used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was addressed to Miss Kane, and was written in a business hand.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading It was addressed to Miss Kane, and was written in a business hand.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was addressed to Miss Kane, and was written in a business hand.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading The squire looked anxiously at his daughter as she laid it unopened by her plate.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The squire looked anxiously at his daughter as she laid it unopened by her plate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The squire looked anxiously at his daughter as she laid it unopened by her plate.
becominglyadverb
in a becoming manner
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
breakfast-table
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From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The morning's post brought one letter.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was addressed to Miss Kane, and was written in a business hand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The squire looked anxiously at his daughter as she laid it unopened by her plate.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
a female human offspring
From this reading The squire looked anxiously at his daughter as she laid it unopened by her plate.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
FluffnounUS /flʌf/
any light downy material
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
Fluff's
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From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "LITTLE GIRLS IMAGINE THINGS."
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was addressed to Miss Kane, and was written in a business hand.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The squire looked anxiously at his daughter as she laid it unopened by her plate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The squire looked anxiously at his daughter as she laid it unopened by her plate.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "LITTLE GIRLS IMAGINE THINGS."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was addressed to Miss Kane, and was written in a business hand.
interceptedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈseptəd/
past form of “intercept” — seize on its way
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was addressed to Miss Kane, and was written in a business hand.
Kane
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From this reading It was addressed to Miss Kane, and was written in a business hand.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The squire looked anxiously at his daughter as she laid it unopened by her plate.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The morning's post brought one letter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "LITTLE GIRLS IMAGINE THINGS."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The squire looked anxiously at his daughter as she laid it unopened by her plate.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was addressed to Miss Kane, and was written in a business hand.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning's post brought one letter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The morning's post brought one letter.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading The squire looked anxiously at his daughter as she laid it unopened by her plate.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The morning's post brought one letter.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The squire looked anxiously at his daughter as she laid it unopened by her plate.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading The squire looked anxiously at his daughter as she laid it unopened by her plate.
telegraphing
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From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The morning's post brought one letter.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "LITTLE GIRLS IMAGINE THINGS."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was addressed to Miss Kane, and was written in a business hand.
unopenedadjectiveUS /əˈnoʊpənd/
not yet opened or unsealed
From this reading The squire looked anxiously at his daughter as she laid it unopened by her plate.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was addressed to Miss Kane, and was written in a business hand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
which person or people
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
belonging to which person
From this reading Fluff, who was dressed more becomingly than usual, whose eyes were bright, and who altogether seemed in excellent spirits, could not help telegraphing a quick glance at Arnold; the little party were seated round the breakfast-table, and the squire, who intercepted Fluff's glance, chuckled inwardly.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It was addressed to Miss Kane, and was written in a business hand.
