used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I am always happy to oblige you with a short interview,” she said, suavely; “that is but a small concession.”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “I am always happy to oblige you with a short interview,” she said, suavely; “that is but a small concession.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am always happy to oblige you with a short interview,” she said, suavely; “that is but a small concession.”
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHAT ARE YOUR WISHES?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nina was standing by the chart-room door, knocking daintily to attract the attention of her husband, who sat at his writing-table.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Nina was standing by the chart-room door, knocking daintily to attract the attention of her husband, who sat at his writing-table.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Nina was standing by the chart-room door, knocking daintily to attract the attention of her husband, who sat at his writing-table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I am always happy to oblige you with a short interview,” she said, suavely; “that is but a small concession.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nina was standing by the chart-room door, knocking daintily to attract the attention of her husband, who sat at his writing-table.
chart-room
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From this reading Nina was standing by the chart-room door, knocking daintily to attract the attention of her husband, who sat at his writing-table.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Oh, you have condescended to come at last,” he said, opening the door.
concessionnounUS /kənˈseʃən/
a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading “I am always happy to oblige you with a short interview,” she said, suavely; “that is but a small concession.”
condescendedverbUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪd/
past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
From this reading “Oh, you have condescended to come at last,” he said, opening the door.
daintilyadverbUS /ˈdeɪntəliː/
in a dainty and fastidious manner
From this reading Nina was standing by the chart-room door, knocking daintily to attract the attention of her husband, who sat at his writing-table.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Nina was standing by the chart-room door, knocking daintily to attract the attention of her husband, who sat at his writing-table.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “You have managed to tear yourself from your trio of friends to oblige me.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “You have managed to tear yourself from your trio of friends to oblige me.”
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “I am always happy to oblige you with a short interview,” she said, suavely; “that is but a small concession.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Oh, you have condescended to come at last,” he said, opening the door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Oh, you have condescended to come at last,” he said, opening the door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nina was standing by the chart-room door, knocking daintily to attract the attention of her husband, who sat at his writing-table.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nina was standing by the chart-room door, knocking daintily to attract the attention of her husband, who sat at his writing-table.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Nina was standing by the chart-room door, knocking daintily to attract the attention of her husband, who sat at his writing-table.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am always happy to oblige you with a short interview,” she said, suavely; “that is but a small concession.”
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading “I am always happy to oblige you with a short interview,” she said, suavely; “that is but a small concession.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I am always happy to oblige you with a short interview,” she said, suavely; “that is but a small concession.”
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading Nina was standing by the chart-room door, knocking daintily to attract the attention of her husband, who sat at his writing-table.
immediately past
From this reading “Oh, you have condescended to come at last,” he said, opening the door.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading “You have managed to tear yourself from your trio of friends to oblige me.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You have managed to tear yourself from your trio of friends to oblige me.”
NinanounUS /ˈniːnə/
the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea
From this reading Nina was standing by the chart-room door, knocking daintily to attract the attention of her husband, who sat at his writing-table.
obligeverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒ/
force somebody to do something
From this reading “You have managed to tear yourself from your trio of friends to oblige me.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nina was standing by the chart-room door, knocking daintily to attract the attention of her husband, who sat at his writing-table.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, you have condescended to come at last,” he said, opening the door.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading “Oh, you have condescended to come at last,” he said, opening the door.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Oh, you have condescended to come at last,” he said, opening the door.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Nina was standing by the chart-room door, knocking daintily to attract the attention of her husband, who sat at his writing-table.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I am always happy to oblige you with a short interview,” she said, suavely; “that is but a small concession.”
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading “I am always happy to oblige you with a short interview,” she said, suavely; “that is but a small concession.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I am always happy to oblige you with a short interview,” she said, suavely; “that is but a small concession.”
having a supporting base
From this reading Nina was standing by the chart-room door, knocking daintily to attract the attention of her husband, who sat at his writing-table.
suavelyadverb
with suavity; in a suave manner
From this reading “I am always happy to oblige you with a short interview,” she said, suavely; “that is but a small concession.”
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading “You have managed to tear yourself from your trio of friends to oblige me.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I am always happy to oblige you with a short interview,” she said, suavely; “that is but a small concession.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nina was standing by the chart-room door, knocking daintily to attract the attention of her husband, who sat at his writing-table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nina was standing by the chart-room door, knocking daintily to attract the attention of her husband, who sat at his writing-table.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “You have managed to tear yourself from your trio of friends to oblige me.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nina was standing by the chart-room door, knocking daintily to attract the attention of her husband, who sat at his writing-table.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT ARE YOUR WISHES?
which person or people
From this reading Nina was standing by the chart-room door, knocking daintily to attract the attention of her husband, who sat at his writing-table.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading WHAT ARE YOUR WISHES?
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I am always happy to oblige you with a short interview,” she said, suavely; “that is but a small concession.”
writing-table
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From this reading Nina was standing by the chart-room door, knocking daintily to attract the attention of her husband, who sat at his writing-table.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Oh, you have condescended to come at last,” he said, opening the door.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading WHAT ARE YOUR WISHES?
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “You have managed to tear yourself from your trio of friends to oblige me.”
