used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The evident intention to remain until he was presented, being made entirely obvious by Miss Erskine, who, after she had bubbled a bit more, departed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The evident intention to remain until he was presented, being made entirely obvious by Miss Erskine, who, after she had bubbled a bit more, departed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then Macloud, who was talking with the Captain, was called over and presented, that being, Miss Carrington thought, the quickest method of getting rid of her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I shall take pleasure in being at home," Croyden replied, soberly.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I shall take pleasure in being at home," Croyden replied, soberly.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The evident intention to remain until he was presented, being made entirely obvious by Miss Erskine, who, after she had bubbled a bit more, departed.
bubbledverbUS /ˈbʌbəld/
past form of “bubble” — form, produce, or emit bubbles
From this reading The evident intention to remain until he was presented, being made entirely obvious by Miss Erskine, who, after she had bubbled a bit more, departed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The evident intention to remain until he was presented, being made entirely obvious by Miss Erskine, who, after she had bubbled a bit more, departed.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then Macloud, who was talking with the Captain, was called over and presented, that being, Miss Carrington thought, the quickest method of getting rid of her.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Then Macloud, who was talking with the Captain, was called over and presented, that being, Miss Carrington thought, the quickest method of getting rid of her.
Carrington
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From this reading Then Macloud, who was talking with the Captain, was called over and presented, that being, Miss Carrington thought, the quickest method of getting rid of her.
Carrington's
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From this reading "What is her name, I didn't catch it?--and" (observing smiles on Croyden and Miss Carrington's faces) "what is she?"
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "What is her name, I didn't catch it?--and" (observing smiles on Croyden and Miss Carrington's faces) "what is she?"
Croyden
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From this reading I shall take pleasure in being at home," Croyden replied, soberly.
well in the past; former
From this reading The evident intention to remain until he was presented, being made entirely obvious by Miss Erskine, who, after she had bubbled a bit more, departed.
didn't
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From this reading "What is her name, I didn't catch it?--and" (observing smiles on Croyden and Miss Carrington's faces) "what is she?"
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The evident intention to remain until he was presented, being made entirely obvious by Miss Erskine, who, after she had bubbled a bit more, departed.
Erskine
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From this reading The evident intention to remain until he was presented, being made entirely obvious by Miss Erskine, who, after she had bubbled a bit more, departed.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The evident intention to remain until he was presented, being made entirely obvious by Miss Erskine, who, after she had bubbled a bit more, departed.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "What is her name, I didn't catch it?--and" (observing smiles on Croyden and Miss Carrington's faces) "what is she?"
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Then Macloud, who was talking with the Captain, was called over and presented, that being, Miss Carrington thought, the quickest method of getting rid of her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The evident intention to remain until he was presented, being made entirely obvious by Miss Erskine, who, after she had bubbled a bit more, departed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The evident intention to remain until he was presented, being made entirely obvious by Miss Erskine, who, after she had bubbled a bit more, departed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then Macloud, who was talking with the Captain, was called over and presented, that being, Miss Carrington thought, the quickest method of getting rid of her.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I shall take pleasure in being at home," Croyden replied, soberly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shall take pleasure in being at home," Croyden replied, soberly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I shall take pleasure in being at home," Croyden replied, soberly.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The evident intention to remain until he was presented, being made entirely obvious by Miss Erskine, who, after she had bubbled a bit more, departed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is her name, I didn't catch it?--and" (observing smiles on Croyden and Miss Carrington's faces) "what is she?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is her name, I didn't catch it?--and" (observing smiles on Croyden and Miss Carrington's faces) "what is she?"
Macloud
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From this reading Then Macloud, who was talking with the Captain, was called over and presented, that being, Miss Carrington thought, the quickest method of getting rid of her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The evident intention to remain until he was presented, being made entirely obvious by Miss Erskine, who, after she had bubbled a bit more, departed.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Then Macloud, who was talking with the Captain, was called over and presented, that being, Miss Carrington thought, the quickest method of getting rid of her.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Then Macloud, who was talking with the Captain, was called over and presented, that being, Miss Carrington thought, the quickest method of getting rid of her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The evident intention to remain until he was presented, being made entirely obvious by Miss Erskine, who, after she had bubbled a bit more, departed.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "What is her name, I didn't catch it?--and" (observing smiles on Croyden and Miss Carrington's faces) "what is she?"
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading "What is her name, I didn't catch it?--and" (observing smiles on Croyden and Miss Carrington's faces) "what is she?"
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading The evident intention to remain until he was presented, being made entirely obvious by Miss Erskine, who, after she had bubbled a bit more, departed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then Macloud, who was talking with the Captain, was called over and presented, that being, Miss Carrington thought, the quickest method of getting rid of her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What is her name, I didn't catch it?--and" (observing smiles on Croyden and Miss Carrington's faces) "what is she?"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then Macloud, who was talking with the Captain, was called over and presented, that being, Miss Carrington thought, the quickest method of getting rid of her.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading I shall take pleasure in being at home," Croyden replied, soberly.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Then Macloud, who was talking with the Captain, was called over and presented, that being, Miss Carrington thought, the quickest method of getting rid of her.
quickestadverbUS /ˈkwɪkɪst/
most quickly
From this reading Then Macloud, who was talking with the Captain, was called over and presented, that being, Miss Carrington thought, the quickest method of getting rid of her.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The evident intention to remain until he was presented, being made entirely obvious by Miss Erskine, who, after she had bubbled a bit more, departed.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading I shall take pleasure in being at home," Croyden replied, soberly.
relieve from
From this reading Then Macloud, who was talking with the Captain, was called over and presented, that being, Miss Carrington thought, the quickest method of getting rid of her.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall take pleasure in being at home," Croyden replied, soberly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The evident intention to remain until he was presented, being made entirely obvious by Miss Erskine, who, after she had bubbled a bit more, departed.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "What is her name, I didn't catch it?--and" (observing smiles on Croyden and Miss Carrington's faces) "what is she?"
soberlyadverbUS /ˈsoʊbərli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading I shall take pleasure in being at home," Croyden replied, soberly.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Surely!
carry out
From this reading I shall take pleasure in being at home," Croyden replied, soberly.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Then Macloud, who was talking with the Captain, was called over and presented, that being, Miss Carrington thought, the quickest method of getting rid of her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then Macloud, who was talking with the Captain, was called over and presented, that being, Miss Carrington thought, the quickest method of getting rid of her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then Macloud, who was talking with the Captain, was called over and presented, that being, Miss Carrington thought, the quickest method of getting rid of her.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Macloud, who was talking with the Captain, was called over and presented, that being, Miss Carrington thought, the quickest method of getting rid of her.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Then Macloud, who was talking with the Captain, was called over and presented, that being, Miss Carrington thought, the quickest method of getting rid of her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The evident intention to remain until he was presented, being made entirely obvious by Miss Erskine, who, after she had bubbled a bit more, departed.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The evident intention to remain until he was presented, being made entirely obvious by Miss Erskine, who, after she had bubbled a bit more, departed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then Macloud, who was talking with the Captain, was called over and presented, that being, Miss Carrington thought, the quickest method of getting rid of her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is her name, I didn't catch it?--and" (observing smiles on Croyden and Miss Carrington's faces) "what is she?"
which person or people
From this reading Then Macloud, who was talking with the Captain, was called over and presented, that being, Miss Carrington thought, the quickest method of getting rid of her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then Macloud, who was talking with the Captain, was called over and presented, that being, Miss Carrington thought, the quickest method of getting rid of her.
