlemen.
seamedadjective
having or joined by a seam or seams
From this reading Annie Jayne, her hair already thin at the temples, and her pretty narrow brow seamed with a thousand solicitous premature creases, looked down fondly at her second baby.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Annie Jayne, her hair already thin at the temples, and her pretty narrow brow seamed with a thousand solicitous premature creases, looked down fondly at her second baby.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “MOTHER used to say that when a girl was married she should wear a bonnet and never jest with gentlemen.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “MOTHER used to say that when a girl was married she should wear a bonnet and never jest with gentlemen.
solicitousadjectiveUS /səˈlɪsətəs/
full of anxiety and concern
From this reading Annie Jayne, her hair already thin at the temples, and her pretty narrow brow seamed with a thousand solicitous premature creases, looked down fondly at her second baby.
Sophy
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From this reading “She certainly is a little flippant--I must say that,” admitted Aunt Sophy diplomatically, as she beamed at the rug, and gave vent to a voluble string of infantile expletives.
a lightweight cord
From this reading “She certainly is a little flippant--I must say that,” admitted Aunt Sophy diplomatically, as she beamed at the rug, and gave vent to a voluble string of infantile expletives.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Annie Jayne, her hair already thin at the temples, and her pretty narrow brow seamed with a thousand solicitous premature creases, looked down fondly at her second baby.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “MOTHER used to say that when a girl was married she should wear a bonnet and never jest with gentlemen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Annie Jayne, her hair already thin at the temples, and her pretty narrow brow seamed with a thousand solicitous premature creases, looked down fondly at her second baby.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Annie Jayne, her hair already thin at the temples, and her pretty narrow brow seamed with a thousand solicitous premature creases, looked down fondly at her second baby.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Annie Jayne, her hair already thin at the temples, and her pretty narrow brow seamed with a thousand solicitous premature creases, looked down fondly at her second baby.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “MOTHER used to say that when a girl was married she should wear a bonnet and never jest with gentlemen.
unswathed
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From this reading Its legs had been unswathed; it was kicking and gurgling on the drawing-room rug.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading “MOTHER used to say that when a girl was married she should wear a bonnet and never jest with gentlemen.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading “She certainly is a little flippant--I must say that,” admitted Aunt Sophy diplomatically, as she beamed at the rug, and gave vent to a voluble string of infantile expletives.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Clutton’s hats are very large, and her manner to Jim has always been flippant.”
volubleadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːljəbəl/
marked by a ready flow of speech
From this reading “She certainly is a little flippant--I must say that,” admitted Aunt Sophy diplomatically, as she beamed at the rug, and gave vent to a voluble string of infantile expletives.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “MOTHER used to say that when a girl was married she should wear a bonnet and never jest with gentlemen.
be dressed in
From this reading “MOTHER used to say that when a girl was married she should wear a bonnet and never jest with gentlemen.
at the time that
From this reading “MOTHER used to say that when a girl was married she should wear a bonnet and never jest with gentlemen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “MOTHER used to say that when a girl was married she should wear a bonnet and never jest with gentlemen.
