used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well," went on the questioner, "art struck with a syncope that thou dost nothing but gape and stare at me?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Janice had risen, half in fright and half in courtesy; but the cry she uttered, even as the inquiry was put, was significant of something more than either.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Well," went on the questioner, "art struck with a syncope that thou dost nothing but gape and stare at me?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Janice had risen, half in fright and half in courtesy; but the cry she uttered, even as the inquiry was put, was significant of something more than either.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Well," went on the questioner, "art struck with a syncope that thou dost nothing but gape and stare at me?"
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "I beg your pardon," faltered the girl.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Janice had risen, half in fright and half in courtesy; but the cry she uttered, even as the inquiry was put, was significant of something more than either.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Janice had risen, half in fright and half in courtesy; but the cry she uttered, even as the inquiry was put, was significant of something more than either.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Janice had risen, half in fright and half in courtesy; but the cry she uttered, even as the inquiry was put, was significant of something more than either.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "How dare you say I paint!
dostauxiliary verbUS /dɑːst/
an old form of “do”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Well," went on the questioner, "art struck with a syncope that thou dost nothing but gape and stare at me?"
one or the other of two
From this reading Janice had risen, half in fright and half in courtesy; but the cry she uttered, even as the inquiry was put, was significant of something more than either.
divisible by two
From this reading Janice had risen, half in fright and half in courtesy; but the cry she uttered, even as the inquiry was put, was significant of something more than either.
falteredverbUS /ˈfɑːltərd/
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading "I beg your pardon," faltered the girl.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Janice had risen, half in fright and half in courtesy; but the cry she uttered, even as the inquiry was put, was significant of something more than either.
gapeverbUS /ɡeɪp/
look with amazement; look stupidly
From this reading "Well," went on the questioner, "art struck with a syncope that thou dost nothing but gape and stare at me?"
a young female
From this reading "I beg your pardon," faltered the girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Janice had risen, half in fright and half in courtesy; but the cry she uttered, even as the inquiry was put, was significant of something more than either.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Janice had risen, half in fright and half in courtesy; but the cry she uttered, even as the inquiry was put, was significant of something more than either.
How
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From this reading "How dare you say I paint!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I beg your pardon," faltered the girl.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Janice had risen, half in fright and half in courtesy; but the cry she uttered, even as the inquiry was put, was significant of something more than either.
a search for knowledge
From this reading Janice had risen, half in fright and half in courtesy; but the cry she uttered, even as the inquiry was put, was significant of something more than either.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I recognised-- that is--I mean, 't was thy painting that--" "Malapert!" shrieked the woman.
Janice
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From this reading Janice had risen, half in fright and half in courtesy; but the cry she uttered, even as the inquiry was put, was significant of something more than either.
Malapert
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From this reading "I recognised-- that is--I mean, 't was thy painting that--" "Malapert!" shrieked the woman.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well," went on the questioner, "art struck with a syncope that thou dost nothing but gape and stare at me?"
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "I recognised-- that is--I mean, 't was thy painting that--" "Malapert!" shrieked the woman.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Janice had risen, half in fright and half in courtesy; but the cry she uttered, even as the inquiry was put, was significant of something more than either.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Well," went on the questioner, "art struck with a syncope that thou dost nothing but gape and stare at me?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Janice had risen, half in fright and half in courtesy; but the cry she uttered, even as the inquiry was put, was significant of something more than either.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Well," went on the questioner, "art struck with a syncope that thou dost nothing but gape and stare at me?"
make a painting
From this reading "How dare you say I paint!
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading "I recognised-- that is--I mean, 't was thy painting that--" "Malapert!" shrieked the woman.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "I beg your pardon," faltered the girl.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Janice had risen, half in fright and half in courtesy; but the cry she uttered, even as the inquiry was put, was significant of something more than either.
questionernounUS /ˈkwestʃənər/
someone who asks a question
From this reading "Well," went on the questioner, "art struck with a syncope that thou dost nothing but gape and stare at me?"
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading "I recognised-- that is--I mean, 't was thy painting that--" "Malapert!" shrieked the woman.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Janice had risen, half in fright and half in courtesy; but the cry she uttered, even as the inquiry was put, was significant of something more than either.
express in words
From this reading "How dare you say I paint!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Janice had risen, half in fright and half in courtesy; but the cry she uttered, even as the inquiry was put, was significant of something more than either.
shriekedadjectiveUS /ʃriːkt/
uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror
From this reading "I recognised-- that is--I mean, 't was thy painting that--" "Malapert!" shrieked the woman.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading Janice had risen, half in fright and half in courtesy; but the cry she uttered, even as the inquiry was put, was significant of something more than either.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Janice had risen, half in fright and half in courtesy; but the cry she uttered, even as the inquiry was put, was significant of something more than either.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "Well," went on the questioner, "art struck with a syncope that thou dost nothing but gape and stare at me?"
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading "Well," went on the questioner, "art struck with a syncope that thou dost nothing but gape and stare at me?"
syncopenounUS /ˈsɪnkəpiː/
a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
From this reading "Well," went on the questioner, "art struck with a syncope that thou dost nothing but gape and stare at me?"
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading "I recognised-- that is--I mean, 't was thy painting that--" "Malapert!" shrieked the woman.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Janice had risen, half in fright and half in courtesy; but the cry she uttered, even as the inquiry was put, was significant of something more than either.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well," went on the questioner, "art struck with a syncope that thou dost nothing but gape and stare at me?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Janice had risen, half in fright and half in courtesy; but the cry she uttered, even as the inquiry was put, was significant of something more than either.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Well," went on the questioner, "art struck with a syncope that thou dost nothing but gape and stare at me?"
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "I recognised-- that is--I mean, 't was thy painting that--" "Malapert!" shrieked the woman.
communicated in words
From this reading Janice had risen, half in fright and half in courtesy; but the cry she uttered, even as the inquiry was put, was significant of something more than either.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Janice had risen, half in fright and half in courtesy; but the cry she uttered, even as the inquiry was put, was significant of something more than either.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well," went on the questioner, "art struck with a syncope that thou dost nothing but gape and stare at me?"
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Well," went on the questioner, "art struck with a syncope that thou dost nothing but gape and stare at me?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Well," went on the questioner, "art struck with a syncope that thou dost nothing but gape and stare at me?"
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "I recognised-- that is--I mean, 't was thy painting that--" "Malapert!" shrieked the woman.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How dare you say I paint!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I beg your pardon," faltered the girl.
