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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading And new servants and new governess—and—" Here he hesitated for a moment, then added boldly: "A new mother."

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading And new servants and new governess—and—" Here he hesitated for a moment, then added boldly: "A new mother."

the part of the day between noon and evening

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(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 "We're all new here, Uncle Morky; we've new clothes, and curtains and carpets, and flowers in the 'servatory.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was laid in the drawing-room, and the children were invited down for the occasion.

in or near a particular place or position

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with boldness, in a bold manner

From this reading And new servants and new governess—and—" Here he hesitated for a moment, then added boldly: "A new mother."

plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading "We're all new here, Uncle Morky; we've new clothes, and curtains and carpets, and flowers in the 'servatory.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading It was laid in the drawing-room, and the children were invited down for the occasion.

clothing in general

From this reading "We're all new here, Uncle Morky; we've new clothes, and curtains and carpets, and flowers in the 'servatory.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

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inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Ruffie was much excited, and when his godfather greeted him, he cried:

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading "We're all new here, Uncle Morky; we've new clothes, and curtains and carpets, and flowers in the 'servatory.

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being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was laid in the drawing-room, and the children were invited down for the occasion.

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From this reading It was laid in the drawing-room, and the children were invited down for the occasion.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Ruffie was much excited, and when his godfather greeted him, he cried:

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading "We're all new here, Uncle Morky; we've new clothes, and curtains and carpets, and flowers in the 'servatory.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was laid in the drawing-room, and the children were invited down for the occasion.

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

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any man who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism

From this reading Ruffie was much excited, and when his godfather greeted him, he cried:

a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)

From this reading And new servants and new governess—and—" Here he hesitated for a moment, then added boldly: "A new mother."

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Ruffie was much excited, and when his godfather greeted him, he cried:

the solid part of the earth's surface

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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Ruffie was much excited, and when his godfather greeted him, he cried:

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "We're all new here, Uncle Morky; we've new clothes, and curtains and carpets, and flowers in the 'servatory.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading And new servants and new governess—and—" Here he hesitated for a moment, then added boldly: "A new mother."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Ruffie was much excited, and when his godfather greeted him, he cried:

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Ruffie was much excited, and when his godfather greeted him, he cried:

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It was laid in the drawing-room, and the children were invited down for the occasion.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading It was laid in the drawing-room, and the children were invited down for the occasion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was laid in the drawing-room, and the children were invited down for the occasion.

set down according to a plan

From this reading It was laid in the drawing-room, and the children were invited down for the occasion.

a particular point in time

From this reading And new servants and new governess—and—" Here he hesitated for a moment, then added boldly: "A new mother."

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From this reading "We're all new here, Uncle Morky; we've new clothes, and curtains and carpets, and flowers in the 'servatory.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading And new servants and new governess—and—" Here he hesitated for a moment, then added boldly: "A new mother."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Ruffie was much excited, and when his godfather greeted him, he cried:

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "We're all new here, Uncle Morky; we've new clothes, and curtains and carpets, and flowers in the 'servatory.

immediately following in time or order

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an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading It was laid in the drawing-room, and the children were invited down for the occasion.

at the expected or proper time

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From this reading Ruffie was much excited, and when his godfather greeted him, he cried:

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading And new servants and new governess—and—" Here he hesitated for a moment, then added boldly: "A new mother."

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From this reading "We're all new here, Uncle Morky; we've new clothes, and curtains and carpets, and flowers in the 'servatory.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

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From this reading SLOWLY GAINING GROUND COLONEL DERMOT turned up punctually at tea-time the next afternoon.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading SLOWLY GAINING GROUND COLONEL DERMOT turned up punctually at tea-time the next afternoon.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And new servants and new governess—and—" Here he hesitated for a moment, then added boldly: "A new mother."

moved around an axis or center

From this reading SLOWLY GAINING GROUND COLONEL DERMOT turned up punctually at tea-time the next afternoon.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "We're all new here, Uncle Morky; we've new clothes, and curtains and carpets, and flowers in the 'servatory.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

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the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was laid in the drawing-room, and the children were invited down for the occasion.

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From this reading "We're all new here, Uncle Morky; we've new clothes, and curtains and carpets, and flowers in the 'servatory.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "We're all new here, Uncle Morky; we've new clothes, and curtains and carpets, and flowers in the 'servatory.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was laid in the drawing-room, and the children were invited down for the occasion.

at the time that

From this reading Ruffie was much excited, and when his godfather greeted him, he cried: