used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
ANGELSnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ANNE" "EAST ANGELS" "FOR THE MAJOR" ETC.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ANNE" "EAST ANGELS" "FOR THE MAJOR" ETC.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Oh, mem, if you please, isn't it better than the hother?" answered Meadows, respectfully.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ANNE" "EAST ANGELS" "FOR THE MAJOR" ETC.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Oh, mem, if you please, isn't it better than the hother?" answered Meadows, respectfully.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading "It's extraordinary navigation, certainly," said Miss Bruce.
Bruce'snounUS /ˈbruːsəz/
possessive form of “bruce” — Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "It's extraordinary navigation, certainly," said Miss Bruce.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ANNE" "EAST ANGELS" "FOR THE MAJOR" ETC.
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
ETC
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divisible by two
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading "It's extraordinary navigation, certainly," said Miss Bruce.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ANNE" "EAST ANGELS" "FOR THE MAJOR" ETC.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
hother
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From this reading "Oh, mem, if you please, isn't it better than the hother?" answered Meadows, respectfully.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Oh, mem, if you please, isn't it better than the hother?" answered Meadows, respectfully.
isn't
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From this reading "Oh, mem, if you please, isn't it better than the hother?" answered Meadows, respectfully.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, mem, if you please, isn't it better than the hother?" answered Meadows, respectfully.
It's
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From this reading "It's extraordinary navigation, certainly," said Miss Bruce.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
JUPITERnounUS /ˈdʒuːpətər/
the largest planet and the 5th from the sun; has many satellites and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky
From this reading JUPITER LIGHTS.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading JUPITER LIGHTS.
a female domestic
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
MAJORadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
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MeadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading "Oh, mem, if you please, isn't it better than the hother?" answered Meadows, respectfully.
memnoun
the 13th letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading "Oh, mem, if you please, isn't it better than the hother?" answered Meadows, respectfully.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "It's extraordinary navigation, certainly," said Miss Bruce.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading "It's extraordinary navigation, certainly," said Miss Bruce.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, mem, if you please, isn't it better than the hother?" answered Meadows, respectfully.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Oh, mem, if you please, isn't it better than the hother?" answered Meadows, respectfully.
primlyadverbUS /ˈprɪmli/
in a prissy manner
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading "Oh, mem, if you please, isn't it better than the hother?" answered Meadows, respectfully.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It's extraordinary navigation, certainly," said Miss Bruce.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
express in speech
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
stiff-backedadjective
having a stiff back
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Oh, mem, if you please, isn't it better than the hother?" answered Meadows, respectfully.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "ANNE" "EAST ANGELS" "FOR THE MAJOR" ETC.
thick-soled
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From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Meadows was Miss Bruce's maid; one could have told that she was English (even if one had not heard her speak) from her fresh, rosy complexion, her smooth hair put plainly and primly back from her forehead, her stiff-backed figure with its elbows out, and her large, thick-soled boots.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, mem, if you please, isn't it better than the hother?" answered Meadows, respectfully.
