used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I feel quite well, and you must not bother about me at all.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “I feel quite well, and you must not bother about me at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Val stood just inside the door of the hotel parlor and glanced swiftly around at the place of unpleasant memory.
Arline
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From this reading It was Val in her most unapproachable mood, and Arline subsided before it.
Arline's
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From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Val stood just inside the door of the hotel parlor and glanced swiftly around at the place of unpleasant memory.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Val stood just inside the door of the hotel parlor and glanced swiftly around at the place of unpleasant memory.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If Mr. Burnett will be good enough to send Manley to me--I must see him first of all.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading “I feel quite well, and you must not bother about me at all.
BurnettnounUS /bərˈnet/
United States writer (born in England) remembered for her novels for children (1849-1924)
From this reading If Mr. Burnett will be good enough to send Manley to me--I must see him first of all.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Val stood just inside the door of the hotel parlor and glanced swiftly around at the place of unpleasant memory.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading If Mr. Burnett will be good enough to send Manley to me--I must see him first of all.”
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “I feel quite well, and you must not bother about me at all.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading If Mr. Burnett will be good enough to send Manley to me--I must see him first of all.”
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Val stood just inside the door of the hotel parlor and glanced swiftly around at the place of unpleasant memory.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If Mr. Burnett will be good enough to send Manley to me--I must see him first of all.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was Val in her most unapproachable mood, and Arline subsided before it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If Mr. Burnett will be good enough to send Manley to me--I must see him first of all.”
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Val stood just inside the door of the hotel parlor and glanced swiftly around at the place of unpleasant memory.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Mr. Burnett will be good enough to send Manley to me--I must see him first of all.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was Val in her most unapproachable mood, and Arline subsided before it.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Val stood just inside the door of the hotel parlor and glanced swiftly around at the place of unpleasant memory.
insistencenounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəns/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Val in her most unapproachable mood, and Arline subsided before it.
and nothing more
From this reading Val stood just inside the door of the hotel parlor and glanced swiftly around at the place of unpleasant memory.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
Manley
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From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I feel quite well, and you must not bother about me at all.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Val stood just inside the door of the hotel parlor and glanced swiftly around at the place of unpleasant memory.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading It was Val in her most unapproachable mood, and Arline subsided before it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was Val in her most unapproachable mood, and Arline subsided before it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading If Mr. Burnett will be good enough to send Manley to me--I must see him first of all.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Val stood just inside the door of the hotel parlor and glanced swiftly around at the place of unpleasant memory.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Val stood just inside the door of the hotel parlor and glanced swiftly around at the place of unpleasant memory.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Val stood just inside the door of the hotel parlor and glanced swiftly around at the place of unpleasant memory.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “I feel quite well, and you must not bother about me at all.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading If Mr. Burnett will be good enough to send Manley to me--I must see him first of all.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Val stood just inside the door of the hotel parlor and glanced swiftly around at the place of unpleasant memory.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading It was Val in her most unapproachable mood, and Arline subsided before it.
in a swift manner
From this reading Val stood just inside the door of the hotel parlor and glanced swiftly around at the place of unpleasant memory.
express in words
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Val stood just inside the door of the hotel parlor and glanced swiftly around at the place of unpleasant memory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
unapproachableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈproʊtʃəbəl/
discouraging intimacies; reserved
From this reading It was Val in her most unapproachable mood, and Arline subsided before it.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Val stood just inside the door of the hotel parlor and glanced swiftly around at the place of unpleasant memory.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
Val
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Val stood just inside the door of the hotel parlor and glanced swiftly around at the place of unpleasant memory.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Val in her most unapproachable mood, and Arline subsided before it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “I feel quite well, and you must not bother about me at all.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If Mr. Burnett will be good enough to send Manley to me--I must see him first of all.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “No, I must see Manley before I can tell you whether we shall want to stay or not,” she replied to Arline's insistence that she “go right up to a room” and lie down.
