Chapter IX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The old colored butler who answered the bell seemed greatly astonished that a young lady should be calling on the master of the house and not on his mother and sisters.

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From this reading They’s all to home an’ I wouldn’t be ’stonished if they ain’t ’spectin’ of you ’case they done tol’ me tea in the settin’ room at five sharp.”

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading They’s all to home an’ I wouldn’t be ’stonished if they ain’t ’spectin’ of you ’case they done tol’ me tea in the settin’ room at five sharp.”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “You mean Ol’ Miss, don’t you lady, I mean Mrs. Burnett and Miss Lily an’ Miss May?

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The old colored butler who answered the bell seemed greatly astonished that a young lady should be calling on the master of the house and not on his mother and sisters.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading The old colored butler who answered the bell seemed greatly astonished that a young lady should be calling on the master of the house and not on his mother and sisters.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading The old colored butler who answered the bell seemed greatly astonished that a young lady should be calling on the master of the house and not on his mother and sisters.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They’s all to home an’ I wouldn’t be ’stonished if they ain’t ’spectin’ of you ’case they done tol’ me tea in the settin’ room at five sharp.”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The old colored butler who answered the bell seemed greatly astonished that a young lady should be calling on the master of the house and not on his mother and sisters.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading The old colored butler who answered the bell seemed greatly astonished that a young lady should be calling on the master of the house and not on his mother and sisters.

United States writer (born in England) remembered for her novels for children (1849-1924)

From this reading WHO IS MISS FAUNTLEROY Josie’s taxi carried her quickly to the home of Mr. Theodore Burnett.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading The old colored butler who answered the bell seemed greatly astonished that a young lady should be calling on the master of the house and not on his mother and sisters.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The old colored butler who answered the bell seemed greatly astonished that a young lady should be calling on the master of the house and not on his mother and sisters.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading WHO IS MISS FAUNTLEROY Josie’s taxi carried her quickly to the home of Mr. Theodore Burnett.

an occurrence of something

From this reading They’s all to home an’ I wouldn’t be ’stonished if they ain’t ’spectin’ of you ’case they done tol’ me tea in the settin’ room at five sharp.”

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The old colored butler who answered the bell seemed greatly astonished that a young lady should be calling on the master of the house and not on his mother and sisters.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “You mean Ol’ Miss, don’t you lady, I mean Mrs. Burnett and Miss Lily an’ Miss May?

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading They’s all to home an’ I wouldn’t be ’stonished if they ain’t ’spectin’ of you ’case they done tol’ me tea in the settin’ room at five sharp.”

an excessively polite and well-dressed boy

From this reading WHO IS MISS FAUNTLEROY Josie’s taxi carried her quickly to the home of Mr. Theodore Burnett.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading They’s all to home an’ I wouldn’t be ’stonished if they ain’t ’spectin’ of you ’case they done tol’ me tea in the settin’ room at five sharp.”

by good fortune

From this reading Fortunately she found him in.

set up or found

From this reading Fortunately she found him in.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading The old colored butler who answered the bell seemed greatly astonished that a young lady should be calling on the master of the house and not on his mother and sisters.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading WHO IS MISS FAUNTLEROY Josie’s taxi carried her quickly to the home of Mr. Theodore Burnett.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Fortunately she found him in.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The old colored butler who answered the bell seemed greatly astonished that a young lady should be calling on the master of the house and not on his mother and sisters.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading WHO IS MISS FAUNTLEROY Josie’s taxi carried her quickly to the home of Mr. Theodore Burnett.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The old colored butler who answered the bell seemed greatly astonished that a young lady should be calling on the master of the house and not on his mother and sisters.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “You mean Ol’ Miss, don’t you lady, I mean Mrs. Burnett and Miss Lily an’ Miss May?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They’s all to home an’ I wouldn’t be ’stonished if they ain’t ’spectin’ of you ’case they done tol’ me tea in the settin’ room at five sharp.”

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Fortunately she found him in.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading WHO IS MISS FAUNTLEROY Josie’s taxi carried her quickly to the home of Mr. Theodore Burnett.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WHO IS MISS FAUNTLEROY Josie’s taxi carried her quickly to the home of Mr. Theodore Burnett.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The old colored butler who answered the bell seemed greatly astonished that a young lady should be calling on the master of the house and not on his mother and sisters.

any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading “You mean Ol’ Miss, don’t you lady, I mean Mrs. Burnett and Miss Lily an’ Miss May?

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The old colored butler who answered the bell seemed greatly astonished that a young lady should be calling on the master of the house and not on his mother and sisters.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “You mean Ol’ Miss, don’t you lady, I mean Mrs. Burnett and Miss Lily an’ Miss May?

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They’s all to home an’ I wouldn’t be ’stonished if they ain’t ’spectin’ of you ’case they done tol’ me tea in the settin’ room at five sharp.”

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading “You mean Ol’ Miss, don’t you lady, I mean Mrs. Burnett and Miss Lily an’ Miss May?

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading WHO IS MISS FAUNTLEROY Josie’s taxi carried her quickly to the home of Mr. Theodore Burnett.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The old colored butler who answered the bell seemed greatly astonished that a young lady should be calling on the master of the house and not on his mother and sisters.

a form of address for a man

From this reading WHO IS MISS FAUNTLEROY Josie’s taxi carried her quickly to the home of Mr. Theodore Burnett.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “You mean Ol’ Miss, don’t you lady, I mean Mrs. Burnett and Miss Lily an’ Miss May?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The old colored butler who answered the bell seemed greatly astonished that a young lady should be calling on the master of the house and not on his mother and sisters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHO IS MISS FAUNTLEROY Josie’s taxi carried her quickly to the home of Mr. Theodore Burnett.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “You mean Ol’ Miss, don’t you lady, I mean Mrs. Burnett and Miss Lily an’ Miss May?

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old colored butler who answered the bell seemed greatly astonished that a young lady should be calling on the master of the house and not on his mother and sisters.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The old colored butler who answered the bell seemed greatly astonished that a young lady should be calling on the master of the house and not on his mother and sisters.

with speed

From this reading WHO IS MISS FAUNTLEROY Josie’s taxi carried her quickly to the home of Mr. Theodore Burnett.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading They’s all to home an’ I wouldn’t be ’stonished if they ain’t ’spectin’ of you ’case they done tol’ me tea in the settin’ room at five sharp.”

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The old colored butler who answered the bell seemed greatly astonished that a young lady should be calling on the master of the house and not on his mother and sisters.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They’s all to home an’ I wouldn’t be ’stonished if they ain’t ’spectin’ of you ’case they done tol’ me tea in the settin’ room at five sharp.”

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading They’s all to home an’ I wouldn’t be ’stonished if they ain’t ’spectin’ of you ’case they done tol’ me tea in the settin’ room at five sharp.”

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Fortunately she found him in.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The old colored butler who answered the bell seemed greatly astonished that a young lady should be calling on the master of the house and not on his mother and sisters.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading The old colored butler who answered the bell seemed greatly astonished that a young lady should be calling on the master of the house and not on his mother and sisters.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They’s all to home an’ I wouldn’t be ’stonished if they ain’t ’spectin’ of you ’case they done tol’ me tea in the settin’ room at five sharp.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They’s all to home an’ I wouldn’t be ’stonished if they ain’t ’spectin’ of you ’case they done tol’ me tea in the settin’ room at five sharp.”

travel slowly

From this reading WHO IS MISS FAUNTLEROY Josie’s taxi carried her quickly to the home of Mr. Theodore Burnett.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading They’s all to home an’ I wouldn’t be ’stonished if they ain’t ’spectin’ of you ’case they done tol’ me tea in the settin’ room at five sharp.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The old colored butler who answered the bell seemed greatly astonished that a young lady should be calling on the master of the house and not on his mother and sisters.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading WHO IS MISS FAUNTLEROY Josie’s taxi carried her quickly to the home of Mr. Theodore Burnett.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WHO IS MISS FAUNTLEROY Josie’s taxi carried her quickly to the home of Mr. Theodore Burnett.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They’s all to home an’ I wouldn’t be ’stonished if they ain’t ’spectin’ of you ’case they done tol’ me tea in the settin’ room at five sharp.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They’s all to home an’ I wouldn’t be ’stonished if they ain’t ’spectin’ of you ’case they done tol’ me tea in the settin’ room at five sharp.”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading WHO IS MISS FAUNTLEROY Josie’s taxi carried her quickly to the home of Mr. Theodore Burnett.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They’s all to home an’ I wouldn’t be ’stonished if they ain’t ’spectin’ of you ’case they done tol’ me tea in the settin’ room at five sharp.”

which person or people

From this reading WHO IS MISS FAUNTLEROY Josie’s taxi carried her quickly to the home of Mr. Theodore Burnett.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They’s all to home an’ I wouldn’t be ’stonished if they ain’t ’spectin’ of you ’case they done tol’ me tea in the settin’ room at five sharp.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You mean Ol’ Miss, don’t you lady, I mean Mrs. Burnett and Miss Lily an’ Miss May?

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The old colored butler who answered the bell seemed greatly astonished that a young lady should be calling on the master of the house and not on his mother and sisters.