used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "Daddy has been talking to me," she announced in a dull voice, staring at Mrs. Hicks with a curious dazed expression, "and--he--he wishes me--to marry Captain Mayne."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Well, dear child?" she began, then paused, and looked at her interrogatively.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Daddy has been talking to me," she announced in a dull voice, staring at Mrs. Hicks with a curious dazed expression, "and--he--he wishes me--to marry Captain Mayne."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Well, dear child?" she began, then paused, and looked at her interrogatively.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Daddy has been talking to me," she announced in a dull voice, staring at Mrs. Hicks with a curious dazed expression, "and--he--he wishes me--to marry Captain Mayne."
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Well, dear child?" she began, then paused, and looked at her interrogatively.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Lors!" exclaimed her companion, jumping to her feet.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "Daddy has been talking to me," she announced in a dull voice, staring at Mrs. Hicks with a curious dazed expression, "and--he--he wishes me--to marry Captain Mayne."
DaddynounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Daddy has been talking to me," she announced in a dull voice, staring at Mrs. Hicks with a curious dazed expression, "and--he--he wishes me--to marry Captain Mayne."
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading "Daddy has been talking to me," she announced in a dull voice, staring at Mrs. Hicks with a curious dazed expression, "and--he--he wishes me--to marry Captain Mayne."
dearly loved
From this reading "Well, dear child?" she began, then paused, and looked at her interrogatively.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading "Daddy has been talking to me," she announced in a dull voice, staring at Mrs. Hicks with a curious dazed expression, "and--he--he wishes me--to marry Captain Mayne."
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Lors!" exclaimed her companion, jumping to her feet.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Daddy has been talking to me," she announced in a dull voice, staring at Mrs. Hicks with a curious dazed expression, "and--he--he wishes me--to marry Captain Mayne."
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "Lors!" exclaimed her companion, jumping to her feet.
flamingadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Whatever for?"
set up or found
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Daddy has been talking to me," she announced in a dull voice, staring at Mrs. Hicks with a curious dazed expression, "and--he--he wishes me--to marry Captain Mayne."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Daddy has been talking to me," she announced in a dull voice, staring at Mrs. Hicks with a curious dazed expression, "and--he--he wishes me--to marry Captain Mayne."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
HicksnounUS /hɪks/
plural of “hick” — a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
interrogativelyadverb
in a questioning format
From this reading "Well, dear child?" she began, then paused, and looked at her interrogatively.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading "Lors!" exclaimed her companion, jumping to her feet.
kimona
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From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Well, dear child?" she began, then paused, and looked at her interrogatively.
Lors
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From this reading "Lors!" exclaimed her companion, jumping to her feet.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
take in marriage
From this reading "Daddy has been talking to me," she announced in a dull voice, staring at Mrs. Hicks with a curious dazed expression, "and--he--he wishes me--to marry Captain Mayne."
Mayne
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From this reading "Daddy has been talking to me," she announced in a dull voice, staring at Mrs. Hicks with a curious dazed expression, "and--he--he wishes me--to marry Captain Mayne."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Daddy has been talking to me," she announced in a dull voice, staring at Mrs. Hicks with a curious dazed expression, "and--he--he wishes me--to marry Captain Mayne."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading "Well, dear child?" she began, then paused, and looked at her interrogatively.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
sippingverbUS /ˈsɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading "Daddy has been talking to me," she announced in a dull voice, staring at Mrs. Hicks with a curious dazed expression, "and--he--he wishes me--to marry Captain Mayne."
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "Daddy has been talking to me," she announced in a dull voice, staring at Mrs. Hicks with a curious dazed expression, "and--he--he wishes me--to marry Captain Mayne."
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Well, dear child?" she began, then paused, and looked at her interrogatively.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Daddy has been talking to me," she announced in a dull voice, staring at Mrs. Hicks with a curious dazed expression, "and--he--he wishes me--to marry Captain Mayne."
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
precisely as stated
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Daddy has been talking to me," she announced in a dull voice, staring at Mrs. Hicks with a curious dazed expression, "and--he--he wishes me--to marry Captain Mayne."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, dear child?" she began, then paused, and looked at her interrogatively.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "Whatever for?"
at the time that
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "Daddy has been talking to me," she announced in a dull voice, staring at Mrs. Hicks with a curious dazed expression, "and--he--he wishes me--to marry Captain Mayne."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Daddy has been talking to me," she announced in a dull voice, staring at Mrs. Hicks with a curious dazed expression, "and--he--he wishes me--to marry Captain Mayne."
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading MARRIAGE AND DEATH Very early the next morning when Nancy came out of her father's room, she found Mrs. Hicks already in the verandah, wrapped in a flaming kimona, and sipping a cup of tea.
