used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I made an effort to recover the usual dignity of my demeanour, conscious that I was, to a certain extent, in a false position, yet resolved to make the best of it.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading The pretty maid smoothed her hair and adjusted her collar, somewhat creased by her exertions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I made an effort to recover the usual dignity of my demeanour, conscious that I was, to a certain extent, in a false position, yet resolved to make the best of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISS MERLIN AT length, by our joint efforts, the basket was extricated and placed upon its—what shall I say?—on its right end, in the landing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Thank you,” said I, somewhat bashfully, as well as breathlessly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MISS MERLIN AT length, by our joint efforts, the basket was extricated and placed upon its—what shall I say?—on its right end, in the landing.
bashfullyadverb
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading “Thank you,” said I, somewhat bashfully, as well as breathlessly.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading MISS MERLIN AT length, by our joint efforts, the basket was extricated and placed upon its—what shall I say?—on its right end, in the landing.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I made an effort to recover the usual dignity of my demeanour, conscious that I was, to a certain extent, in a false position, yet resolved to make the best of it.
breathlesslyadverbUS /ˈbreθləsli/
in a breathless manner
From this reading “Thank you,” said I, somewhat bashfully, as well as breathlessly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MISS MERLIN AT length, by our joint efforts, the basket was extricated and placed upon its—what shall I say?—on its right end, in the landing.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I made an effort to recover the usual dignity of my demeanour, conscious that I was, to a certain extent, in a false position, yet resolved to make the best of it.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading The pretty maid smoothed her hair and adjusted her collar, somewhat creased by her exertions.
intentionally conceived
From this reading I made an effort to recover the usual dignity of my demeanour, conscious that I was, to a certain extent, in a false position, yet resolved to make the best of it.
creased
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From this reading The pretty maid smoothed her hair and adjusted her collar, somewhat creased by her exertions.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading I made an effort to recover the usual dignity of my demeanour, conscious that I was, to a certain extent, in a false position, yet resolved to make the best of it.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading I made an effort to recover the usual dignity of my demeanour, conscious that I was, to a certain extent, in a false position, yet resolved to make the best of it.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I made an effort to recover the usual dignity of my demeanour, conscious that I was, to a certain extent, in a false position, yet resolved to make the best of it.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading MISS MERLIN AT length, by our joint efforts, the basket was extricated and placed upon its—what shall I say?—on its right end, in the landing.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading MISS MERLIN AT length, by our joint efforts, the basket was extricated and placed upon its—what shall I say?—on its right end, in the landing.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading The pretty maid smoothed her hair and adjusted her collar, somewhat creased by her exertions.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading I made an effort to recover the usual dignity of my demeanour, conscious that I was, to a certain extent, in a false position, yet resolved to make the best of it.
extricatedverbUS /ˈekstrəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “extricate” — release from entanglement of difficulty
From this reading MISS MERLIN AT length, by our joint efforts, the basket was extricated and placed upon its—what shall I say?—on its right end, in the landing.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading I made an effort to recover the usual dignity of my demeanour, conscious that I was, to a certain extent, in a false position, yet resolved to make the best of it.
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 The pretty maid smoothed her hair and adjusted her collar, somewhat creased by her exertions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The pretty maid smoothed her hair and adjusted her collar, somewhat creased by her exertions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MISS MERLIN AT length, by our joint efforts, the basket was extricated and placed upon its—what shall I say?—on its right end, in the landing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISS MERLIN AT length, by our joint efforts, the basket was extricated and placed upon its—what shall I say?—on its right end, in the landing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I made an effort to recover the usual dignity of my demeanour, conscious that I was, to a certain extent, in a false position, yet resolved to make the best of it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading MISS MERLIN AT length, by our joint efforts, the basket was extricated and placed upon its—what shall I say?—on its right end, in the landing.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading MISS MERLIN AT length, by our joint efforts, the basket was extricated and placed upon its—what shall I say?—on its right end, in the landing.
Justine
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From this reading “Thank _you_, sir,” said Justine; laughing, I thought, rather roguishly.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading MISS MERLIN AT length, by our joint efforts, the basket was extricated and placed upon its—what shall I say?—on its right end, in the landing.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading “Thank _you_, sir,” said Justine; laughing, I thought, rather roguishly.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading MISS MERLIN AT length, by our joint efforts, the basket was extricated and placed upon its—what shall I say?—on its right end, in the landing.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I made an effort to recover the usual dignity of my demeanour, conscious that I was, to a certain extent, in a false position, yet resolved to make the best of it.
a female domestic
From this reading The pretty maid smoothed her hair and adjusted her collar, somewhat creased by her exertions.
engage in
From this reading I made an effort to recover the usual dignity of my demeanour, conscious that I was, to a certain extent, in a false position, yet resolved to make the best of it.
MERLINnounUS /ˈmɜːrlɪn/
(Arthurian legend) the magician who acted as King Arthur's advisor
From this reading MISS MERLIN AT length, by our joint efforts, the basket was extricated and placed upon its—what shall I say?—on its right end, in the landing.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS MERLIN AT length, by our joint efforts, the basket was extricated and placed upon its—what shall I say?—on its right end, in the landing.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I made an effort to recover the usual dignity of my demeanour, conscious that I was, to a certain extent, in a false position, yet resolved to make the best of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I made an effort to recover the usual dignity of my demeanour, conscious that I was, to a certain extent, in a false position, yet resolved to make the best of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MISS MERLIN AT length, by our joint efforts, the basket was extricated and placed upon its—what shall I say?—on its right end, in the landing.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading MISS MERLIN AT length, by our joint efforts, the basket was extricated and placed upon its—what shall I say?—on its right end, in the landing.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading MISS MERLIN AT length, by our joint efforts, the basket was extricated and placed upon its—what shall I say?—on its right end, in the landing.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading I made an effort to recover the usual dignity of my demeanour, conscious that I was, to a certain extent, in a false position, yet resolved to make the best of it.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The pretty maid smoothed her hair and adjusted her collar, somewhat creased by her exertions.
on the contrary
From this reading “Thank _you_, sir,” said Justine; laughing, I thought, rather roguishly.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading I made an effort to recover the usual dignity of my demeanour, conscious that I was, to a certain extent, in a false position, yet resolved to make the best of it.
determined
From this reading I made an effort to recover the usual dignity of my demeanour, conscious that I was, to a certain extent, in a false position, yet resolved to make the best of it.
precisely, exactly
From this reading MISS MERLIN AT length, by our joint efforts, the basket was extricated and placed upon its—what shall I say?—on its right end, in the landing.
roguishlyadverb
like a dishonest rogue
From this reading “Thank _you_, sir,” said Justine; laughing, I thought, rather roguishly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Thank you,” said I, somewhat bashfully, as well as breathlessly.
express in words
From this reading MISS MERLIN AT length, by our joint efforts, the basket was extricated and placed upon its—what shall I say?—on its right end, in the landing.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading MISS MERLIN AT length, by our joint efforts, the basket was extricated and placed upon its—what shall I say?—on its right end, in the landing.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Thank _you_, sir,” said Justine; laughing, I thought, rather roguishly.
smoothedadjectiveUS /smuːðd/
made smooth by ironing
From this reading The pretty maid smoothed her hair and adjusted her collar, somewhat creased by her exertions.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The pretty maid smoothed her hair and adjusted her collar, somewhat creased by her exertions.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “Thank you,” said I, somewhat bashfully, as well as breathlessly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I made an effort to recover the usual dignity of my demeanour, conscious that I was, to a certain extent, in a false position, yet resolved to make the best of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISS MERLIN AT length, by our joint efforts, the basket was extricated and placed upon its—what shall I say?—on its right end, in the landing.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Thank _you_, sir,” said Justine; laughing, I thought, rather roguishly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I made an effort to recover the usual dignity of my demeanour, conscious that I was, to a certain extent, in a false position, yet resolved to make the best of it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading MISS MERLIN AT length, by our joint efforts, the basket was extricated and placed upon its—what shall I say?—on its right end, in the landing.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading I made an effort to recover the usual dignity of my demeanour, conscious that I was, to a certain extent, in a false position, yet resolved to make the best of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISS MERLIN AT length, by our joint efforts, the basket was extricated and placed upon its—what shall I say?—on its right end, in the landing.
(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 “Thank you,” said I, somewhat bashfully, as well as breathlessly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading MISS MERLIN AT length, by our joint efforts, the basket was extricated and placed upon its—what shall I say?—on its right end, in the landing.
but in spite of that
From this reading I made an effort to recover the usual dignity of my demeanour, conscious that I was, to a certain extent, in a false position, yet resolved to make the best of it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Thank you,” said I, somewhat bashfully, as well as breathlessly.
