used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The two girls were in the shop next morning when a man came in and asked to see Mrs. Maple.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading "Thank you; I don't doubt your ability, young woman, but I want to see your mistress."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I can serve you," said Marion who thought he looked at the window as though he wanted to give an order.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two girls were in the shop next morning when a man came in and asked to see Mrs. Maple.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I can serve you," said Marion who thought he looked at the window as though he wanted to give an order.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The two girls were in the shop next morning when a man came in and asked to see Mrs. Maple.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I can serve you," said Marion who thought he looked at the window as though he wanted to give an order.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Marion tossed her head rather disdainfully as she went into the little back parlour, for she did not like being called "young woman" by this stranger.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Marion tossed her head rather disdainfully as she went into the little back parlour, for she did not like being called "young woman" by this stranger.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Thank you; I don't doubt your ability, young woman, but I want to see your mistress."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Marion tossed her head rather disdainfully as she went into the little back parlour, for she did not like being called "young woman" by this stranger.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Marion tossed her head rather disdainfully as she went into the little back parlour, for she did not like being called "young woman" by this stranger.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The two girls were in the shop next morning when a man came in and asked to see Mrs. Maple.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can serve you," said Marion who thought he looked at the window as though he wanted to give an order.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Marion tossed her head rather disdainfully as she went into the little back parlour, for she did not like being called "young woman" by this stranger.
disdainfullyadverb
in a proud and domineering manner
From this reading Marion tossed her head rather disdainfully as she went into the little back parlour, for she did not like being called "young woman" by this stranger.
don't
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From this reading "Thank you; I don't doubt your ability, young woman, but I want to see your mistress."
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "Thank you; I don't doubt your ability, young woman, but I want to see your mistress."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Marion tossed her head rather disdainfully as she went into the little back parlour, for she did not like being called "young woman" by this stranger.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The two girls were in the shop next morning when a man came in and asked to see Mrs. Maple.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I can serve you," said Marion who thought he looked at the window as though he wanted to give an order.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I can serve you," said Marion who thought he looked at the window as though he wanted to give an order.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Marion tossed her head rather disdainfully as she went into the little back parlour, for she did not like being called "young woman" by this stranger.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marion tossed her head rather disdainfully as she went into the little back parlour, for she did not like being called "young woman" by this stranger.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can serve you," said Marion who thought he looked at the window as though he wanted to give an order.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two girls were in the shop next morning when a man came in and asked to see Mrs. Maple.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Marion tossed her head rather disdainfully as she went into the little back parlour, for she did not like being called "young woman" by this stranger.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Marion tossed her head rather disdainfully as she went into the little back parlour, for she did not like being called "young woman" by this stranger.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Marion tossed her head rather disdainfully as she went into the little back parlour, for she did not like being called "young woman" by this stranger.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I can serve you," said Marion who thought he looked at the window as though he wanted to give an order.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The two girls were in the shop next morning when a man came in and asked to see Mrs. Maple.
MaplenounUS /ˈmeɪpəl/
wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The two girls were in the shop next morning when a man came in and asked to see Mrs. Maple.
Marion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can serve you," said Marion who thought he looked at the window as though he wanted to give an order.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading "Thank you; I don't doubt your ability, young woman, but I want to see your mistress."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The two girls were in the shop next morning when a man came in and asked to see Mrs. Maple.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The two girls were in the shop next morning when a man came in and asked to see Mrs. Maple.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The two girls were in the shop next morning when a man came in and asked to see Mrs. Maple.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Marion tossed her head rather disdainfully as she went into the little back parlour, for she did not like being called "young woman" by this stranger.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "I can serve you," said Marion who thought he looked at the window as though he wanted to give an order.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Marion tossed her head rather disdainfully as she went into the little back parlour, for she did not like being called "young woman" by this stranger.
on the contrary
From this reading Marion tossed her head rather disdainfully as she went into the little back parlour, for she did not like being called "young woman" by this stranger.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I can serve you," said Marion who thought he looked at the window as though he wanted to give an order.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The two girls were in the shop next morning when a man came in and asked to see Mrs. Maple.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "I can serve you," said Marion who thought he looked at the window as though he wanted to give an order.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marion tossed her head rather disdainfully as she went into the little back parlour, for she did not like being called "young woman" by this stranger.
do one's shopping
From this reading The two girls were in the shop next morning when a man came in and asked to see Mrs. Maple.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Marion tossed her head rather disdainfully as she went into the little back parlour, for she did not like being called "young woman" by this stranger.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you; I don't doubt your ability, young woman, but I want to see your mistress."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two girls were in the shop next morning when a man came in and asked to see Mrs. Maple.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Marion tossed her head rather disdainfully as she went into the little back parlour, for she did not like being called "young woman" by this stranger.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I can serve you," said Marion who thought he looked at the window as though he wanted to give an order.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I can serve you," said Marion who thought he looked at the window as though he wanted to give an order.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two girls were in the shop next morning when a man came in and asked to see Mrs. Maple.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Marion tossed her head rather disdainfully as she went into the little back parlour, for she did not like being called "young woman" by this stranger.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two girls were in the shop next morning when a man came in and asked to see Mrs. Maple.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Thank you; I don't doubt your ability, young woman, but I want to see your mistress."
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "I can serve you," said Marion who thought he looked at the window as though he wanted to give an order.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Marion tossed her head rather disdainfully as she went into the little back parlour, for she did not like being called "young woman" by this stranger.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two girls were in the shop next morning when a man came in and asked to see Mrs. Maple.
at the time that
From this reading The two girls were in the shop next morning when a man came in and asked to see Mrs. Maple.
which person or people
From this reading "I can serve you," said Marion who thought he looked at the window as though he wanted to give an order.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "I can serve you," said Marion who thought he looked at the window as though he wanted to give an order.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Thank you; I don't doubt your ability, young woman, but I want to see your mistress."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I can serve you," said Marion who thought he looked at the window as though he wanted to give an order.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Thank you; I don't doubt your ability, young woman, but I want to see your mistress."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Thank you; I don't doubt your ability, young woman, but I want to see your mistress."
