used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yours was the first letter written: and, besides, you're a speaker."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yours was the first letter written: and, besides, you're a speaker."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was too far embarrassed to be conscious of any surprise at being ushered into the kitchen.
apologisin
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From this reading "--You do the apologisin', of course," had been 'Bias's words in the front porch.
from appearances alone
From this reading APPARENTLY DIVIDES INTO THREE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was too far embarrassed to be conscious of any surprise at being ushered into the kitchen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was too far embarrassed to be conscious of any surprise at being ushered into the kitchen.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "--You do the apologisin', of course," had been 'Bias's words in the front porch.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "You'll pardon us, ma'am, for calling so early," began Cai.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was too far embarrassed to be conscious of any surprise at being ushered into the kitchen.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading "Yours was the first letter written: and, besides, you're a speaker."
Bias's
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From this reading "--You do the apologisin', of course," had been 'Bias's words in the front porch.
Cai
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From this reading "You'll pardon us, ma'am, for calling so early," began Cai.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading "You'll pardon us, ma'am, for calling so early," began Cai.
intentionally conceived
From this reading He was too far embarrassed to be conscious of any surprise at being ushered into the kitchen.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "--You do the apologisin', of course," had been 'Bias's words in the front porch.
DIVIDESnounUS /dɪˈvaɪdz/
plural of “divide” — a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)
From this reading APPARENTLY DIVIDES INTO THREE.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "--You do the apologisin', of course," had been 'Bias's words in the front porch.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "You'll pardon us, ma'am, for calling so early," began Cai.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading He was too far embarrassed to be conscious of any surprise at being ushered into the kitchen.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He was too far embarrassed to be conscious of any surprise at being ushered into the kitchen.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Yours was the first letter written: and, besides, you're a speaker."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You'll pardon us, ma'am, for calling so early," began Cai.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "--You do the apologisin', of course," had been 'Bias's words in the front porch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "--You do the apologisin', of course," had been 'Bias's words in the front porch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was too far embarrassed to be conscious of any surprise at being ushered into the kitchen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "--You do the apologisin', of course," had been 'Bias's words in the front porch.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading APPARENTLY DIVIDES INTO THREE.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading He was too far embarrassed to be conscious of any surprise at being ushered into the kitchen.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "Yours was the first letter written: and, besides, you're a speaker."
ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading "You'll pardon us, ma'am, for calling so early," began Cai.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was too far embarrassed to be conscious of any surprise at being ushered into the kitchen.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "You'll pardon us, ma'am, for calling so early," began Cai.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading "--You do the apologisin', of course," had been 'Bias's words in the front porch.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You'll pardon us, ma'am, for calling so early," began Cai.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading "Yours was the first letter written: and, besides, you're a speaker."
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He was too far embarrassed to be conscious of any surprise at being ushered into the kitchen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was too far embarrassed to be conscious of any surprise at being ushered into the kitchen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading APPARENTLY DIVIDES INTO THREE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was too far embarrassed to be conscious of any surprise at being ushered into the kitchen.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was too far embarrassed to be conscious of any surprise at being ushered into the kitchen.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You'll pardon us, ma'am, for calling so early," began Cai.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading He was too far embarrassed to be conscious of any surprise at being ushered into the kitchen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was too far embarrassed to be conscious of any surprise at being ushered into the kitchen.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "--You do the apologisin', of course," had been 'Bias's words in the front porch.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading "Yours was the first letter written: and, besides, you're a speaker."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "--You do the apologisin', of course," had been 'Bias's words in the front porch.
You'll
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From this reading "You'll pardon us, ma'am, for calling so early," began Cai.
you're
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From this reading "Yours was the first letter written: and, besides, you're a speaker."
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "Yours was the first letter written: and, besides, you're a speaker."
