used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I would like the five pounds best, please, grannie dear," was the bright reply, while a little flush rose to the young girl’s face.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Very well, Monica," was all she said; and if her granddaughter had expected to be asked for her reasons, she would have been disappointed; but Monica was glad that no more was said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Very well, Monica," was all she said; and if her granddaughter had expected to be asked for her reasons, she would have been disappointed; but Monica was glad that no more was said.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The experience of the night before was too real, too solemn, for her to talk it over, and she was too honest to have given any but her real reason.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Very well, Monica," was all she said; and if her granddaughter had expected to be asked for her reasons, she would have been disappointed; but Monica was glad that no more was said.
Beauchamp
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Very well, Monica," was all she said; and if her granddaughter had expected to be asked for her reasons, she would have been disappointed; but Monica was glad that no more was said.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The experience of the night before was too real, too solemn, for her to talk it over, and she was too honest to have given any but her real reason.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "I would like the five pounds best, please, grannie dear," was the bright reply, while a little flush rose to the young girl’s face.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading "I would like the five pounds best, please, grannie dear," was the bright reply, while a little flush rose to the young girl’s face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The old lady’s heart thrilled with pleasure, but she evinced no sign of it.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
dearly loved
From this reading "I would like the five pounds best, please, grannie dear," was the bright reply, while a little flush rose to the young girl’s face.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading "Very well, Monica," was all she said; and if her granddaughter had expected to be asked for her reasons, she would have been disappointed; but Monica was glad that no more was said.
divisible by two
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading The old lady’s heart thrilled with pleasure, but she evinced no sign of it.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "Very well, Monica," was all she said; and if her granddaughter had expected to be asked for her reasons, she would have been disappointed; but Monica was glad that no more was said.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The experience of the night before was too real, too solemn, for her to talk it over, and she was too honest to have given any but her real reason.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "I would like the five pounds best, please, grannie dear," was the bright reply, while a little flush rose to the young girl’s face.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "I would like the five pounds best, please, grannie dear," was the bright reply, while a little flush rose to the young girl’s face.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading "I would like the five pounds best, please, grannie dear," was the bright reply, while a little flush rose to the young girl’s face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "I would like the five pounds best, please, grannie dear," was the bright reply, while a little flush rose to the young girl’s face.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The experience of the night before was too real, too solemn, for her to talk it over, and she was too honest to have given any but her real reason.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Very well, Monica," was all she said; and if her granddaughter had expected to be asked for her reasons, she would have been disappointed; but Monica was glad that no more was said.
granddaughternounUS /ˈɡrændɔːtər/
a female grandchild
From this reading "Very well, Monica," was all she said; and if her granddaughter had expected to be asked for her reasons, she would have been disappointed; but Monica was glad that no more was said.
grannienoun
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading "I would like the five pounds best, please, grannie dear," was the bright reply, while a little flush rose to the young girl’s face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Very well, Monica," was all she said; and if her granddaughter had expected to be asked for her reasons, she would have been disappointed; but Monica was glad that no more was said.
only a very short time before
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Very well, Monica," was all she said; and if her granddaughter had expected to be asked for her reasons, she would have been disappointed; but Monica was glad that no more was said.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The old lady’s heart thrilled with pleasure, but she evinced no sign of it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The experience of the night before was too real, too solemn, for her to talk it over, and she was too honest to have given any but her real reason.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I would like the five pounds best, please, grannie dear," was the bright reply, while a little flush rose to the young girl’s face.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Very well, Monica," was all she said; and if her granddaughter had expected to be asked for her reasons, she would have been disappointed; but Monica was glad that no more was said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The old lady’s heart thrilled with pleasure, but she evinced no sign of it.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The old lady’s heart thrilled with pleasure, but she evinced no sign of it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I would like the five pounds best, please, grannie dear," was the bright reply, while a little flush rose to the young girl’s face.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I would like the five pounds best, please, grannie dear," was the bright reply, while a little flush rose to the young girl’s face.
misgivingnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋ/
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
Monica
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Very well, Monica," was all she said; and if her granddaughter had expected to be asked for her reasons, she would have been disappointed; but Monica was glad that no more was said.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The experience of the night before was too real, too solemn, for her to talk it over, and she was too honest to have given any but her real reason.
not any; not one
From this reading The old lady’s heart thrilled with pleasure, but she evinced no sign of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old lady’s heart thrilled with pleasure, but she evinced no sign of it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The experience of the night before was too real, too solemn, for her to talk it over, and she was too honest to have given any but her real reason.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "I would like the five pounds best, please, grannie dear," was the bright reply, while a little flush rose to the young girl’s face.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The old lady’s heart thrilled with pleasure, but she evinced no sign of it.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading "I would like the five pounds best, please, grannie dear," was the bright reply, while a little flush rose to the young girl’s face.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The experience of the night before was too real, too solemn, for her to talk it over, and she was too honest to have given any but her real reason.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The experience of the night before was too real, too solemn, for her to talk it over, and she was too honest to have given any but her real reason.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Very well, Monica," was all she said; and if her granddaughter had expected to be asked for her reasons, she would have been disappointed; but Monica was glad that no more was said.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "I would like the five pounds best, please, grannie dear," was the bright reply, while a little flush rose to the young girl’s face.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "I would like the five pounds best, please, grannie dear," was the bright reply, while a little flush rose to the young girl’s face.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Very well, Monica," was all she said; and if her granddaughter had expected to be asked for her reasons, she would have been disappointed; but Monica was glad that no more was said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The old lady’s heart thrilled with pleasure, but she evinced no sign of it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading The experience of the night before was too real, too solemn, for her to talk it over, and she was too honest to have given any but her real reason.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The experience of the night before was too real, too solemn, for her to talk it over, and she was too honest to have given any but her real reason.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Very well, Monica," was all she said; and if her granddaughter had expected to be asked for her reasons, she would have been disappointed; but Monica was glad that no more was said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading The old lady’s heart thrilled with pleasure, but she evinced no sign of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The experience of the night before was too real, too solemn, for her to talk it over, and she was too honest to have given any but her real reason.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very well, Monica," was all she said; and if her granddaughter had expected to be asked for her reasons, she would have been disappointed; but Monica was glad that no more was said.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I would like the five pounds best, please, grannie dear," was the bright reply, while a little flush rose to the young girl’s face.
(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 "Very well, Monica," was all she said; and if her granddaughter had expected to be asked for her reasons, she would have been disappointed; but Monica was glad that no more was said.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I would like the five pounds best, please, grannie dear," was the bright reply, while a little flush rose to the young girl’s face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The old lady’s heart thrilled with pleasure, but she evinced no sign of it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The next day, Mrs. Beauchamp, not without some misgiving (for she did not want Monica to fall short of her expectations, though she would hardly confess so much, even to herself), asked for her decision.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I would like the five pounds best, please, grannie dear," was the bright reply, while a little flush rose to the young girl’s face.
