used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Leah had a second-hand view of him in a full-length mirror before which she posed, while her maid added a few final touches to an eminently successful frock.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading From the composed expression of his face she guessed that he had not yet renewed his acquaintance with Mr. Askew, and therefore must be ignorant that the free-spoken sailor had let the cat out of the bag.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Leah had a second-hand view of him in a full-length mirror before which she posed, while her maid added a few final touches to an eminently successful frock.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Keeping up the necessary Darby-and-Joan comedy, Kaimes strolled into his wife's dressing-room half an hour before dinner to inquire if she was ready.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the composed expression of his face she guessed that he had not yet renewed his acquaintance with Mr. Askew, and therefore must be ignorant that the free-spoken sailor had let the cat out of the bag.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Lady Jim possessed the animal now, but she did not intend to reveal her capture until Jim explained how he had sped with the Duke.
AskewadjectiveUS /əsˈkjuː/
turned or twisted toward one side
From this reading From the composed expression of his face she guessed that he had not yet renewed his acquaintance with Mr. Askew, and therefore must be ignorant that the free-spoken sailor had let the cat out of the bag.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading A slight nod towards the glass showed her husband that she was aware of his presence, and the maid continued to use experienced fingers.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading From the composed expression of his face she guessed that he had not yet renewed his acquaintance with Mr. Askew, and therefore must be ignorant that the free-spoken sailor had let the cat out of the bag.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From the composed expression of his face she guessed that he had not yet renewed his acquaintance with Mr. Askew, and therefore must be ignorant that the free-spoken sailor had let the cat out of the bag.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Keeping up the necessary Darby-and-Joan comedy, Kaimes strolled into his wife's dressing-room half an hour before dinner to inquire if she was ready.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lady Jim possessed the animal now, but she did not intend to reveal her capture until Jim explained how he had sped with the Duke.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Lady Jim possessed the animal now, but she did not intend to reveal her capture until Jim explained how he had sped with the Duke.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading From the composed expression of his face she guessed that he had not yet renewed his acquaintance with Mr. Askew, and therefore must be ignorant that the free-spoken sailor had let the cat out of the bag.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading Keeping up the necessary Darby-and-Joan comedy, Kaimes strolled into his wife's dressing-room half an hour before dinner to inquire if she was ready.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading From the composed expression of his face she guessed that he had not yet renewed his acquaintance with Mr. Askew, and therefore must be ignorant that the free-spoken sailor had let the cat out of the bag.
without stop or interruption
From this reading A slight nod towards the glass showed her husband that she was aware of his presence, and the maid continued to use experienced fingers.
Darby-and-Joan
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From this reading Keeping up the necessary Darby-and-Joan comedy, Kaimes strolled into his wife's dressing-room half an hour before dinner to inquire if she was ready.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lady Jim possessed the animal now, but she did not intend to reveal her capture until Jim explained how he had sped with the Duke.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Keeping up the necessary Darby-and-Joan comedy, Kaimes strolled into his wife's dressing-room half an hour before dinner to inquire if she was ready.
dressing-room
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From this reading Keeping up the necessary Darby-and-Joan comedy, Kaimes strolled into his wife's dressing-room half an hour before dinner to inquire if she was ready.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Lady Jim possessed the animal now, but she did not intend to reveal her capture until Jim explained how he had sped with the Duke.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading Leah had a second-hand view of him in a full-length mirror before which she posed, while her maid added a few final touches to an eminently successful frock.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading A slight nod towards the glass showed her husband that she was aware of his presence, and the maid continued to use experienced fingers.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Lady Jim possessed the animal now, but she did not intend to reveal her capture until Jim explained how he had sped with the Duke.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading From the composed expression of his face she guessed that he had not yet renewed his acquaintance with Mr. Askew, and therefore must be ignorant that the free-spoken sailor had let the cat out of the bag.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading From the composed expression of his face she guessed that he had not yet renewed his acquaintance with Mr. Askew, and therefore must be ignorant that the free-spoken sailor had let the cat out of the bag.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Leah had a second-hand view of him in a full-length mirror before which she posed, while her maid added a few final touches to an eminently successful frock.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Leah had a second-hand view of him in a full-length mirror before which she posed, while her maid added a few final touches to an eminently successful frock.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading A slight nod towards the glass showed her husband that she was aware of his presence, and the maid continued to use experienced fingers.
free-spokenadjective
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading From the composed expression of his face she guessed that he had not yet renewed his acquaintance with Mr. Askew, and therefore must be ignorant that the free-spoken sailor had let the cat out of the bag.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading Leah had a second-hand view of him in a full-length mirror before which she posed, while her maid added a few final touches to an eminently successful frock.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the composed expression of his face she guessed that he had not yet renewed his acquaintance with Mr. Askew, and therefore must be ignorant that the free-spoken sailor had let the cat out of the bag.
full-lengthadjective
representing or accommodating the entire length
From this reading Leah had a second-hand view of him in a full-length mirror before which she posed, while her maid added a few final touches to an eminently successful frock.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading A slight nod towards the glass showed her husband that she was aware of his presence, and the maid continued to use experienced fingers.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading From the composed expression of his face she guessed that he had not yet renewed his acquaintance with Mr. Askew, and therefore must be ignorant that the free-spoken sailor had let the cat out of the bag.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Leah had a second-hand view of him in a full-length mirror before which she posed, while her maid added a few final touches to an eminently successful frock.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Keeping up the necessary Darby-and-Joan comedy, Kaimes strolled into his wife's dressing-room half an hour before dinner to inquire if she was ready.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the composed expression of his face she guessed that he had not yet renewed his acquaintance with Mr. Askew, and therefore must be ignorant that the free-spoken sailor had let the cat out of the bag.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Leah had a second-hand view of him in a full-length mirror before which she posed, while her maid added a few final touches to an eminently successful frock.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Leah had a second-hand view of him in a full-length mirror before which she posed, while her maid added a few final touches to an eminently successful frock.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Keeping up the necessary Darby-and-Joan comedy, Kaimes strolled into his wife's dressing-room half an hour before dinner to inquire if she was ready.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Keeping up the necessary Darby-and-Joan comedy, Kaimes strolled into his wife's dressing-room half an hour before dinner to inquire if she was ready.
how
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From this reading Lady Jim possessed the animal now, but she did not intend to reveal her capture until Jim explained how he had sped with the Duke.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading A slight nod towards the glass showed her husband that she was aware of his presence, and the maid continued to use experienced fingers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Keeping up the necessary Darby-and-Joan comedy, Kaimes strolled into his wife's dressing-room half an hour before dinner to inquire if she was ready.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading From the composed expression of his face she guessed that he had not yet renewed his acquaintance with Mr. Askew, and therefore must be ignorant that the free-spoken sailor had let the cat out of the bag.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Leah had a second-hand view of him in a full-length mirror before which she posed, while her maid added a few final touches to an eminently successful frock.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Keeping up the necessary Darby-and-Joan comedy, Kaimes strolled into his wife's dressing-room half an hour before dinner to inquire if she was ready.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Lady Jim possessed the animal now, but she did not intend to reveal her capture until Jim explained how he had sped with the Duke.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Keeping up the necessary Darby-and-Joan comedy, Kaimes strolled into his wife's dressing-room half an hour before dinner to inquire if she was ready.
Jim
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From this reading Lady Jim possessed the animal now, but she did not intend to reveal her capture until Jim explained how he had sped with the Duke.
Kaimes
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From this reading Keeping up the necessary Darby-and-Joan comedy, Kaimes strolled into his wife's dressing-room half an hour before dinner to inquire if she was ready.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Keeping up the necessary Darby-and-Joan comedy, Kaimes strolled into his wife's dressing-room half an hour before dinner to inquire if she was ready.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Jim possessed the animal now, but she did not intend to reveal her capture until Jim explained how he had sped with the Duke.
Leah
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From this reading Leah had a second-hand view of him in a full-length mirror before which she posed, while her maid added a few final touches to an eminently successful frock.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading From the composed expression of his face she guessed that he had not yet renewed his acquaintance with Mr. Askew, and therefore must be ignorant that the free-spoken sailor had let the cat out of the bag.
a female domestic
From this reading Leah had a second-hand view of him in a full-length mirror before which she posed, while her maid added a few final touches to an eminently successful frock.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Leah had a second-hand view of him in a full-length mirror before which she posed, while her maid added a few final touches to an eminently successful frock.
a form of address for a man
From this reading From the composed expression of his face she guessed that he had not yet renewed his acquaintance with Mr. Askew, and therefore must be ignorant that the free-spoken sailor had let the cat out of the bag.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading From the composed expression of his face she guessed that he had not yet renewed his acquaintance with Mr. Askew, and therefore must be ignorant that the free-spoken sailor had let the cat out of the bag.
absolutely essential
From this reading Keeping up the necessary Darby-and-Joan comedy, Kaimes strolled into his wife's dressing-room half an hour before dinner to inquire if she was ready.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading A slight nod towards the glass showed her husband that she was aware of his presence, and the maid continued to use experienced fingers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From the composed expression of his face she guessed that he had not yet renewed his acquaintance with Mr. Askew, and therefore must be ignorant that the free-spoken sailor had let the cat out of the bag.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Lady Jim possessed the animal now, but she did not intend to reveal her capture until Jim explained how he had sped with the Duke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leah had a second-hand view of him in a full-length mirror before which she posed, while her maid added a few final touches to an eminently successful frock.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From the composed expression of his face she guessed that he had not yet renewed his acquaintance with Mr. Askew, and therefore must be ignorant that the free-spoken sailor had let the cat out of the bag.
posedadjectiveUS /poʊzd/
arranged for pictorial purposes
From this reading Leah had a second-hand view of him in a full-length mirror before which she posed, while her maid added a few final touches to an eminently successful frock.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Lady Jim possessed the animal now, but she did not intend to reveal her capture until Jim explained how he had sped with the Duke.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading A slight nod towards the glass showed her husband that she was aware of his presence, and the maid continued to use experienced fingers.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Keeping up the necessary Darby-and-Joan comedy, Kaimes strolled into his wife's dressing-room half an hour before dinner to inquire if she was ready.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading From the composed expression of his face she guessed that he had not yet renewed his acquaintance with Mr. Askew, and therefore must be ignorant that the free-spoken sailor had let the cat out of the bag.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading Lady Jim possessed the animal now, but she did not intend to reveal her capture until Jim explained how he had sped with the Duke.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading From the composed expression of his face she guessed that he had not yet renewed his acquaintance with Mr. Askew, and therefore must be ignorant that the free-spoken sailor had let the cat out of the bag.
second-hand
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From this reading Leah had a second-hand view of him in a full-length mirror before which she posed, while her maid added a few final touches to an eminently successful frock.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Keeping up the necessary Darby-and-Joan comedy, Kaimes strolled into his wife's dressing-room half an hour before dinner to inquire if she was ready.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A slight nod towards the glass showed her husband that she was aware of his presence, and the maid continued to use experienced fingers.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading A slight nod towards the glass showed her husband that she was aware of his presence, and the maid continued to use experienced fingers.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading Lady Jim possessed the animal now, but she did not intend to reveal her capture until Jim explained how he had sped with the Duke.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Keeping up the necessary Darby-and-Joan comedy, Kaimes strolled into his wife's dressing-room half an hour before dinner to inquire if she was ready.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Leah had a second-hand view of him in a full-length mirror before which she posed, while her maid added a few final touches to an eminently successful frock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the composed expression of his face she guessed that he had not yet renewed his acquaintance with Mr. Askew, and therefore must be ignorant that the free-spoken sailor had let the cat out of the bag.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Keeping up the necessary Darby-and-Joan comedy, Kaimes strolled into his wife's dressing-room half an hour before dinner to inquire if she was ready.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading From the composed expression of his face she guessed that he had not yet renewed his acquaintance with Mr. Askew, and therefore must be ignorant that the free-spoken sailor had let the cat out of the bag.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Keeping up the necessary Darby-and-Joan comedy, Kaimes strolled into his wife's dressing-room half an hour before dinner to inquire if she was ready.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading Leah had a second-hand view of him in a full-length mirror before which she posed, while her maid added a few final touches to an eminently successful frock.
in the direction of
From this reading A slight nod towards the glass showed her husband that she was aware of his presence, and the maid continued to use experienced fingers.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Lady Jim possessed the animal now, but she did not intend to reveal her capture until Jim explained how he had sped with the Duke.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Keeping up the necessary Darby-and-Joan comedy, Kaimes strolled into his wife's dressing-room half an hour before dinner to inquire if she was ready.
the act of using
From this reading A slight nod towards the glass showed her husband that she was aware of his presence, and the maid continued to use experienced fingers.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Leah had a second-hand view of him in a full-length mirror before which she posed, while her maid added a few final touches to an eminently successful frock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Keeping up the necessary Darby-and-Joan comedy, Kaimes strolled into his wife's dressing-room half an hour before dinner to inquire if she was ready.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Leah had a second-hand view of him in a full-length mirror before which she posed, while her maid added a few final touches to an eminently successful frock.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Leah had a second-hand view of him in a full-length mirror before which she posed, while her maid added a few final touches to an eminently successful frock.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Keeping up the necessary Darby-and-Joan comedy, Kaimes strolled into his wife's dressing-room half an hour before dinner to inquire if she was ready.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From the composed expression of his face she guessed that he had not yet renewed his acquaintance with Mr. Askew, and therefore must be ignorant that the free-spoken sailor had let the cat out of the bag.
but in spite of that
From this reading From the composed expression of his face she guessed that he had not yet renewed his acquaintance with Mr. Askew, and therefore must be ignorant that the free-spoken sailor had let the cat out of the bag.
