used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "WHAT _can_ have come over Lady Maclaughlan?" said Miss Grizzy, as she sat at the window in a dejected attitude.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Though both Not equal, as their sex not equal seemed-- For contemplation he, and valour formed; For softness she, and sweet attractive grace."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Though both Not equal, as their sex not equal seemed-- For contemplation he, and valour formed; For softness she, and sweet attractive grace."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "WHAT _can_ have come over Lady Maclaughlan?" said Miss Grizzy, as she sat at the window in a dejected attitude.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading "WHAT _can_ have come over Lady Maclaughlan?" said Miss Grizzy, as she sat at the window in a dejected attitude.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading "Though both Not equal, as their sex not equal seemed-- For contemplation he, and valour formed; For softness she, and sweet attractive grace."
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Though both Not equal, as their sex not equal seemed-- For contemplation he, and valour formed; For softness she, and sweet attractive grace."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "WHAT _can_ have come over Lady Maclaughlan?" said Miss Grizzy, as she sat at the window in a dejected attitude.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading "I think I hear a carriage at last," cried Miss Jacky, turning up her ears.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "WHAT _can_ have come over Lady Maclaughlan?" said Miss Grizzy, as she sat at the window in a dejected attitude.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading "Though both Not equal, as their sex not equal seemed-- For contemplation he, and valour formed; For softness she, and sweet attractive grace."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I think I hear a carriage at last," cried Miss Jacky, turning up her ears.
dejectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈdʒektɪd/
affected or marked by low spirits
From this reading "WHAT _can_ have come over Lady Maclaughlan?" said Miss Grizzy, as she sat at the window in a dejected attitude.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "I think I hear a carriage at last," cried Miss Jacky, turning up her ears.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading "Though both Not equal, as their sex not equal seemed-- For contemplation he, and valour formed; For softness she, and sweet attractive grace."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Though both Not equal, as their sex not equal seemed-- For contemplation he, and valour formed; For softness she, and sweet attractive grace."
having or given a form or shape
From this reading "Though both Not equal, as their sex not equal seemed-- For contemplation he, and valour formed; For softness she, and sweet attractive grace."
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "Though both Not equal, as their sex not equal seemed-- For contemplation he, and valour formed; For softness she, and sweet attractive grace."
Grizzy
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From this reading "WHAT _can_ have come over Lady Maclaughlan?" said Miss Grizzy, as she sat at the window in a dejected attitude.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "WHAT _can_ have come over Lady Maclaughlan?" said Miss Grizzy, as she sat at the window in a dejected attitude.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Though both Not equal, as their sex not equal seemed-- For contemplation he, and valour formed; For softness she, and sweet attractive grace."
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I think I hear a carriage at last," cried Miss Jacky, turning up her ears.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I think I hear a carriage at last," cried Miss Jacky, turning up her ears.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think I hear a carriage at last," cried Miss Jacky, turning up her ears.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "WHAT _can_ have come over Lady Maclaughlan?" said Miss Grizzy, as she sat at the window in a dejected attitude.
Jacky
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From this reading "I think I hear a carriage at last," cried Miss Jacky, turning up her ears.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "WHAT _can_ have come over Lady Maclaughlan?" said Miss Grizzy, as she sat at the window in a dejected attitude.
immediately past
From this reading "I think I hear a carriage at last," cried Miss Jacky, turning up her ears.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Wisht! let us listen."
hear with intention
From this reading "Wisht! let us listen."
Maclaughlan
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From this reading "WHAT _can_ have come over Lady Maclaughlan?" said Miss Grizzy, as she sat at the window in a dejected attitude.
MILTONnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading MILTON.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "WHAT _can_ have come over Lady Maclaughlan?" said Miss Grizzy, as she sat at the window in a dejected attitude.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Though both Not equal, as their sex not equal seemed-- For contemplation he, and valour formed; For softness she, and sweet attractive grace."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "WHAT _can_ have come over Lady Maclaughlan?" said Miss Grizzy, as she sat at the window in a dejected attitude.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "WHAT _can_ have come over Lady Maclaughlan?" said Miss Grizzy, as she sat at the window in a dejected attitude.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "WHAT _can_ have come over Lady Maclaughlan?" said Miss Grizzy, as she sat at the window in a dejected attitude.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Though both Not equal, as their sex not equal seemed-- For contemplation he, and valour formed; For softness she, and sweet attractive grace."
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading "Though both Not equal, as their sex not equal seemed-- For contemplation he, and valour formed; For softness she, and sweet attractive grace."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Though both Not equal, as their sex not equal seemed-- For contemplation he, and valour formed; For softness she, and sweet attractive grace."
softnessnounUS /ˈsɔːftnəs/
the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
From this reading "Though both Not equal, as their sex not equal seemed-- For contemplation he, and valour formed; For softness she, and sweet attractive grace."
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "Though both Not equal, as their sex not equal seemed-- For contemplation he, and valour formed; For softness she, and sweet attractive grace."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "WHAT _can_ have come over Lady Maclaughlan?" said Miss Grizzy, as she sat at the window in a dejected attitude.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Though both Not equal, as their sex not equal seemed-- For contemplation he, and valour formed; For softness she, and sweet attractive grace."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think I hear a carriage at last," cried Miss Jacky, turning up her ears.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Though both Not equal, as their sex not equal seemed-- For contemplation he, and valour formed; For softness she, and sweet attractive grace."
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "I think I hear a carriage at last," cried Miss Jacky, turning up her ears.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I think I hear a carriage at last," cried Miss Jacky, turning up her ears.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Wisht! let us listen."
valournoun
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading "Though both Not equal, as their sex not equal seemed-- For contemplation he, and valour formed; For softness she, and sweet attractive grace."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "WHAT _can_ have come over Lady Maclaughlan?" said Miss Grizzy, as she sat at the window in a dejected attitude.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "WHAT _can_ have come over Lady Maclaughlan?" said Miss Grizzy, as she sat at the window in a dejected attitude.
Wisht
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From this reading "Wisht! let us listen."
