used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A TOUCH OF THE TARTAR" Here comes the lady: O, so light a foot Will ne'er wear out the everlasting flint.
abstainverbUS /əbˈsteɪn/
refrain from voting
From this reading When you doubt, abstain.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Godfrey's manner conveyed more than her words; in spite of his secret prejudice, he was not prepared for so strong an expression of disapproval.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --Romeo and Juliet.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "A TOUCH OF THE TARTAR" Here comes the lady: O, so light a foot Will ne'er wear out the everlasting flint.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Mrs. Godfrey's manner conveyed more than her words; in spite of his secret prejudice, he was not prepared for so strong an expression of disapproval.
disapprovalnounUS /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
From this reading Mrs. Godfrey's manner conveyed more than her words; in spite of his secret prejudice, he was not prepared for so strong an expression of disapproval.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading --Zoroaster Malcolm gave a slight start of dismay.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading When you doubt, abstain.
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading "A TOUCH OF THE TARTAR" Here comes the lady: O, so light a foot Will ne'er wear out the everlasting flint.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Mrs. Godfrey's manner conveyed more than her words; in spite of his secret prejudice, he was not prepared for so strong an expression of disapproval.
flintnounUS /flɪnt/
a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony
From this reading "A TOUCH OF THE TARTAR" Here comes the lady: O, so light a foot Will ne'er wear out the everlasting flint.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "A TOUCH OF THE TARTAR" Here comes the lady: O, so light a foot Will ne'er wear out the everlasting flint.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Godfrey's manner conveyed more than her words; in spite of his secret prejudice, he was not prepared for so strong an expression of disapproval.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading --Zoroaster Malcolm gave a slight start of dismay.
Godfrey's
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From this reading Mrs. Godfrey's manner conveyed more than her words; in spite of his secret prejudice, he was not prepared for so strong an expression of disapproval.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Godfrey's manner conveyed more than her words; in spite of his secret prejudice, he was not prepared for so strong an expression of disapproval.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Godfrey's manner conveyed more than her words; in spite of his secret prejudice, he was not prepared for so strong an expression of disapproval.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "A TOUCH OF THE TARTAR" Here comes the lady: O, so light a foot Will ne'er wear out the everlasting flint.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Godfrey's manner conveyed more than her words; in spite of his secret prejudice, he was not prepared for so strong an expression of disapproval.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Godfrey's manner conveyed more than her words; in spite of his secret prejudice, he was not prepared for so strong an expression of disapproval.
Juliet
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From this reading --Romeo and Juliet.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "A TOUCH OF THE TARTAR" Here comes the lady: O, so light a foot Will ne'er wear out the everlasting flint.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "A TOUCH OF THE TARTAR" Here comes the lady: O, so light a foot Will ne'er wear out the everlasting flint.
Malcolm
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From this reading --Zoroaster Malcolm gave a slight start of dismay.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mrs. Godfrey's manner conveyed more than her words; in spite of his secret prejudice, he was not prepared for so strong an expression of disapproval.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Godfrey's manner conveyed more than her words; in spite of his secret prejudice, he was not prepared for so strong an expression of disapproval.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Godfrey's manner conveyed more than her words; in spite of his secret prejudice, he was not prepared for so strong an expression of disapproval.
ne'eradverbUS /ner/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "A TOUCH OF THE TARTAR" Here comes the lady: O, so light a foot Will ne'er wear out the everlasting flint.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Godfrey's manner conveyed more than her words; in spite of his secret prejudice, he was not prepared for so strong an expression of disapproval.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading "A TOUCH OF THE TARTAR" Here comes the lady: O, so light a foot Will ne'er wear out the everlasting flint.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A TOUCH OF THE TARTAR" Here comes the lady: O, so light a foot Will ne'er wear out the everlasting flint.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "A TOUCH OF THE TARTAR" Here comes the lady: O, so light a foot Will ne'er wear out the everlasting flint.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading Mrs. Godfrey's manner conveyed more than her words; in spite of his secret prejudice, he was not prepared for so strong an expression of disapproval.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Mrs. Godfrey's manner conveyed more than her words; in spite of his secret prejudice, he was not prepared for so strong an expression of disapproval.
RomeonounUS /ˈroʊmioʊ/
an ardent male lover
From this reading --Romeo and Juliet.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Mrs. Godfrey's manner conveyed more than her words; in spite of his secret prejudice, he was not prepared for so strong an expression of disapproval.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading --Zoroaster Malcolm gave a slight start of dismay.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "A TOUCH OF THE TARTAR" Here comes the lady: O, so light a foot Will ne'er wear out the everlasting flint.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Mrs. Godfrey's manner conveyed more than her words; in spite of his secret prejudice, he was not prepared for so strong an expression of disapproval.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading --Zoroaster Malcolm gave a slight start of dismay.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Mrs. Godfrey's manner conveyed more than her words; in spite of his secret prejudice, he was not prepared for so strong an expression of disapproval.
TARTARnounUS /ˈtɑːrtər/
a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading "A TOUCH OF THE TARTAR" Here comes the lady: O, so light a foot Will ne'er wear out the everlasting flint.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mrs. Godfrey's manner conveyed more than her words; in spite of his secret prejudice, he was not prepared for so strong an expression of disapproval.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A TOUCH OF THE TARTAR" Here comes the lady: O, so light a foot Will ne'er wear out the everlasting flint.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading "A TOUCH OF THE TARTAR" Here comes the lady: O, so light a foot Will ne'er wear out the everlasting flint.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Godfrey's manner conveyed more than her words; in spite of his secret prejudice, he was not prepared for so strong an expression of disapproval.
be dressed in
From this reading "A TOUCH OF THE TARTAR" Here comes the lady: O, so light a foot Will ne'er wear out the everlasting flint.
at the time that
From this reading When you doubt, abstain.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "A TOUCH OF THE TARTAR" Here comes the lady: O, so light a foot Will ne'er wear out the everlasting flint.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Mrs. Godfrey's manner conveyed more than her words; in spite of his secret prejudice, he was not prepared for so strong an expression of disapproval.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When you doubt, abstain.
Zoroasternoun
Persian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism (circa 628-551 BC)
From this reading --Zoroaster Malcolm gave a slight start of dismay.
