used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A little later there stood at a window, in one of the cheapest of the respectable streets, a woman whom the neighbors had become used to seeing there.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She was a small person, with a repressed and watchful look in her eyes, and she was noticeable, also, to the Lancashire mind, for a certain slightly foreign air, not easily described.
in addition
From this reading She was a small person, with a repressed and watchful look in her eyes, and she was noticeable, also, to the Lancashire mind, for a certain slightly foreign air, not easily described.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was a small person, with a repressed and watchful look in her eyes, and she was noticeable, also, to the Lancashire mind, for a certain slightly foreign air, not easily described.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading It was in consequence of inquiries made concerning this foreign air, that the rumor had arisen that she was a "'Merican," and it was possibly a result of this rumor that she was regarded by the inhabitants of the street with a curiosity not unmingled with awe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A little later there stood at a window, in one of the cheapest of the respectable streets, a woman whom the neighbors had become used to seeing there.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading It was in consequence of inquiries made concerning this foreign air, that the rumor had arisen that she was a "'Merican," and it was possibly a result of this rumor that she was regarded by the inhabitants of the street with a curiosity not unmingled with awe.
Aye
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From this reading "Aye," said one honest matron.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A little later there stood at a window, in one of the cheapest of the respectable streets, a woman whom the neighbors had become used to seeing there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was in consequence of inquiries made concerning this foreign air, that the rumor had arisen that she was a "'Merican," and it was possibly a result of this rumor that she was regarded by the inhabitants of the street with a curiosity not unmingled with awe.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She was a small person, with a repressed and watchful look in her eyes, and she was noticeable, also, to the Lancashire mind, for a certain slightly foreign air, not easily described.
cheapestadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːpəst/
superlative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading A little later there stood at a window, in one of the cheapest of the respectable streets, a woman whom the neighbors had become used to seeing there.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading It was in consequence of inquiries made concerning this foreign air, that the rumor had arisen that she was a "'Merican," and it was possibly a result of this rumor that she was regarded by the inhabitants of the street with a curiosity not unmingled with awe.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was in consequence of inquiries made concerning this foreign air, that the rumor had arisen that she was a "'Merican," and it was possibly a result of this rumor that she was regarded by the inhabitants of the street with a curiosity not unmingled with awe.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading It was in consequence of inquiries made concerning this foreign air, that the rumor had arisen that she was a "'Merican," and it was possibly a result of this rumor that she was regarded by the inhabitants of the street with a curiosity not unmingled with awe.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading She was a small person, with a repressed and watchful look in her eyes, and she was noticeable, also, to the Lancashire mind, for a certain slightly foreign air, not easily described.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading She was a small person, with a repressed and watchful look in her eyes, and she was noticeable, also, to the Lancashire mind, for a certain slightly foreign air, not easily described.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She was a small person, with a repressed and watchful look in her eyes, and she was noticeable, also, to the Lancashire mind, for a certain slightly foreign air, not easily described.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was a small person, with a repressed and watchful look in her eyes, and she was noticeable, also, to the Lancashire mind, for a certain slightly foreign air, not easily described.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading She was a small person, with a repressed and watchful look in her eyes, and she was noticeable, also, to the Lancashire mind, for a certain slightly foreign air, not easily described.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A little later there stood at a window, in one of the cheapest of the respectable streets, a woman whom the neighbors had become used to seeing there.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was a small person, with a repressed and watchful look in her eyes, and she was noticeable, also, to the Lancashire mind, for a certain slightly foreign air, not easily described.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading "Aye," said one honest matron.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A little later there stood at a window, in one of the cheapest of the respectable streets, a woman whom the neighbors had become used to seeing there.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading It was in consequence of inquiries made concerning this foreign air, that the rumor had arisen that she was a "'Merican," and it was possibly a result of this rumor that she was regarded by the inhabitants of the street with a curiosity not unmingled with awe.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading It was in consequence of inquiries made concerning this foreign air, that the rumor had arisen that she was a "'Merican," and it was possibly a result of this rumor that she was regarded by the inhabitants of the street with a curiosity not unmingled with awe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in consequence of inquiries made concerning this foreign air, that the rumor had arisen that she was a "'Merican," and it was possibly a result of this rumor that she was regarded by the inhabitants of the street with a curiosity not unmingled with awe.
LancashirenounUS /ˈlæŋkəʃaɪr/
a historical area of northwestern England on the Irish Sea; noted for textiles
From this reading She was a small person, with a repressed and watchful look in her eyes, and she was noticeable, also, to the Lancashire mind, for a certain slightly foreign air, not easily described.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A little later there stood at a window, in one of the cheapest of the respectable streets, a woman whom the neighbors had become used to seeing there.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little later there stood at a window, in one of the cheapest of the respectable streets, a woman whom the neighbors had become used to seeing there.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She was a small person, with a repressed and watchful look in her eyes, and she was noticeable, also, to the Lancashire mind, for a certain slightly foreign air, not easily described.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was in consequence of inquiries made concerning this foreign air, that the rumor had arisen that she was a "'Merican," and it was possibly a result of this rumor that she was regarded by the inhabitants of the street with a curiosity not unmingled with awe.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading "Aye," said one honest matron.
Merican
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From this reading It was in consequence of inquiries made concerning this foreign air, that the rumor had arisen that she was a "'Merican," and it was possibly a result of this rumor that she was regarded by the inhabitants of the street with a curiosity not unmingled with awe.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She was a small person, with a repressed and watchful look in her eyes, and she was noticeable, also, to the Lancashire mind, for a certain slightly foreign air, not easily described.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading A little later there stood at a window, in one of the cheapest of the respectable streets, a woman whom the neighbors had become used to seeing there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was a small person, with a repressed and watchful look in her eyes, and she was noticeable, also, to the Lancashire mind, for a certain slightly foreign air, not easily described.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading She was a small person, with a repressed and watchful look in her eyes, and she was noticeable, also, to the Lancashire mind, for a certain slightly foreign air, not easily described.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A little later there stood at a window, in one of the cheapest of the respectable streets, a woman whom the neighbors had become used to seeing there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A little later there stood at a window, in one of the cheapest of the respectable streets, a woman whom the neighbors had become used to seeing there.
a human being
From this reading She was a small person, with a repressed and watchful look in her eyes, and she was noticeable, also, to the Lancashire mind, for a certain slightly foreign air, not easily described.
by chance
From this reading It was in consequence of inquiries made concerning this foreign air, that the rumor had arisen that she was a "'Merican," and it was possibly a result of this rumor that she was regarded by the inhabitants of the street with a curiosity not unmingled with awe.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading It was in consequence of inquiries made concerning this foreign air, that the rumor had arisen that she was a "'Merican," and it was possibly a result of this rumor that she was regarded by the inhabitants of the street with a curiosity not unmingled with awe.
repressedadjectiveUS /riˈprest/
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
From this reading She was a small person, with a repressed and watchful look in her eyes, and she was noticeable, also, to the Lancashire mind, for a certain slightly foreign air, not easily described.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading A little later there stood at a window, in one of the cheapest of the respectable streets, a woman whom the neighbors had become used to seeing there.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was in consequence of inquiries made concerning this foreign air, that the rumor had arisen that she was a "'Merican," and it was possibly a result of this rumor that she was regarded by the inhabitants of the street with a curiosity not unmingled with awe.
rumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading It was in consequence of inquiries made concerning this foreign air, that the rumor had arisen that she was a "'Merican," and it was possibly a result of this rumor that she was regarded by the inhabitants of the street with a curiosity not unmingled with awe.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Aye," said one honest matron.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading A little later there stood at a window, in one of the cheapest of the respectable streets, a woman whom the neighbors had become used to seeing there.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a small person, with a repressed and watchful look in her eyes, and she was noticeable, also, to the Lancashire mind, for a certain slightly foreign air, not easily described.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She was a small person, with a repressed and watchful look in her eyes, and she was noticeable, also, to the Lancashire mind, for a certain slightly foreign air, not easily described.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was a small person, with a repressed and watchful look in her eyes, and she was noticeable, also, to the Lancashire mind, for a certain slightly foreign air, not easily described.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A little later there stood at a window, in one of the cheapest of the respectable streets, a woman whom the neighbors had become used to seeing there.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was in consequence of inquiries made concerning this foreign air, that the rumor had arisen that she was a "'Merican," and it was possibly a result of this rumor that she was regarded by the inhabitants of the street with a curiosity not unmingled with awe.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A little later there stood at a window, in one of the cheapest of the respectable streets, a woman whom the neighbors had become used to seeing there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in consequence of inquiries made concerning this foreign air, that the rumor had arisen that she was a "'Merican," and it was possibly a result of this rumor that she was regarded by the inhabitants of the street with a curiosity not unmingled with awe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A little later there stood at a window, in one of the cheapest of the respectable streets, a woman whom the neighbors had become used to seeing there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A little later there stood at a window, in one of the cheapest of the respectable streets, a woman whom the neighbors had become used to seeing there.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading THIRTY YEARS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was in consequence of inquiries made concerning this foreign air, that the rumor had arisen that she was a "'Merican," and it was possibly a result of this rumor that she was regarded by the inhabitants of the street with a curiosity not unmingled with awe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A little later there stood at a window, in one of the cheapest of the respectable streets, a woman whom the neighbors had become used to seeing there.
unmingledadjective
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading It was in consequence of inquiries made concerning this foreign air, that the rumor had arisen that she was a "'Merican," and it was possibly a result of this rumor that she was regarded by the inhabitants of the street with a curiosity not unmingled with awe.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading A little later there stood at a window, in one of the cheapest of the respectable streets, a woman whom the neighbors had become used to seeing there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was a small person, with a repressed and watchful look in her eyes, and she was noticeable, also, to the Lancashire mind, for a certain slightly foreign air, not easily described.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading She was a small person, with a repressed and watchful look in her eyes, and she was noticeable, also, to the Lancashire mind, for a certain slightly foreign air, not easily described.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A little later there stood at a window, in one of the cheapest of the respectable streets, a woman whom the neighbors had become used to seeing there.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading A little later there stood at a window, in one of the cheapest of the respectable streets, a woman whom the neighbors had become used to seeing there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was a small person, with a repressed and watchful look in her eyes, and she was noticeable, also, to the Lancashire mind, for a certain slightly foreign air, not easily described.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A little later there stood at a window, in one of the cheapest of the respectable streets, a woman whom the neighbors had become used to seeing there.
a late time of life
From this reading THIRTY YEARS.
