used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A silence of acute embarrassment was happily broken by Mr. Marks.
a-jumpin
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From this reading Saluting, he said: “If Hi may make so bold before ’Is ’Ighness--there’ll be no ’oldin’ Mrs. Marks w’en she hears of ’Is ’Ighness a-jumpin’ on my ’ead, she bein’ hambitious.”
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading A silence of acute embarrassment was happily broken by Mr. Marks.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Saluting, he said: “If Hi may make so bold before ’Is ’Ighness--there’ll be no ’oldin’ Mrs. Marks w’en she hears of ’Is ’Ighness a-jumpin’ on my ’ead, she bein’ hambitious.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Saluting, he said: “If Hi may make so bold before ’Is ’Ighness--there’ll be no ’oldin’ Mrs. Marks w’en she hears of ’Is ’Ighness a-jumpin’ on my ’ead, she bein’ hambitious.”
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
bein
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From this reading Saluting, he said: “If Hi may make so bold before ’Is ’Ighness--there’ll be no ’oldin’ Mrs. Marks w’en she hears of ’Is ’Ighness a-jumpin’ on my ’ead, she bein’ hambitious.”
fearless and daring
From this reading Saluting, he said: “If Hi may make so bold before ’Is ’Ighness--there’ll be no ’oldin’ Mrs. Marks w’en she hears of ’Is ’Ighness a-jumpin’ on my ’ead, she bein’ hambitious.”
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading A silence of acute embarrassment was happily broken by Mr. Marks.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A silence of acute embarrassment was happily broken by Mr. Marks.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading “Your Highness of course is only on a little incognito journey--I presume, to study the conditions of humbler folk.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Your Highness of course is only on a little incognito journey--I presume, to study the conditions of humbler folk.
greatly pleased
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
dissatisfiedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsætəsfaɪd/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
ead
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From this reading Saluting, he said: “If Hi may make so bold before ’Is ’Ighness--there’ll be no ’oldin’ Mrs. Marks w’en she hears of ’Is ’Ighness a-jumpin’ on my ’ead, she bein’ hambitious.”
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading A silence of acute embarrassment was happily broken by Mr. Marks.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading “Your Highness of course is only on a little incognito journey--I presume, to study the conditions of humbler folk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
fussilyadverb
in a fussy manner
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
gentlewomannounUS /ˈdʒentəlwʊmən/
a woman of refinement
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
hambitious
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From this reading Saluting, he said: “If Hi may make so bold before ’Is ’Ighness--there’ll be no ’oldin’ Mrs. Marks w’en she hears of ’Is ’Ighness a-jumpin’ on my ’ead, she bein’ hambitious.”
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading A silence of acute embarrassment was happily broken by Mr. Marks.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Saluting, he said: “If Hi may make so bold before ’Is ’Ighness--there’ll be no ’oldin’ Mrs. Marks w’en she hears of ’Is ’Ighness a-jumpin’ on my ’ead, she bein’ hambitious.”
hearsverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Saluting, he said: “If Hi may make so bold before ’Is ’Ighness--there’ll be no ’oldin’ Mrs. Marks w’en she hears of ’Is ’Ighness a-jumpin’ on my ’ead, she bein’ hambitious.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
HinounUS /haɪ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading Saluting, he said: “If Hi may make so bold before ’Is ’Ighness--there’ll be no ’oldin’ Mrs. Marks w’en she hears of ’Is ’Ighness a-jumpin’ on my ’ead, she bein’ hambitious.”
HighnessnounUS /ˈhaɪnəs/
(Your Highness or His Highness or Her Highness) title used to address a royal person
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
the state of being honored
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
humbleradjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələr/
comparative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading “Your Highness of course is only on a little incognito journey--I presume, to study the conditions of humbler folk.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Your Highness of course is only on a little incognito journey--I presume, to study the conditions of humbler folk.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Saluting, he said: “If Hi may make so bold before ’Is ’Ighness--there’ll be no ’oldin’ Mrs. Marks w’en she hears of ’Is ’Ighness a-jumpin’ on my ’ead, she bein’ hambitious.”
Ighness
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From this reading Saluting, he said: “If Hi may make so bold before ’Is ’Ighness--there’ll be no ’oldin’ Mrs. Marks w’en she hears of ’Is ’Ighness a-jumpin’ on my ’ead, she bein’ hambitious.”
impressingverbUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪŋ/
-ing form of “impress” — have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
incognitoadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkɔːɡˈniːtoʊ/
with your identity concealed
From this reading “Your Highness of course is only on a little incognito journey--I presume, to study the conditions of humbler folk.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Saluting, he said: “If Hi may make so bold before ’Is ’Ighness--there’ll be no ’oldin’ Mrs. Marks w’en she hears of ’Is ’Ighness a-jumpin’ on my ’ead, she bein’ hambitious.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Your Highness will shortly return to his throne, with all its royal splendours?”
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading “Your Highness of course is only on a little incognito journey--I presume, to study the conditions of humbler folk.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Your Highness of course is only on a little incognito journey--I presume, to study the conditions of humbler folk.
engage in
From this reading Saluting, he said: “If Hi may make so bold before ’Is ’Ighness--there’ll be no ’oldin’ Mrs. Marks w’en she hears of ’Is ’Ighness a-jumpin’ on my ’ead, she bein’ hambitious.”
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading A silence of acute embarrassment was happily broken by Mr. Marks.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Saluting, he said: “If Hi may make so bold before ’Is ’Ighness--there’ll be no ’oldin’ Mrs. Marks w’en she hears of ’Is ’Ighness a-jumpin’ on my ’ead, she bein’ hambitious.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading A silence of acute embarrassment was happily broken by Mr. Marks.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Saluting, he said: “If Hi may make so bold before ’Is ’Ighness--there’ll be no ’oldin’ Mrs. Marks w’en she hears of ’Is ’Ighness a-jumpin’ on my ’ead, she bein’ hambitious.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Saluting, he said: “If Hi may make so bold before ’Is ’Ighness--there’ll be no ’oldin’ Mrs. Marks w’en she hears of ’Is ’Ighness a-jumpin’ on my ’ead, she bein’ hambitious.”
not any; not one
From this reading Saluting, he said: “If Hi may make so bold before ’Is ’Ighness--there’ll be no ’oldin’ Mrs. Marks w’en she hears of ’Is ’Ighness a-jumpin’ on my ’ead, she bein’ hambitious.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A silence of acute embarrassment was happily broken by Mr. Marks.
oldin
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From this reading Saluting, he said: “If Hi may make so bold before ’Is ’Ighness--there’ll be no ’oldin’ Mrs. Marks w’en she hears of ’Is ’Ighness a-jumpin’ on my ’ead, she bein’ hambitious.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Saluting, he said: “If Hi may make so bold before ’Is ’Ighness--there’ll be no ’oldin’ Mrs. Marks w’en she hears of ’Is ’Ighness a-jumpin’ on my ’ead, she bein’ hambitious.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
and nothing more
From this reading “Your Highness of course is only on a little incognito journey--I presume, to study the conditions of humbler folk.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading “Your Highness of course is only on a little incognito journey--I presume, to study the conditions of humbler folk.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Your Highness will shortly return to his throne, with all its royal splendours?”
Roseborough
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From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Your Highness will shortly return to his throne, with all its royal splendours?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Saluting, he said: “If Hi may make so bold before ’Is ’Ighness--there’ll be no ’oldin’ Mrs. Marks w’en she hears of ’Is ’Ighness a-jumpin’ on my ’ead, she bein’ hambitious.”
SalutingverbUS /səˈluːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Saluting, he said: “If Hi may make so bold before ’Is ’Ighness--there’ll be no ’oldin’ Mrs. Marks w’en she hears of ’Is ’Ighness a-jumpin’ on my ’ead, she bein’ hambitious.”
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Saluting, he said: “If Hi may make so bold before ’Is ’Ighness--there’ll be no ’oldin’ Mrs. Marks w’en she hears of ’Is ’Ighness a-jumpin’ on my ’ead, she bein’ hambitious.”
for a short time
From this reading Your Highness will shortly return to his throne, with all its royal splendours?”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A silence of acute embarrassment was happily broken by Mr. Marks.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Saluting, he said: “If Hi may make so bold before ’Is ’Ighness--there’ll be no ’oldin’ Mrs. Marks w’en she hears of ’Is ’Ighness a-jumpin’ on my ’ead, she bein’ hambitious.”
splendours
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From this reading Your Highness will shortly return to his throne, with all its royal splendours?”
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading “Your Highness of course is only on a little incognito journey--I presume, to study the conditions of humbler folk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
there'll
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From this reading Saluting, he said: “If Hi may make so bold before ’Is ’Ighness--there’ll be no ’oldin’ Mrs. Marks w’en she hears of ’Is ’Ighness a-jumpin’ on my ’ead, she bein’ hambitious.”
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Your Highness will shortly return to his throne, with all its royal splendours?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
w'en
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From this reading Saluting, he said: “If Hi may make so bold before ’Is ’Ighness--there’ll be no ’oldin’ Mrs. Marks w’en she hears of ’Is ’Ighness a-jumpin’ on my ’ead, she bein’ hambitious.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A silence of acute embarrassment was happily broken by Mr. Marks.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Your Highness will shortly return to his throne, with all its royal splendours?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
Witherby
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From this reading Mrs. Witherby, who felt dissatisfied with the opportunities accorded her hitherto for impressing His Highness with her character as a gentlewoman all Roseborough delighted to honour, settled herself fussily in her chair and began to discourse, with an air of one who has dwelt much, if not _in_ palaces, at least around the corner.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your Highness of course is only on a little incognito journey--I presume, to study the conditions of humbler folk.
