used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Let me introduce myself,” said the young lady, with a pretty smile.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I am Lady Coningham, wife of Sir Hubert Coningham, of the Weald, Hurstley, a village about three miles out.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am Lady Coningham, wife of Sir Hubert Coningham, of the Weald, Hurstley, a village about three miles out.”
apologizeverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/
acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading “I must apologize for this intrusion,” began the stranger, as she closed the door; “but my errand, I trust, will excuse me.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I must apologize for this intrusion,” began the stranger, as she closed the door; “but my errand, I trust, will excuse me.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What may I do for you?” asked Mrs. Graham, rising.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I must apologize for this intrusion,” began the stranger, as she closed the door; “but my errand, I trust, will excuse me.”
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Mrs. Graham bowed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I must apologize for this intrusion,” began the stranger, as she closed the door; “but my errand, I trust, will excuse me.”
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading “I must apologize for this intrusion,” began the stranger, as she closed the door; “but my errand, I trust, will excuse me.”
Coningham
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From this reading “I am Lady Coningham, wife of Sir Hubert Coningham, of the Weald, Hurstley, a village about three miles out.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What may I do for you?” asked Mrs. Graham, rising.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “I must apologize for this intrusion,” began the stranger, as she closed the door; “but my errand, I trust, will excuse me.”
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading “I must apologize for this intrusion,” began the stranger, as she closed the door; “but my errand, I trust, will excuse me.”
accept an excuse for
From this reading “I must apologize for this intrusion,” began the stranger, as she closed the door; “but my errand, I trust, will excuse me.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I must apologize for this intrusion,” began the stranger, as she closed the door; “but my errand, I trust, will excuse me.”
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading “What may I do for you?” asked Mrs. Graham, rising.
Hubert
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From this reading “I am Lady Coningham, wife of Sir Hubert Coningham, of the Weald, Hurstley, a village about three miles out.”
Hurstley
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From this reading “I am Lady Coningham, wife of Sir Hubert Coningham, of the Weald, Hurstley, a village about three miles out.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I must apologize for this intrusion,” began the stranger, as she closed the door; “but my errand, I trust, will excuse me.”
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading “Let me introduce myself,” said the young lady, with a pretty smile.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading “I must apologize for this intrusion,” began the stranger, as she closed the door; “but my errand, I trust, will excuse me.”
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Let me introduce myself,” said the young lady, with a pretty smile.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let me introduce myself,” said the young lady, with a pretty smile.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “What may I do for you?” asked Mrs. Graham, rising.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I must apologize for this intrusion,” began the stranger, as she closed the door; “but my errand, I trust, will excuse me.”
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading “I am Lady Coningham, wife of Sir Hubert Coningham, of the Weald, Hurstley, a village about three miles out.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “What may I do for you?” asked Mrs. Graham, rising.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I must apologize for this intrusion,” began the stranger, as she closed the door; “but my errand, I trust, will excuse me.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I must apologize for this intrusion,” began the stranger, as she closed the door; “but my errand, I trust, will excuse me.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “Let me introduce myself,” said the young lady, with a pretty smile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I am Lady Coningham, wife of Sir Hubert Coningham, of the Weald, Hurstley, a village about three miles out.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I am Lady Coningham, wife of Sir Hubert Coningham, of the Weald, Hurstley, a village about three miles out.”
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “Let me introduce myself,” said the young lady, with a pretty smile.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading “What may I do for you?” asked Mrs. Graham, rising.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Let me introduce myself,” said the young lady, with a pretty smile.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I must apologize for this intrusion,” began the stranger, as she closed the door; “but my errand, I trust, will excuse me.”
term of address for a man
From this reading “I am Lady Coningham, wife of Sir Hubert Coningham, of the Weald, Hurstley, a village about three miles out.”
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “Let me introduce myself,” said the young lady, with a pretty smile.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading “I must apologize for this intrusion,” began the stranger, as she closed the door; “but my errand, I trust, will excuse me.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I must apologize for this intrusion,” began the stranger, as she closed the door; “but my errand, I trust, will excuse me.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I must apologize for this intrusion,” began the stranger, as she closed the door; “but my errand, I trust, will excuse me.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “I am Lady Coningham, wife of Sir Hubert Coningham, of the Weald, Hurstley, a village about three miles out.”
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading “I must apologize for this intrusion,” began the stranger, as she closed the door; “but my errand, I trust, will excuse me.”
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading “I am Lady Coningham, wife of Sir Hubert Coningham, of the Weald, Hurstley, a village about three miles out.”
Wealdnoun
an area of open or forested country
From this reading “I am Lady Coningham, wife of Sir Hubert Coningham, of the Weald, Hurstley, a village about three miles out.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What may I do for you?” asked Mrs. Graham, rising.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “I am Lady Coningham, wife of Sir Hubert Coningham, of the Weald, Hurstley, a village about three miles out.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I must apologize for this intrusion,” began the stranger, as she closed the door; “but my errand, I trust, will excuse me.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Let me introduce myself,” said the young lady, with a pretty smile.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What may I do for you?” asked Mrs. Graham, rising.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Let me introduce myself,” said the young lady, with a pretty smile.
