used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And how long is it since you added the spy business to your usual work?" she asked, with a sneer on her colourless face.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "And how long is it since you added the spy business to your usual work?" she asked, with a sneer on her colourless face.
in the past
From this reading "Since a few moments ago," replied Naball coolly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kitty looked at him in silence with flashing eyes, and then laughed bitterly.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "And how long is it since you added the spy business to your usual work?" she asked, with a sneer on her colourless face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Kitty looked at him in silence with flashing eyes, and then laughed bitterly.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading Kitty looked at him in silence with flashing eyes, and then laughed bitterly.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "And how long is it since you added the spy business to your usual work?" she asked, with a sneer on her colourless face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I'm very much obliged to you for your courtesy," said Caprice scornfully; "but now you have satisfied your curiosity.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I came to see you on business, and, hearing you in conversation with a lady, did not like to interrupt till you were disengaged."
CapricenounUS /kəˈpriːs/
a sudden desire
From this reading "I'm very much obliged to you for your courtesy," said Caprice scornfully; "but now you have satisfied your curiosity.
colourlessadjective
lacking in variety and interest
From this reading "And how long is it since you added the spy business to your usual work?" she asked, with a sneer on her colourless face.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "I came to see you on business, and, hearing you in conversation with a lady, did not like to interrupt till you were disengaged."
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading "Since a few moments ago," replied Naball coolly.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading "I'm very much obliged to you for your courtesy," said Caprice scornfully; "but now you have satisfied your curiosity.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading "I'm very much obliged to you for your courtesy," said Caprice scornfully; "but now you have satisfied your curiosity.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I came to see you on business, and, hearing you in conversation with a lady, did not like to interrupt till you were disengaged."
disengagedverbUS /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
past form of “disengage” — release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles
From this reading "I came to see you on business, and, hearing you in conversation with a lady, did not like to interrupt till you were disengaged."
opinion or judgment
From this reading Kitty looked at him in silence with flashing eyes, and then laughed bitterly.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "And how long is it since you added the spy business to your usual work?" she asked, with a sneer on her colourless face.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Since a few moments ago," replied Naball coolly.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading Kitty looked at him in silence with flashing eyes, and then laughed bitterly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I'm very much obliged to you for your courtesy," said Caprice scornfully; "but now you have satisfied your curiosity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I'm very much obliged to you for your courtesy," said Caprice scornfully; "but now you have satisfied your curiosity.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading "I came to see you on business, and, hearing you in conversation with a lady, did not like to interrupt till you were disengaged."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "And how long is it since you added the spy business to your usual work?" she asked, with a sneer on her colourless face.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Kitty looked at him in silence with flashing eyes, and then laughed bitterly.
how
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From this reading "And how long is it since you added the spy business to your usual work?" she asked, with a sneer on her colourless face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I came to see you on business, and, hearing you in conversation with a lady, did not like to interrupt till you were disengaged."
I'm
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From this reading "I'm very much obliged to you for your courtesy," said Caprice scornfully; "but now you have satisfied your curiosity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kitty looked at him in silence with flashing eyes, and then laughed bitterly.
interruptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpt/
make a break in
From this reading "I came to see you on business, and, hearing you in conversation with a lady, did not like to interrupt till you were disengaged."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And how long is it since you added the spy business to your usual work?" she asked, with a sneer on her colourless face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And how long is it since you added the spy business to your usual work?" she asked, with a sneer on her colourless face.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading Kitty looked at him in silence with flashing eyes, and then laughed bitterly.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "I came to see you on business, and, hearing you in conversation with a lady, did not like to interrupt till you were disengaged."
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Kitty looked at him in silence with flashing eyes, and then laughed bitterly.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I came to see you on business, and, hearing you in conversation with a lady, did not like to interrupt till you were disengaged."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "And how long is it since you added the spy business to your usual work?" she asked, with a sneer on her colourless face.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Kitty looked at him in silence with flashing eyes, and then laughed bitterly.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading "Since a few moments ago," replied Naball coolly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I'm very much obliged to you for your courtesy," said Caprice scornfully; "but now you have satisfied your curiosity.
Naball
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From this reading "Since a few moments ago," replied Naball coolly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I came to see you on business, and, hearing you in conversation with a lady, did not like to interrupt till you were disengaged."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I'm very much obliged to you for your courtesy," said Caprice scornfully; "but now you have satisfied your curiosity.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading "I'm very much obliged to you for your courtesy," said Caprice scornfully; "but now you have satisfied your curiosity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "And how long is it since you added the spy business to your usual work?" she asked, with a sneer on her colourless face.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Since a few moments ago," replied Naball coolly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm very much obliged to you for your courtesy," said Caprice scornfully; "but now you have satisfied your curiosity.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading "I'm very much obliged to you for your courtesy," said Caprice scornfully; "but now you have satisfied your curiosity.
scornfullyadverb
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading "I'm very much obliged to you for your courtesy," said Caprice scornfully; "but now you have satisfied your curiosity.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I came to see you on business, and, hearing you in conversation with a lady, did not like to interrupt till you were disengaged."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And how long is it since you added the spy business to your usual work?" she asked, with a sneer on her colourless face.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Kitty looked at him in silence with flashing eyes, and then laughed bitterly.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "And how long is it since you added the spy business to your usual work?" she asked, with a sneer on her colourless face.
sneerverbUS /snɪr/
express through a scornful smile
From this reading "And how long is it since you added the spy business to your usual work?" she asked, with a sneer on her colourless face.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading "And how long is it since you added the spy business to your usual work?" she asked, with a sneer on her colourless face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And how long is it since you added the spy business to your usual work?" she asked, with a sneer on her colourless face.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Kitty looked at him in silence with flashing eyes, and then laughed bitterly.
up to a particular time
From this reading "I came to see you on business, and, hearing you in conversation with a lady, did not like to interrupt till you were disengaged."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And how long is it since you added the spy business to your usual work?" she asked, with a sneer on her colourless face.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "And how long is it since you added the spy business to your usual work?" she asked, with a sneer on her colourless face.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I'm very much obliged to you for your courtesy," said Caprice scornfully; "but now you have satisfied your curiosity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I came to see you on business, and, hearing you in conversation with a lady, did not like to interrupt till you were disengaged."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kitty looked at him in silence with flashing eyes, and then laughed bitterly.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "And how long is it since you added the spy business to your usual work?" she asked, with a sneer on her colourless face.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And how long is it since you added the spy business to your usual work?" she asked, with a sneer on her colourless face.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And how long is it since you added the spy business to your usual work?" she asked, with a sneer on her colourless face.
