used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr Morton spoke of Mrs Harley and her son with great respect, Mrs Morton with a sarcastic sneer, accompanied with a reprimand to her daughter, for the improper liberty she had taken.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Mr Morton spoke of Mrs Harley and her son with great respect, Mrs Morton with a sarcastic sneer, accompanied with a reprimand to her daughter, for the improper liberty she had taken.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr Morton spoke of Mrs Harley and her son with great respect, Mrs Morton with a sarcastic sneer, accompanied with a reprimand to her daughter, for the improper liberty she had taken.
Ann
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From this reading On our way home, Ann was in high spirits, congratulating herself upon her sagacity.
archlyadverbUS /ˈɑːrtʃli/
in an arch manner; with playful slyness or roguishness
From this reading 'Mrs Harley,' (said she, archly leering in my face) 'will console you for the departure of Mr Francis.'
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At dinner our visit of the morning was canvassed (Ann had wished me to conceal it, but this I positively refused).
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At dinner our visit of the morning was canvassed (Ann had wished me to conceal it, but this I positively refused).
canvassedverbUS /ˈkænvəst/
past form of “canvass” — get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
From this reading At dinner our visit of the morning was canvassed (Ann had wished me to conceal it, but this I positively refused).
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading At dinner our visit of the morning was canvassed (Ann had wished me to conceal it, but this I positively refused).
congratulatingverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading On our way home, Ann was in high spirits, congratulating herself upon her sagacity.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading 'Mrs Harley,' (said she, archly leering in my face) 'will console you for the departure of Mr Francis.'
a female human offspring
From this reading Mr Morton spoke of Mrs Harley and her son with great respect, Mrs Morton with a sarcastic sneer, accompanied with a reprimand to her daughter, for the improper liberty she had taken.
the act of departing
From this reading 'Mrs Harley,' (said she, archly leering in my face) 'will console you for the departure of Mr Francis.'
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading At dinner our visit of the morning was canvassed (Ann had wished me to conceal it, but this I positively refused).
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading 'Mrs Harley,' (said she, archly leering in my face) 'will console you for the departure of Mr Francis.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'Mrs Harley,' (said she, archly leering in my face) 'will console you for the departure of Mr Francis.'
Francis
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From this reading 'Mrs Harley,' (said she, archly leering in my face) 'will console you for the departure of Mr Francis.'
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mr Morton spoke of Mrs Harley and her son with great respect, Mrs Morton with a sarcastic sneer, accompanied with a reprimand to her daughter, for the improper liberty she had taken.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At dinner our visit of the morning was canvassed (Ann had wished me to conceal it, but this I positively refused).
Harley
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From this reading 'Mrs Harley,' (said she, archly leering in my face) 'will console you for the departure of Mr Francis.'
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On our way home, Ann was in high spirits, congratulating herself upon her sagacity.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading On our way home, Ann was in high spirits, congratulating herself upon her sagacity.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading On our way home, Ann was in high spirits, congratulating herself upon her sagacity.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading On our way home, Ann was in high spirits, congratulating herself upon her sagacity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I smiled without replying.
improperadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːpər/
not suitable or right or appropriate
From this reading Mr Morton spoke of Mrs Harley and her son with great respect, Mrs Morton with a sarcastic sneer, accompanied with a reprimand to her daughter, for the improper liberty she had taken.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On our way home, Ann was in high spirits, congratulating herself upon her sagacity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At dinner our visit of the morning was canvassed (Ann had wished me to conceal it, but this I positively refused).
leeringadjective
showing sly or knowing malice in a glance
From this reading 'Mrs Harley,' (said she, archly leering in my face) 'will console you for the departure of Mr Francis.'
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Mr Morton spoke of Mrs Harley and her son with great respect, Mrs Morton with a sarcastic sneer, accompanied with a reprimand to her daughter, for the improper liberty she had taken.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At dinner our visit of the morning was canvassed (Ann had wished me to conceal it, but this I positively refused).
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At dinner our visit of the morning was canvassed (Ann had wished me to conceal it, but this I positively refused).
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Mr Morton spoke of Mrs Harley and her son with great respect, Mrs Morton with a sarcastic sneer, accompanied with a reprimand to her daughter, for the improper liberty she had taken.
a form of address for a man
From this reading 'Mrs Harley,' (said she, archly leering in my face) 'will console you for the departure of Mr Francis.'
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading 'Mrs Harley,' (said she, archly leering in my face) 'will console you for the departure of Mr Francis.'
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'Mrs Harley,' (said she, archly leering in my face) 'will console you for the departure of Mr Francis.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'Mrs Harley,' (said she, archly leering in my face) 'will console you for the departure of Mr Francis.'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On our way home, Ann was in high spirits, congratulating herself upon her sagacity.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On our way home, Ann was in high spirits, congratulating herself upon her sagacity.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading At dinner our visit of the morning was canvassed (Ann had wished me to conceal it, but this I positively refused).
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading At dinner our visit of the morning was canvassed (Ann had wished me to conceal it, but this I positively refused).
replyingverbUS /rɪˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading I smiled without replying.
reprimandverbUS /ˈreprəmænd/
rebuke formally
From this reading Mr Morton spoke of Mrs Harley and her son with great respect, Mrs Morton with a sarcastic sneer, accompanied with a reprimand to her daughter, for the improper liberty she had taken.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Mr Morton spoke of Mrs Harley and her son with great respect, Mrs Morton with a sarcastic sneer, accompanied with a reprimand to her daughter, for the improper liberty she had taken.
sagacitynounUS /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/
The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)
From this reading On our way home, Ann was in high spirits, congratulating herself upon her sagacity.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Mrs Harley,' (said she, archly leering in my face) 'will console you for the departure of Mr Francis.'
sarcasticadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
From this reading Mr Morton spoke of Mrs Harley and her son with great respect, Mrs Morton with a sarcastic sneer, accompanied with a reprimand to her daughter, for the improper liberty she had taken.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Mrs Harley,' (said she, archly leering in my face) 'will console you for the departure of Mr Francis.'
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading I smiled without replying.
sneerverbUS /snɪr/
express through a scornful smile
From this reading Mr Morton spoke of Mrs Harley and her son with great respect, Mrs Morton with a sarcastic sneer, accompanied with a reprimand to her daughter, for the improper liberty she had taken.
a male human offspring
From this reading Mr Morton spoke of Mrs Harley and her son with great respect, Mrs Morton with a sarcastic sneer, accompanied with a reprimand to her daughter, for the improper liberty she had taken.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading On our way home, Ann was in high spirits, congratulating herself upon her sagacity.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Mr Morton spoke of Mrs Harley and her son with great respect, Mrs Morton with a sarcastic sneer, accompanied with a reprimand to her daughter, for the improper liberty she had taken.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Mr Morton spoke of Mrs Harley and her son with great respect, Mrs Morton with a sarcastic sneer, accompanied with a reprimand to her daughter, for the improper liberty she had taken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'Mrs Harley,' (said she, archly leering in my face) 'will console you for the departure of Mr Francis.'
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At dinner our visit of the morning was canvassed (Ann had wished me to conceal it, but this I positively refused).
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At dinner our visit of the morning was canvassed (Ann had wished me to conceal it, but this I positively refused).
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On our way home, Ann was in high spirits, congratulating herself upon her sagacity.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading At dinner our visit of the morning was canvassed (Ann had wished me to conceal it, but this I positively refused).
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On our way home, Ann was in high spirits, congratulating herself upon her sagacity.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On our way home, Ann was in high spirits, congratulating herself upon her sagacity.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'Mrs Harley,' (said she, archly leering in my face) 'will console you for the departure of Mr Francis.'
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading At dinner our visit of the morning was canvassed (Ann had wished me to conceal it, but this I positively refused).
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr Morton spoke of Mrs Harley and her son with great respect, Mrs Morton with a sarcastic sneer, accompanied with a reprimand to her daughter, for the improper liberty she had taken.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I smiled without replying.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Mrs Harley,' (said she, archly leering in my face) 'will console you for the departure of Mr Francis.'
