used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hilary was a little surprised; but on second thoughts she found it natural; Selina was glad of any amusement--to her, not only the narrowness but the dullness of their poverty was inexpressibly galling.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Hilary was a little surprised; but on second thoughts she found it natural; Selina was glad of any amusement--to her, not only the narrowness but the dullness of their poverty was inexpressibly galling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Leaf had gone to lie down, and Miss Selina was away to see the Lord Mayor's Show with Mr. Peter Ascott.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Hilary was a little surprised; but on second thoughts she found it natural; Selina was glad of any amusement--to her, not only the narrowness but the dullness of their poverty was inexpressibly galling.
Ascott
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Leaf had gone to lie down, and Miss Selina was away to see the Lord Mayor's Show with Mr. Peter Ascott.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Miss Leaf had gone to lie down, and Miss Selina was away to see the Lord Mayor's Show with Mr. Peter Ascott.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "She will be back to dinner, I suppose?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "She will be back to dinner, I suppose?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hilary was a little surprised; but on second thoughts she found it natural; Selina was glad of any amusement--to her, not only the narrowness but the dullness of their poverty was inexpressibly galling.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading When Miss Hilary reached home Elizabeth opened the door to her; the parlor was deserted.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "She will be back to dinner, I suppose?"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When Miss Hilary reached home Elizabeth opened the door to her; the parlor was deserted.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Miss Leaf had gone to lie down, and Miss Selina was away to see the Lord Mayor's Show with Mr. Peter Ascott.
dullnessnounUS /ˈdʌlnəs/
the quality of being slow to understand
From this reading Hilary was a little surprised; but on second thoughts she found it natural; Selina was glad of any amusement--to her, not only the narrowness but the dullness of their poverty was inexpressibly galling.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading When Miss Hilary reached home Elizabeth opened the door to her; the parlor was deserted.
set up or found
From this reading Hilary was a little surprised; but on second thoughts she found it natural; Selina was glad of any amusement--to her, not only the narrowness but the dullness of their poverty was inexpressibly galling.
gallingadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːlɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading Hilary was a little surprised; but on second thoughts she found it natural; Selina was glad of any amusement--to her, not only the narrowness but the dullness of their poverty was inexpressibly galling.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Hilary was a little surprised; but on second thoughts she found it natural; Selina was glad of any amusement--to her, not only the narrowness but the dullness of their poverty was inexpressibly galling.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Miss Leaf had gone to lie down, and Miss Selina was away to see the Lord Mayor's Show with Mr. Peter Ascott.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Leaf had gone to lie down, and Miss Selina was away to see the Lord Mayor's Show with Mr. Peter Ascott.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Miss Hilary reached home Elizabeth opened the door to her; the parlor was deserted.
Hilary
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Miss Hilary reached home Elizabeth opened the door to her; the parlor was deserted.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Miss Hilary reached home Elizabeth opened the door to her; the parlor was deserted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "She will be back to dinner, I suppose?"
inexpressiblyadverb
to an inexpressible degree
From this reading Hilary was a little surprised; but on second thoughts she found it natural; Selina was glad of any amusement--to her, not only the narrowness but the dullness of their poverty was inexpressibly galling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hilary was a little surprised; but on second thoughts she found it natural; Selina was glad of any amusement--to her, not only the narrowness but the dullness of their poverty was inexpressibly galling.
LeafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Miss Leaf had gone to lie down, and Miss Selina was away to see the Lord Mayor's Show with Mr. Peter Ascott.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Miss Leaf had gone to lie down, and Miss Selina was away to see the Lord Mayor's Show with Mr. Peter Ascott.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hilary was a little surprised; but on second thoughts she found it natural; Selina was glad of any amusement--to her, not only the narrowness but the dullness of their poverty was inexpressibly galling.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Miss Leaf had gone to lie down, and Miss Selina was away to see the Lord Mayor's Show with Mr. Peter Ascott.
Mayor'snounUS /ˈmeɪərz/
possessive form of “mayor” — the head of a city government
From this reading Miss Leaf had gone to lie down, and Miss Selina was away to see the Lord Mayor's Show with Mr. Peter Ascott.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading When Miss Hilary reached home Elizabeth opened the door to her; the parlor was deserted.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Miss Leaf had gone to lie down, and Miss Selina was away to see the Lord Mayor's Show with Mr. Peter Ascott.
narrownessnounUS /ˈneroʊnəs/
the property of being narrow; having little width
From this reading Hilary was a little surprised; but on second thoughts she found it natural; Selina was glad of any amusement--to her, not only the narrowness but the dullness of their poverty was inexpressibly galling.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Hilary was a little surprised; but on second thoughts she found it natural; Selina was glad of any amusement--to her, not only the narrowness but the dullness of their poverty was inexpressibly galling.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hilary was a little surprised; but on second thoughts she found it natural; Selina was glad of any amusement--to her, not only the narrowness but the dullness of their poverty was inexpressibly galling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hilary was a little surprised; but on second thoughts she found it natural; Selina was glad of any amusement--to her, not only the narrowness but the dullness of their poverty was inexpressibly galling.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hilary was a little surprised; but on second thoughts she found it natural; Selina was glad of any amusement--to her, not only the narrowness but the dullness of their poverty was inexpressibly galling.
and nothing more
From this reading Hilary was a little surprised; but on second thoughts she found it natural; Selina was glad of any amusement--to her, not only the narrowness but the dullness of their poverty was inexpressibly galling.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When Miss Hilary reached home Elizabeth opened the door to her; the parlor was deserted.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading When Miss Hilary reached home Elizabeth opened the door to her; the parlor was deserted.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Miss Leaf had gone to lie down, and Miss Selina was away to see the Lord Mayor's Show with Mr. Peter Ascott.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Hilary was a little surprised; but on second thoughts she found it natural; Selina was glad of any amusement--to her, not only the narrowness but the dullness of their poverty was inexpressibly galling.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Miss Hilary reached home Elizabeth opened the door to her; the parlor was deserted.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Hilary was a little surprised; but on second thoughts she found it natural; Selina was glad of any amusement--to her, not only the narrowness but the dullness of their poverty was inexpressibly galling.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Miss Leaf had gone to lie down, and Miss Selina was away to see the Lord Mayor's Show with Mr. Peter Ascott.
Selina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Leaf had gone to lie down, and Miss Selina was away to see the Lord Mayor's Show with Mr. Peter Ascott.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hilary was a little surprised; but on second thoughts she found it natural; Selina was glad of any amusement--to her, not only the narrowness but the dullness of their poverty was inexpressibly galling.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Miss Leaf had gone to lie down, and Miss Selina was away to see the Lord Mayor's Show with Mr. Peter Ascott.
express a supposition
From this reading "She will be back to dinner, I suppose?"
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Hilary was a little surprised; but on second thoughts she found it natural; Selina was glad of any amusement--to her, not only the narrowness but the dullness of their poverty was inexpressibly galling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Miss Hilary reached home Elizabeth opened the door to her; the parlor was deserted.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hilary was a little surprised; but on second thoughts she found it natural; Selina was glad of any amusement--to her, not only the narrowness but the dullness of their poverty was inexpressibly galling.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Hilary was a little surprised; but on second thoughts she found it natural; Selina was glad of any amusement--to her, not only the narrowness but the dullness of their poverty was inexpressibly galling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Miss Hilary reached home Elizabeth opened the door to her; the parlor was deserted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Miss Hilary reached home Elizabeth opened the door to her; the parlor was deserted.
at the time that
From this reading When Miss Hilary reached home Elizabeth opened the door to her; the parlor was deserted.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "She will be back to dinner, I suppose?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Leaf had gone to lie down, and Miss Selina was away to see the Lord Mayor's Show with Mr. Peter Ascott.
