used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Very likely, my dear, but he’s extremely like an owl, nevertheless,” replied Mrs. Arundel, cutting bread and butter with the quickness and regularity of a steam-engine as she spoke.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading “Has the post come in yet, Rose?” inquired Mrs. Arundel, as she made her appearance in the breakfast-room the following morning.
Arundel
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From this reading “Has the post come in yet, Rose?” inquired Mrs. Arundel, as she made her appearance in the breakfast-room the following morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Has the post come in yet, Rose?” inquired Mrs. Arundel, as she made her appearance in the breakfast-room the following morning.
for the reason that
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading “Very likely, my dear, but he’s extremely like an owl, nevertheless,” replied Mrs. Arundel, cutting bread and butter with the quickness and regularity of a steam-engine as she spoke.
breakfast-room
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From this reading “Has the post come in yet, Rose?” inquired Mrs. Arundel, as she made her appearance in the breakfast-room the following morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Very likely, my dear, but he’s extremely like an owl, nevertheless,” replied Mrs. Arundel, cutting bread and butter with the quickness and regularity of a steam-engine as she spoke.
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading “Very likely, my dear, but he’s extremely like an owl, nevertheless,” replied Mrs. Arundel, cutting bread and butter with the quickness and regularity of a steam-engine as she spoke.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
pleasing or delighting
From this reading “Oh, mamma! he’s a charming old man, with his venerable white hair.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Has the post come in yet, Rose?” inquired Mrs. Arundel, as she made her appearance in the breakfast-room the following morning.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading “Very likely, my dear, but he’s extremely like an owl, nevertheless,” replied Mrs. Arundel, cutting bread and butter with the quickness and regularity of a steam-engine as she spoke.
dearly loved
From this reading “Very likely, my dear, but he’s extremely like an owl, nevertheless,” replied Mrs. Arundel, cutting bread and butter with the quickness and regularity of a steam-engine as she spoke.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading “Very likely, my dear, but he’s extremely like an owl, nevertheless,” replied Mrs. Arundel, cutting bread and butter with the quickness and regularity of a steam-engine as she spoke.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading “Has the post come in yet, Rose?” inquired Mrs. Arundel, as she made her appearance in the breakfast-room the following morning.
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 “Oh, mamma! he’s a charming old man, with his venerable white hair.”
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Has the post come in yet, Rose?” inquired Mrs. Arundel, as she made her appearance in the breakfast-room the following morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
he's
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From this reading “Oh, mamma! he’s a charming old man, with his venerable white hair.”
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Has the post come in yet, Rose?” inquired Mrs. Arundel, as she made her appearance in the breakfast-room the following morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “No, mamma; it is late to-day, I think.”
imbecilenounUS /ˈɪmbəsəl/
a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Has the post come in yet, Rose?” inquired Mrs. Arundel, as she made her appearance in the breakfast-room the following morning.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Has the post come in yet, Rose?” inquired Mrs. Arundel, as she made her appearance in the breakfast-room the following morning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “No, mamma; it is late to-day, I think.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “No, mamma; it is late to-day, I think.”
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “No, mamma; it is late to-day, I think.”
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading “Very likely, my dear, but he’s extremely like an owl, nevertheless,” replied Mrs. Arundel, cutting bread and butter with the quickness and regularity of a steam-engine as she spoke.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Has the post come in yet, Rose?” inquired Mrs. Arundel, as she made her appearance in the breakfast-room the following morning.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading “No, mamma; it is late to-day, I think.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Oh, mamma! he’s a charming old man, with his venerable white hair.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Has the post come in yet, Rose?” inquired Mrs. Arundel, as she made her appearance in the breakfast-room the following morning.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Has the post come in yet, Rose?” inquired Mrs. Arundel, as she made her appearance in the breakfast-room the following morning.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Very likely, my dear, but he’s extremely like an owl, nevertheless,” replied Mrs. Arundel, cutting bread and butter with the quickness and regularity of a steam-engine as she spoke.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading “Very likely, my dear, but he’s extremely like an owl, nevertheless,” replied Mrs. Arundel, cutting bread and butter with the quickness and regularity of a steam-engine as she spoke.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, mamma; it is late to-day, I think.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Very likely, my dear, but he’s extremely like an owl, nevertheless,” replied Mrs. Arundel, cutting bread and butter with the quickness and regularity of a steam-engine as she spoke.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, mamma! he’s a charming old man, with his venerable white hair.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
on one occasion
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
owlnounUS /aʊl/
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading “Has the post come in yet, Rose?” inquired Mrs. Arundel, as she made her appearance in the breakfast-room the following morning.
postmannounUS /ˈpoʊstmən/
a man who delivers the mail
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
quicknessnounUS /ˈkwɪknəs/
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading “Very likely, my dear, but he’s extremely like an owl, nevertheless,” replied Mrs. Arundel, cutting bread and butter with the quickness and regularity of a steam-engine as she spoke.
regularitynounUS /ˌreɡjəˈlerəti/
a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles
From this reading “Very likely, my dear, but he’s extremely like an owl, nevertheless,” replied Mrs. Arundel, cutting bread and butter with the quickness and regularity of a steam-engine as she spoke.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Very likely, my dear, but he’s extremely like an owl, nevertheless,” replied Mrs. Arundel, cutting bread and butter with the quickness and regularity of a steam-engine as she spoke.
RichardsnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading “Has the post come in yet, Rose?” inquired Mrs. Arundel, as she made her appearance in the breakfast-room the following morning.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Has the post come in yet, Rose?” inquired Mrs. Arundel, as she made her appearance in the breakfast-room the following morning.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading “Very likely, my dear, but he’s extremely like an owl, nevertheless,” replied Mrs. Arundel, cutting bread and butter with the quickness and regularity of a steam-engine as she spoke.
steam-engine
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From this reading “Very likely, my dear, but he’s extremely like an owl, nevertheless,” replied Mrs. Arundel, cutting bread and butter with the quickness and regularity of a steam-engine as she spoke.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Has the post come in yet, Rose?” inquired Mrs. Arundel, as she made her appearance in the breakfast-room the following morning.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “No, mamma; it is late to-day, I think.”
to-day
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From this reading “No, mamma; it is late to-day, I think.”
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading “Oh, mamma! he’s a charming old man, with his venerable white hair.”
precisely as stated
From this reading “Very likely, my dear, but he’s extremely like an owl, nevertheless,” replied Mrs. Arundel, cutting bread and butter with the quickness and regularity of a steam-engine as she spoke.
at the time that
From this reading “It is always late when I particularly expect a letter; that old creature Richards the postman has a spite against me, I am certain, because I once said in his hearing that he looked like an owl--the imbecile!”
a Caucasian
From this reading “Oh, mamma! he’s a charming old man, with his venerable white hair.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Oh, mamma! he’s a charming old man, with his venerable white hair.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “Has the post come in yet, Rose?” inquired Mrs. Arundel, as she made her appearance in the breakfast-room the following morning.
