used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dolly meant to be very dignified and rather haughty, but she behaved instead like what she was,--a cross, tired, homesick girl.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am very sorry to have intruded upon you," said Dolly, as Hope met her at the door of her room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But she had no idea of going to bed, so long as there was a light burning, and anybody was stirring; so she dropped down into an easy-chair that stood near the door, and took up a book that was lying on the table.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dolly meant to be very dignified and rather haughty, but she behaved instead like what she was,--a cross, tired, homesick girl.
any person at all
From this reading But she had no idea of going to bed, so long as there was a light burning, and anybody was stirring; so she dropped down into an easy-chair that stood near the door, and took up a book that was lying on the table.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I am very sorry to have intruded upon you," said Dolly, as Hope met her at the door of her room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I am very sorry to have intruded upon you," said Dolly, as Hope met her at the door of her room.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dolly meant to be very dignified and rather haughty, but she behaved instead like what she was,--a cross, tired, homesick girl.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading Dolly meant to be very dignified and rather haughty, but she behaved instead like what she was,--a cross, tired, homesick girl.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading But she had no idea of going to bed, so long as there was a light burning, and anybody was stirring; so she dropped down into an easy-chair that stood near the door, and took up a book that was lying on the table.
bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
the act of burning something
From this reading But she had no idea of going to bed, so long as there was a light burning, and anybody was stirring; so she dropped down into an easy-chair that stood near the door, and took up a book that was lying on the table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dolly meant to be very dignified and rather haughty, but she behaved instead like what she was,--a cross, tired, homesick girl.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Dolly meant to be very dignified and rather haughty, but she behaved instead like what she was,--a cross, tired, homesick girl.
crossnessnoun
an irritable petulant feeling
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Dolly meant to be very dignified and rather haughty, but she behaved instead like what she was,--a cross, tired, homesick girl.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading "I am very sorry to have intruded upon you," said Dolly, as Hope met her at the door of her room.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading If Dolly had done the proper thing, the thing that was expected of her, she would have retired behind the screen and gone to bed then and there.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "I am very sorry to have intruded upon you," said Dolly, as Hope met her at the door of her room.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But she had no idea of going to bed, so long as there was a light burning, and anybody was stirring; so she dropped down into an easy-chair that stood near the door, and took up a book that was lying on the table.
drawersnounUS /drɔːrz/
underpants worn by men
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading But she had no idea of going to bed, so long as there was a light burning, and anybody was stirring; so she dropped down into an easy-chair that stood near the door, and took up a book that was lying on the table.
easy-chair
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From this reading But she had no idea of going to bed, so long as there was a light burning, and anybody was stirring; so she dropped down into an easy-chair that stood near the door, and took up a book that was lying on the table.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading If Dolly had done the proper thing, the thing that was expected of her, she would have retired behind the screen and gone to bed then and there.
eyelidsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪdz/
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
forgaveverbUS /fərˈɡeɪv/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
a young female
From this reading Dolly meant to be very dignified and rather haughty, but she behaved instead like what she was,--a cross, tired, homesick girl.
the act of departing
From this reading But she had no idea of going to bed, so long as there was a light burning, and anybody was stirring; so she dropped down into an easy-chair that stood near the door, and took up a book that was lying on the table.
destroyed or killed
From this reading If Dolly had done the proper thing, the thing that was expected of her, she would have retired behind the screen and gone to bed then and there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading Dolly meant to be very dignified and rather haughty, but she behaved instead like what she was,--a cross, tired, homesick girl.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I am very sorry to have intruded upon you," said Dolly, as Hope met her at the door of her room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am very sorry to have intruded upon you," said Dolly, as Hope met her at the door of her room.
homesickadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmsɪk/
longing to return home
From this reading Dolly meant to be very dignified and rather haughty, but she behaved instead like what she was,--a cross, tired, homesick girl.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I am very sorry to have intruded upon you," said Dolly, as Hope met her at the door of her room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am very sorry to have intruded upon you," said Dolly, as Hope met her at the door of her room.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But she had no idea of going to bed, so long as there was a light burning, and anybody was stirring; so she dropped down into an easy-chair that stood near the door, and took up a book that was lying on the table.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Dolly had done the proper thing, the thing that was expected of her, she would have retired behind the screen and gone to bed then and there.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Dolly meant to be very dignified and rather haughty, but she behaved instead like what she was,--a cross, tired, homesick girl.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But she had no idea of going to bed, so long as there was a light burning, and anybody was stirring; so she dropped down into an easy-chair that stood near the door, and took up a book that was lying on the table.
intrudedverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdəd/
past form of “intrude” — enter uninvited
From this reading "I am very sorry to have intruded upon you," said Dolly, as Hope met her at the door of her room.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But she had no idea of going to bed, so long as there was a light burning, and anybody was stirring; so she dropped down into an easy-chair that stood near the door, and took up a book that was lying on the table.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Dolly meant to be very dignified and rather haughty, but she behaved instead like what she was,--a cross, tired, homesick girl.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But she had no idea of going to bed, so long as there was a light burning, and anybody was stirring; so she dropped down into an easy-chair that stood near the door, and took up a book that was lying on the table.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading But she had no idea of going to bed, so long as there was a light burning, and anybody was stirring; so she dropped down into an easy-chair that stood near the door, and took up a book that was lying on the table.
Marr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Dolly meant to be very dignified and rather haughty, but she behaved instead like what she was,--a cross, tired, homesick girl.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "I am very sorry to have intruded upon you," said Dolly, as Hope met her at the door of her room.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading But she had no idea of going to bed, so long as there was a light burning, and anybody was stirring; so she dropped down into an easy-chair that stood near the door, and took up a book that was lying on the table.
not any; not one
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I am very sorry to have intruded upon you," said Dolly, as Hope met her at the door of her room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
having a point
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading If Dolly had done the proper thing, the thing that was expected of her, she would have retired behind the screen and gone to bed then and there.
on the contrary
From this reading Dolly meant to be very dignified and rather haughty, but she behaved instead like what she was,--a cross, tired, homesick girl.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
regulatingnounUS /ˈreɡjəleɪtɪŋ/
the act of controlling or directing according to rule
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading If Dolly had done the proper thing, the thing that was expected of her, she would have retired behind the screen and gone to bed then and there.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "I am very sorry to have intruded upon you," said Dolly, as Hope met her at the door of her room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am very sorry to have intruded upon you," said Dolly, as Hope met her at the door of her room.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dolly meant to be very dignified and rather haughty, but she behaved instead like what she was,--a cross, tired, homesick girl.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I am very sorry to have intruded upon you," said Dolly, as Hope met her at the door of her room.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading But she had no idea of going to bed, so long as there was a light burning, and anybody was stirring; so she dropped down into an easy-chair that stood near the door, and took up a book that was lying on the table.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But she had no idea of going to bed, so long as there was a light burning, and anybody was stirring; so she dropped down into an easy-chair that stood near the door, and took up a book that was lying on the table.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading But she had no idea of going to bed, so long as there was a light burning, and anybody was stirring; so she dropped down into an easy-chair that stood near the door, and took up a book that was lying on the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I am very sorry to have intruded upon you," said Dolly, as Hope met her at the door of her room.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If Dolly had done the proper thing, the thing that was expected of her, she would have retired behind the screen and gone to bed then and there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If Dolly had done the proper thing, the thing that was expected of her, she would have retired behind the screen and gone to bed then and there.
a special situation
From this reading If Dolly had done the proper thing, the thing that was expected of her, she would have retired behind the screen and gone to bed then and there.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Dolly meant to be very dignified and rather haughty, but she behaved instead like what she was,--a cross, tired, homesick girl.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am very sorry to have intruded upon you," said Dolly, as Hope met her at the door of her room.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But she had no idea of going to bed, so long as there was a light burning, and anybody was stirring; so she dropped down into an easy-chair that stood near the door, and took up a book that was lying on the table.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But she had no idea of going to bed, so long as there was a light burning, and anybody was stirring; so she dropped down into an easy-chair that stood near the door, and took up a book that was lying on the table.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I am very sorry to have intruded upon you," said Dolly, as Hope met her at the door of her room.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I am very sorry to have intruded upon you," said Dolly, as Hope met her at the door of her room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dolly meant to be very dignified and rather haughty, but she behaved instead like what she was,--a cross, tired, homesick girl.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Dolly meant to be very dignified and rather haughty, but she behaved instead like what she was,--a cross, tired, homesick girl.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Hope, seeing the red, swollen eyelids, forgave the crossness, and saying something pleasant about its being no intrusion, pointed out the little bed behind the screen that Dolly was to occupy, and went on with the work of regulating her bureau drawers, that Miss Marr had interrupted, begging to be excused as she did so.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Dolly had done the proper thing, the thing that was expected of her, she would have retired behind the screen and gone to bed then and there.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am very sorry to have intruded upon you," said Dolly, as Hope met her at the door of her room.
