used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'ETHEL THE MAGNIFICENT' 'A maid of grace and complete majesty.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'ETHEL THE MAGNIFICENT' 'A maid of grace and complete majesty.'
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'Are you busy, Mildred?'
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was sitting in his usual chair, with his back to the light, reading, but he laid down his book directly.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He was sitting in his usual chair, with his back to the light, reading, but he laid down his book directly.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading 'Not if you want me,' she returned, brightly.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Later on in the morning Mildred was passing by the door of her brother's study, when she heard his voice calling to her.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading 'Are you busy, Mildred?'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was sitting in his usual chair, with his back to the light, reading, but he laid down his book directly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Later on in the morning Mildred was passing by the door of her brother's study, when she heard his voice calling to her.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Later on in the morning Mildred was passing by the door of her brother's study, when she heard his voice calling to her.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He was sitting in his usual chair, with his back to the light, reading, but he laid down his book directly.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading 'ETHEL THE MAGNIFICENT' 'A maid of grace and complete majesty.'
without deviation
From this reading He was sitting in his usual chair, with his back to the light, reading, but he laid down his book directly.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Later on in the morning Mildred was passing by the door of her brother's study, when she heard his voice calling to her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was sitting in his usual chair, with his back to the light, reading, but he laid down his book directly.
ETHEL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'ETHEL THE MAGNIFICENT' 'A maid of grace and complete majesty.'
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading 'ETHEL THE MAGNIFICENT' 'A maid of grace and complete majesty.'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was sitting in his usual chair, with his back to the light, reading, but he laid down his book directly.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Later on in the morning Mildred was passing by the door of her brother's study, when she heard his voice calling to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Later on in the morning Mildred was passing by the door of her brother's study, when she heard his voice calling to her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Later on in the morning Mildred was passing by the door of her brother's study, when she heard his voice calling to her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 'Not if you want me,' she returned, brightly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Later on in the morning Mildred was passing by the door of her brother's study, when she heard his voice calling to her.
set down according to a plan
From this reading He was sitting in his usual chair, with his back to the light, reading, but he laid down his book directly.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later on in the morning Mildred was passing by the door of her brother's study, when she heard his voice calling to her.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He was sitting in his usual chair, with his back to the light, reading, but he laid down his book directly.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading 'ETHEL THE MAGNIFICENT' 'A maid of grace and complete majesty.'
a female domestic
From this reading 'ETHEL THE MAGNIFICENT' 'A maid of grace and complete majesty.'
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading 'ETHEL THE MAGNIFICENT' 'A maid of grace and complete majesty.'
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Not if you want me,' she returned, brightly.
Mildred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Later on in the morning Mildred was passing by the door of her brother's study, when she heard his voice calling to her.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Later on in the morning Mildred was passing by the door of her brother's study, when she heard his voice calling to her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'Not if you want me,' she returned, brightly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'ETHEL THE MAGNIFICENT' 'A maid of grace and complete majesty.'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Later on in the morning Mildred was passing by the door of her brother's study, when she heard his voice calling to her.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Later on in the morning Mildred was passing by the door of her brother's study, when she heard his voice calling to her.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading He was sitting in his usual chair, with his back to the light, reading, but he laid down his book directly.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading 'Not if you want me,' she returned, brightly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Later on in the morning Mildred was passing by the door of her brother's study, when she heard his voice calling to her.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He was sitting in his usual chair, with his back to the light, reading, but he laid down his book directly.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Later on in the morning Mildred was passing by the door of her brother's study, when she heard his voice calling to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'ETHEL THE MAGNIFICENT' 'A maid of grace and complete majesty.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Later on in the morning Mildred was passing by the door of her brother's study, when she heard his voice calling to her.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He was sitting in his usual chair, with his back to the light, reading, but he laid down his book directly.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Later on in the morning Mildred was passing by the door of her brother's study, when she heard his voice calling to her.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading 'Not if you want me,' she returned, brightly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Later on in the morning Mildred was passing by the door of her brother's study, when she heard his voice calling to her.
at the time that
From this reading Later on in the morning Mildred was passing by the door of her brother's study, when she heard his voice calling to her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was sitting in his usual chair, with his back to the light, reading, but he laid down his book directly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Are you busy, Mildred?'
