used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE OLD LOVE Sir Shawn was still out when they got back, after a brisk walk.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Eileen grumbled discontentedly over everything being cold and suggested a carelessness in Stella about other people's convenience.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Lady O'Gara wondered at the girl, who had sometimes been embarrassingly effusive in the display of her affection.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE OLD LOVE Sir Shawn was still out when they got back, after a brisk walk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eileen grumbled discontentedly over everything being cold and suggested a carelessness in Stella about other people's convenience.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The laggard young people made no appearance for tea, though they waited a while.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lady O'Gara wondered at the girl, who had sometimes been embarrassingly effusive in the display of her affection.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE OLD LOVE Sir Shawn was still out when they got back, after a brisk walk.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The tea-cakes had been kept warm over a spirit-lamp, but she was in a captious mood.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Eileen grumbled discontentedly over everything being cold and suggested a carelessness in Stella about other people's convenience.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading THE OLD LOVE Sir Shawn was still out when they got back, after a brisk walk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The tea-cakes had been kept warm over a spirit-lamp, but she was in a captious mood.
captiousadjective
tending to find and call attention to faults
From this reading The tea-cakes had been kept warm over a spirit-lamp, but she was in a captious mood.
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading Eileen grumbled discontentedly over everything being cold and suggested a carelessness in Stella about other people's convenience.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Eileen grumbled discontentedly over everything being cold and suggested a carelessness in Stella about other people's convenience.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading Eileen grumbled discontentedly over everything being cold and suggested a carelessness in Stella about other people's convenience.
discontentedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪdli/
with discontent; in a discontented manner
From this reading Eileen grumbled discontentedly over everything being cold and suggested a carelessness in Stella about other people's convenience.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading Lady O'Gara wondered at the girl, who had sometimes been embarrassingly effusive in the display of her affection.
effusiveadjectiveUS /ˈefjuːsɪv/
uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
From this reading Lady O'Gara wondered at the girl, who had sometimes been embarrassingly effusive in the display of her affection.
Eileen
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From this reading Eileen grumbled discontentedly over everything being cold and suggested a carelessness in Stella about other people's convenience.
embarrassinglyadverbUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋli/
causing embarrassment
From this reading Lady O'Gara wondered at the girl, who had sometimes been embarrassingly effusive in the display of her affection.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Eileen grumbled discontentedly over everything being cold and suggested a carelessness in Stella about other people's convenience.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The laggard young people made no appearance for tea, though they waited a while.
a young female
From this reading Lady O'Gara wondered at the girl, who had sometimes been embarrassingly effusive in the display of her affection.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE OLD LOVE Sir Shawn was still out when they got back, after a brisk walk.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading Eileen grumbled discontentedly over everything being cold and suggested a carelessness in Stella about other people's convenience.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The tea-cakes had been kept warm over a spirit-lamp, but she was in a captious mood.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady O'Gara wondered at the girl, who had sometimes been embarrassingly effusive in the display of her affection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eileen grumbled discontentedly over everything being cold and suggested a carelessness in Stella about other people's convenience.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The tea-cakes had been kept warm over a spirit-lamp, but she was in a captious mood.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady O'Gara wondered at the girl, who had sometimes been embarrassingly effusive in the display of her affection.
laggardnounUS /ˈlæɡərd/
someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
From this reading The laggard young people made no appearance for tea, though they waited a while.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading THE OLD LOVE Sir Shawn was still out when they got back, after a brisk walk.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The laggard young people made no appearance for tea, though they waited a while.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading The tea-cakes had been kept warm over a spirit-lamp, but she was in a captious mood.
not any; not one
From this reading The laggard young people made no appearance for tea, though they waited a while.
O'Gara
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From this reading Lady O'Gara wondered at the girl, who had sometimes been embarrassingly effusive in the display of her affection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady O'Gara wondered at the girl, who had sometimes been embarrassingly effusive in the display of her affection.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD LOVE Sir Shawn was still out when they got back, after a brisk walk.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Eileen grumbled discontentedly over everything being cold and suggested a carelessness in Stella about other people's convenience.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE OLD LOVE Sir Shawn was still out when they got back, after a brisk walk.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Eileen grumbled discontentedly over everything being cold and suggested a carelessness in Stella about other people's convenience.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The laggard young people made no appearance for tea, though they waited a while.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Eileen grumbled discontentedly over everything being cold and suggested a carelessness in Stella about other people's convenience.
ShawnnounUS /ʃɔːn/
United States dancer and choreographer who collaborated with Ruth Saint Denis (1891-1972)
From this reading THE OLD LOVE Sir Shawn was still out when they got back, after a brisk walk.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The tea-cakes had been kept warm over a spirit-lamp, but she was in a captious mood.
term of address for a man
From this reading THE OLD LOVE Sir Shawn was still out when they got back, after a brisk walk.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Lady O'Gara wondered at the girl, who had sometimes been embarrassingly effusive in the display of her affection.
spirit-lamp
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The tea-cakes had been kept warm over a spirit-lamp, but she was in a captious mood.
StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading Eileen grumbled discontentedly over everything being cold and suggested a carelessness in Stella about other people's convenience.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE OLD LOVE Sir Shawn was still out when they got back, after a brisk walk.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Eileen grumbled discontentedly over everything being cold and suggested a carelessness in Stella about other people's convenience.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The laggard young people made no appearance for tea, though they waited a while.
tea-cakes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The tea-cakes had been kept warm over a spirit-lamp, but she was in a captious mood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD LOVE Sir Shawn was still out when they got back, after a brisk walk.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE OLD LOVE Sir Shawn was still out when they got back, after a brisk walk.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The laggard young people made no appearance for tea, though they waited a while.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The laggard young people made no appearance for tea, though they waited a while.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading THE OLD LOVE Sir Shawn was still out when they got back, after a brisk walk.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The tea-cakes had been kept warm over a spirit-lamp, but she was in a captious mood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE OLD LOVE Sir Shawn was still out when they got back, after a brisk walk.
at the time that
From this reading THE OLD LOVE Sir Shawn was still out when they got back, after a brisk walk.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The laggard young people made no appearance for tea, though they waited a while.
which person or people
From this reading Lady O'Gara wondered at the girl, who had sometimes been embarrassingly effusive in the display of her affection.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Lady O'Gara wondered at the girl, who had sometimes been embarrassingly effusive in the display of her affection.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The laggard young people made no appearance for tea, though they waited a while.
