used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was, however, prepared for anything, and it was with a most thankful heart that she heard the exclamations of delight that were unanimous when she was seen at the door of the drawing-room in company with Mr. Pryor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was, however, prepared for anything, and it was with a most thankful heart that she heard the exclamations of delight that were unanimous when she was seen at the door of the drawing-room in company with Mr. Pryor.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading Notwithstanding the extreme cordiality of her reception by Andrew Pryor, Leonie felt, naturally, some misgivings regarding the welcome she would receive from the feminine portion of the household.
any thing at all
From this reading She was, however, prepared for anything, and it was with a most thankful heart that she heard the exclamations of delight that were unanimous when she was seen at the door of the drawing-room in company with Mr. Pryor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Doffing the ragged cap that covered her head, she smilingly received the welcome of Mrs. Pryor, followed by that of the young ladies, and grasped the hand of Miss Pyne with suspicious warmth as it was extended last.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was, however, prepared for anything, and it was with a most thankful heart that she heard the exclamations of delight that were unanimous when she was seen at the door of the drawing-room in company with Mr. Pryor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Notwithstanding the extreme cordiality of her reception by Andrew Pryor, Leonie felt, naturally, some misgivings regarding the welcome she would receive from the feminine portion of the household.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Doffing the ragged cap that covered her head, she smilingly received the welcome of Mrs. Pryor, followed by that of the young ladies, and grasped the hand of Miss Pyne with suspicious warmth as it was extended last.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading She was, however, prepared for anything, and it was with a most thankful heart that she heard the exclamations of delight that were unanimous when she was seen at the door of the drawing-room in company with Mr. Pryor.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading Notwithstanding the extreme cordiality of her reception by Andrew Pryor, Leonie felt, naturally, some misgivings regarding the welcome she would receive from the feminine portion of the household.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Doffing the ragged cap that covered her head, she smilingly received the welcome of Mrs. Pryor, followed by that of the young ladies, and grasped the hand of Miss Pyne with suspicious warmth as it was extended last.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I don't know what we should do with you for giving us the fright that you have!" cried Mrs. Pryor, warmly.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading She was, however, prepared for anything, and it was with a most thankful heart that she heard the exclamations of delight that were unanimous when she was seen at the door of the drawing-room in company with Mr. Pryor.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I don't know what we should do with you for giving us the fright that you have!" cried Mrs. Pryor, warmly.
DoffingverbUS /ˈdɔːfɪŋ/
-ing form of “doff” — remove
From this reading Doffing the ragged cap that covered her head, she smilingly received the welcome of Mrs. Pryor, followed by that of the young ladies, and grasped the hand of Miss Pyne with suspicious warmth as it was extended last.
don't
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From this reading "I don't know what we should do with you for giving us the fright that you have!" cried Mrs. Pryor, warmly.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She was, however, prepared for anything, and it was with a most thankful heart that she heard the exclamations of delight that were unanimous when she was seen at the door of the drawing-room in company with Mr. Pryor.
drawing-room
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From this reading She was, however, prepared for anything, and it was with a most thankful heart that she heard the exclamations of delight that were unanimous when she was seen at the door of the drawing-room in company with Mr. Pryor.
exclamationsnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading She was, however, prepared for anything, and it was with a most thankful heart that she heard the exclamations of delight that were unanimous when she was seen at the door of the drawing-room in company with Mr. Pryor.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Doffing the ragged cap that covered her head, she smilingly received the welcome of Mrs. Pryor, followed by that of the young ladies, and grasped the hand of Miss Pyne with suspicious warmth as it was extended last.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Notwithstanding the extreme cordiality of her reception by Andrew Pryor, Leonie felt, naturally, some misgivings regarding the welcome she would receive from the feminine portion of the household.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Notwithstanding the extreme cordiality of her reception by Andrew Pryor, Leonie felt, naturally, some misgivings regarding the welcome she would receive from the feminine portion of the household.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading Notwithstanding the extreme cordiality of her reception by Andrew Pryor, Leonie felt, naturally, some misgivings regarding the welcome she would receive from the feminine portion of the household.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Doffing the ragged cap that covered her head, she smilingly received the welcome of Mrs. Pryor, followed by that of the young ladies, and grasped the hand of Miss Pyne with suspicious warmth as it was extended last.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was, however, prepared for anything, and it was with a most thankful heart that she heard the exclamations of delight that were unanimous when she was seen at the door of the drawing-room in company with Mr. Pryor.
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 "I don't know what we should do with you for giving us the fright that you have!" cried Mrs. Pryor, warmly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Notwithstanding the extreme cordiality of her reception by Andrew Pryor, Leonie felt, naturally, some misgivings regarding the welcome she would receive from the feminine portion of the household.
the act of giving
From this reading "I don't know what we should do with you for giving us the fright that you have!" cried Mrs. Pryor, warmly.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading Doffing the ragged cap that covered her head, she smilingly received the welcome of Mrs. Pryor, followed by that of the young ladies, and grasped the hand of Miss Pyne with suspicious warmth as it was extended last.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Doffing the ragged cap that covered her head, she smilingly received the welcome of Mrs. Pryor, followed by that of the young ladies, and grasped the hand of Miss Pyne with suspicious warmth as it was extended last.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I honestly think that Mr. Pryor has not slept a night since you left us so unceremoniously."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I don't know what we should do with you for giving us the fright that you have!" cried Mrs. Pryor, warmly.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Doffing the ragged cap that covered her head, she smilingly received the welcome of Mrs. Pryor, followed by that of the young ladies, and grasped the hand of Miss Pyne with suspicious warmth as it was extended last.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She was, however, prepared for anything, and it was with a most thankful heart that she heard the exclamations of delight that were unanimous when she was seen at the door of the drawing-room in company with Mr. Pryor.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She was, however, prepared for anything, and it was with a most thankful heart that she heard the exclamations of delight that were unanimous when she was seen at the door of the drawing-room in company with Mr. Pryor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding the extreme cordiality of her reception by Andrew Pryor, Leonie felt, naturally, some misgivings regarding the welcome she would receive from the feminine portion of the household.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading "I honestly think that Mr. Pryor has not slept a night since you left us so unceremoniously."
a social unit living together
From this reading Notwithstanding the extreme cordiality of her reception by Andrew Pryor, Leonie felt, naturally, some misgivings regarding the welcome she would receive from the feminine portion of the household.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She was, however, prepared for anything, and it was with a most thankful heart that she heard the exclamations of delight that were unanimous when she was seen at the door of the drawing-room in company with Mr. Pryor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know what we should do with you for giving us the fright that you have!" cried Mrs. Pryor, warmly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was, however, prepared for anything, and it was with a most thankful heart that she heard the exclamations of delight that were unanimous when she was seen at the door of the drawing-room in company with Mr. Pryor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was, however, prepared for anything, and it was with a most thankful heart that she heard the exclamations of delight that were unanimous when she was seen at the door of the drawing-room in company with Mr. Pryor.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know what we should do with you for giving us the fright that you have!" cried Mrs. Pryor, warmly.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Doffing the ragged cap that covered her head, she smilingly received the welcome of Mrs. Pryor, followed by that of the young ladies, and grasped the hand of Miss Pyne with suspicious warmth as it was extended last.
immediately past
From this reading Doffing the ragged cap that covered her head, she smilingly received the welcome of Mrs. Pryor, followed by that of the young ladies, and grasped the hand of Miss Pyne with suspicious warmth as it was extended last.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "I honestly think that Mr. Pryor has not slept a night since you left us so unceremoniously."
Leonie
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From this reading Notwithstanding the extreme cordiality of her reception by Andrew Pryor, Leonie felt, naturally, some misgivings regarding the welcome she would receive from the feminine portion of the household.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Notwithstanding the extreme cordiality of her reception by Andrew Pryor, Leonie felt, naturally, some misgivings regarding the welcome she would receive from the feminine portion of the household.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Doffing the ragged cap that covered her head, she smilingly received the welcome of Mrs. Pryor, followed by that of the young ladies, and grasped the hand of Miss Pyne with suspicious warmth as it was extended last.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She was, however, prepared for anything, and it was with a most thankful heart that she heard the exclamations of delight that were unanimous when she was seen at the door of the drawing-room in company with Mr. Pryor.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She was, however, prepared for anything, and it was with a most thankful heart that she heard the exclamations of delight that were unanimous when she was seen at the door of the drawing-room in company with Mr. Pryor.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Doffing the ragged cap that covered her head, she smilingly received the welcome of Mrs. Pryor, followed by that of the young ladies, and grasped the hand of Miss Pyne with suspicious warmth as it was extended last.
as might be expected
From this reading Notwithstanding the extreme cordiality of her reception by Andrew Pryor, Leonie felt, naturally, some misgivings regarding the welcome she would receive from the feminine portion of the household.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I honestly think that Mr. Pryor has not slept a night since you left us so unceremoniously."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I honestly think that Mr. Pryor has not slept a night since you left us so unceremoniously."
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the extreme cordiality of her reception by Andrew Pryor, Leonie felt, naturally, some misgivings regarding the welcome she would receive from the feminine portion of the household.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Notwithstanding the extreme cordiality of her reception by Andrew Pryor, Leonie felt, naturally, some misgivings regarding the welcome she would receive from the feminine portion of the household.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Notwithstanding the extreme cordiality of her reception by Andrew Pryor, Leonie felt, naturally, some misgivings regarding the welcome she would receive from the feminine portion of the household.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading She was, however, prepared for anything, and it was with a most thankful heart that she heard the exclamations of delight that were unanimous when she was seen at the door of the drawing-room in company with Mr. Pryor.
Pryor
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From this reading Notwithstanding the extreme cordiality of her reception by Andrew Pryor, Leonie felt, naturally, some misgivings regarding the welcome she would receive from the feminine portion of the household.
Pyne
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From this reading Doffing the ragged cap that covered her head, she smilingly received the welcome of Mrs. Pryor, followed by that of the young ladies, and grasped the hand of Miss Pyne with suspicious warmth as it was extended last.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading Doffing the ragged cap that covered her head, she smilingly received the welcome of Mrs. Pryor, followed by that of the young ladies, and grasped the hand of Miss Pyne with suspicious warmth as it was extended last.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Notwithstanding the extreme cordiality of her reception by Andrew Pryor, Leonie felt, naturally, some misgivings regarding the welcome she would receive from the feminine portion of the household.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Doffing the ragged cap that covered her head, she smilingly received the welcome of Mrs. Pryor, followed by that of the young ladies, and grasped the hand of Miss Pyne with suspicious warmth as it was extended last.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Notwithstanding the extreme cordiality of her reception by Andrew Pryor, Leonie felt, naturally, some misgivings regarding the welcome she would receive from the feminine portion of the household.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Notwithstanding the extreme cordiality of her reception by Andrew Pryor, Leonie felt, naturally, some misgivings regarding the welcome she would receive from the feminine portion of the household.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She was, however, prepared for anything, and it was with a most thankful heart that she heard the exclamations of delight that were unanimous when she was seen at the door of the drawing-room in company with Mr. Pryor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Notwithstanding the extreme cordiality of her reception by Andrew Pryor, Leonie felt, naturally, some misgivings regarding the welcome she would receive from the feminine portion of the household.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I don't know what we should do with you for giving us the fright that you have!" cried Mrs. Pryor, warmly.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "I honestly think that Mr. Pryor has not slept a night since you left us so unceremoniously."
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading "I honestly think that Mr. Pryor has not slept a night since you left us so unceremoniously."
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading Doffing the ragged cap that covered her head, she smilingly received the welcome of Mrs. Pryor, followed by that of the young ladies, and grasped the hand of Miss Pyne with suspicious warmth as it was extended last.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I honestly think that Mr. Pryor has not slept a night since you left us so unceremoniously."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Notwithstanding the extreme cordiality of her reception by Andrew Pryor, Leonie felt, naturally, some misgivings regarding the welcome she would receive from the feminine portion of the household.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Doffing the ragged cap that covered her head, she smilingly received the welcome of Mrs. Pryor, followed by that of the young ladies, and grasped the hand of Miss Pyne with suspicious warmth as it was extended last.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading She was, however, prepared for anything, and it was with a most thankful heart that she heard the exclamations of delight that were unanimous when she was seen at the door of the drawing-room in company with Mr. Pryor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was, however, prepared for anything, and it was with a most thankful heart that she heard the exclamations of delight that were unanimous when she was seen at the door of the drawing-room in company with Mr. Pryor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Notwithstanding the extreme cordiality of her reception by Andrew Pryor, Leonie felt, naturally, some misgivings regarding the welcome she would receive from the feminine portion of the household.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I honestly think that Mr. Pryor has not slept a night since you left us so unceremoniously."
unanimousadjectiveUS /juːˈnænəməs/
in complete agreement
From this reading She was, however, prepared for anything, and it was with a most thankful heart that she heard the exclamations of delight that were unanimous when she was seen at the door of the drawing-room in company with Mr. Pryor.
unceremoniouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnserəˈmoʊniəsli/
in an unceremonious manner
From this reading "I honestly think that Mr. Pryor has not slept a night since you left us so unceremoniously."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I don't know what we should do with you for giving us the fright that you have!" cried Mrs. Pryor, warmly.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading "I don't know what we should do with you for giving us the fright that you have!" cried Mrs. Pryor, warmly.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading Doffing the ragged cap that covered her head, she smilingly received the welcome of Mrs. Pryor, followed by that of the young ladies, and grasped the hand of Miss Pyne with suspicious warmth as it was extended last.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was, however, prepared for anything, and it was with a most thankful heart that she heard the exclamations of delight that were unanimous when she was seen at the door of the drawing-room in company with Mr. Pryor.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I don't know what we should do with you for giving us the fright that you have!" cried Mrs. Pryor, warmly.
accept gladly
From this reading Notwithstanding the extreme cordiality of her reception by Andrew Pryor, Leonie felt, naturally, some misgivings regarding the welcome she would receive from the feminine portion of the household.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was, however, prepared for anything, and it was with a most thankful heart that she heard the exclamations of delight that were unanimous when she was seen at the door of the drawing-room in company with Mr. Pryor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I don't know what we should do with you for giving us the fright that you have!" cried Mrs. Pryor, warmly.
at the time that
From this reading She was, however, prepared for anything, and it was with a most thankful heart that she heard the exclamations of delight that were unanimous when she was seen at the door of the drawing-room in company with Mr. Pryor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was, however, prepared for anything, and it was with a most thankful heart that she heard the exclamations of delight that were unanimous when she was seen at the door of the drawing-room in company with Mr. Pryor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Notwithstanding the extreme cordiality of her reception by Andrew Pryor, Leonie felt, naturally, some misgivings regarding the welcome she would receive from the feminine portion of the household.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't know what we should do with you for giving us the fright that you have!" cried Mrs. Pryor, warmly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Doffing the ragged cap that covered her head, she smilingly received the welcome of Mrs. Pryor, followed by that of the young ladies, and grasped the hand of Miss Pyne with suspicious warmth as it was extended last.
