used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Notya made the droll remarks of which she was sometimes capable, and Miriam showed off without fear of a rebuke.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading At supper, Uncle Alfred was monosyllabic, and the Canipers, realizing that he was much shyer than themselves, became hospitable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There she found John biting an empty pipe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At supper, Uncle Alfred was monosyllabic, and the Canipers, realizing that he was much shyer than themselves, became hospitable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a comely party, and Mrs. Samson breathed her heavy pleasure in it as she removed the plates.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At supper, Uncle Alfred was monosyllabic, and the Canipers, realizing that he was much shyer than themselves, became hospitable.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At supper, Uncle Alfred was monosyllabic, and the Canipers, realizing that he was much shyer than themselves, became hospitable.
bitingadjectiveUS /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
capable of wounding
From this reading There she found John biting an empty pipe.
uttered without voice
From this reading It was a comely party, and Mrs. Samson breathed her heavy pleasure in it as she removed the plates.
Canipers
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From this reading At supper, Uncle Alfred was monosyllabic, and the Canipers, realizing that he was much shyer than themselves, became hospitable.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Notya made the droll remarks of which she was sometimes capable, and Miriam showed off without fear of a rebuke.
comelyadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmli/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading It was a comely party, and Mrs. Samson breathed her heavy pleasure in it as she removed the plates.
drawing-room
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From this reading When the meal was over and Uncle Alfred was smoking placidly in the drawing-room, Helen wandered out to the garden gate.
drolladjectiveUS /droʊl/
comical in an odd or whimsical manner
From this reading Notya made the droll remarks of which she was sometimes capable, and Miriam showed off without fear of a rebuke.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading There she found John biting an empty pipe.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Notya made the droll remarks of which she was sometimes capable, and Miriam showed off without fear of a rebuke.
set up or found
From this reading There she found John biting an empty pipe.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading When the meal was over and Uncle Alfred was smoking placidly in the drawing-room, Helen wandered out to the garden gate.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading When the meal was over and Uncle Alfred was smoking placidly in the drawing-room, Helen wandered out to the garden gate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At supper, Uncle Alfred was monosyllabic, and the Canipers, realizing that he was much shyer than themselves, became hospitable.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading It was a comely party, and Mrs. Samson breathed her heavy pleasure in it as she removed the plates.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading When the meal was over and Uncle Alfred was smoking placidly in the drawing-room, Helen wandered out to the garden gate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a comely party, and Mrs. Samson breathed her heavy pleasure in it as she removed the plates.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading At supper, Uncle Alfred was monosyllabic, and the Canipers, realizing that he was much shyer than themselves, became hospitable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a comely party, and Mrs. Samson breathed her heavy pleasure in it as she removed the plates.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a comely party, and Mrs. Samson breathed her heavy pleasure in it as she removed the plates.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading There she found John biting an empty pipe.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Notya made the droll remarks of which she was sometimes capable, and Miriam showed off without fear of a rebuke.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading When the meal was over and Uncle Alfred was smoking placidly in the drawing-room, Helen wandered out to the garden gate.
Miriam
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From this reading Notya made the droll remarks of which she was sometimes capable, and Miriam showed off without fear of a rebuke.
monosyllabicadjective
having or characterized by or consisting of one syllable
From this reading At supper, Uncle Alfred was monosyllabic, and the Canipers, realizing that he was much shyer than themselves, became hospitable.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was a comely party, and Mrs. Samson breathed her heavy pleasure in it as she removed the plates.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading At supper, Uncle Alfred was monosyllabic, and the Canipers, realizing that he was much shyer than themselves, became hospitable.
Notya
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From this reading Notya made the droll remarks of which she was sometimes capable, and Miriam showed off without fear of a rebuke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Notya made the droll remarks of which she was sometimes capable, and Miriam showed off without fear of a rebuke.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Notya made the droll remarks of which she was sometimes capable, and Miriam showed off without fear of a rebuke.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the meal was over and Uncle Alfred was smoking placidly in the drawing-room, Helen wandered out to the garden gate.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When the meal was over and Uncle Alfred was smoking placidly in the drawing-room, Helen wandered out to the garden gate.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was a comely party, and Mrs. Samson breathed her heavy pleasure in it as she removed the plates.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading There she found John biting an empty pipe.
placidlyadverbUS /ˈplæsɪdli/
in a quiet and tranquil manner
From this reading When the meal was over and Uncle Alfred was smoking placidly in the drawing-room, Helen wandered out to the garden gate.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading It was a comely party, and Mrs. Samson breathed her heavy pleasure in it as she removed the plates.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It was a comely party, and Mrs. Samson breathed her heavy pleasure in it as she removed the plates.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading At supper, Uncle Alfred was monosyllabic, and the Canipers, realizing that he was much shyer than themselves, became hospitable.
rebukeverbUS /riˈbjuːk/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading Notya made the droll remarks of which she was sometimes capable, and Miriam showed off without fear of a rebuke.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Notya made the droll remarks of which she was sometimes capable, and Miriam showed off without fear of a rebuke.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading It was a comely party, and Mrs. Samson breathed her heavy pleasure in it as she removed the plates.
SamsonnounUS /ˈsæmsən/
(Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah
From this reading It was a comely party, and Mrs. Samson breathed her heavy pleasure in it as she removed the plates.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Notya made the droll remarks of which she was sometimes capable, and Miriam showed off without fear of a rebuke.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Notya made the droll remarks of which she was sometimes capable, and Miriam showed off without fear of a rebuke.
shyer
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From this reading At supper, Uncle Alfred was monosyllabic, and the Canipers, realizing that he was much shyer than themselves, became hospitable.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading When the meal was over and Uncle Alfred was smoking placidly in the drawing-room, Helen wandered out to the garden gate.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Notya made the droll remarks of which she was sometimes capable, and Miriam showed off without fear of a rebuke.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading At supper, Uncle Alfred was monosyllabic, and the Canipers, realizing that he was much shyer than themselves, became hospitable.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At supper, Uncle Alfred was monosyllabic, and the Canipers, realizing that he was much shyer than themselves, became hospitable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At supper, Uncle Alfred was monosyllabic, and the Canipers, realizing that he was much shyer than themselves, became hospitable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At supper, Uncle Alfred was monosyllabic, and the Canipers, realizing that he was much shyer than themselves, became hospitable.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading At supper, Uncle Alfred was monosyllabic, and the Canipers, realizing that he was much shyer than themselves, became hospitable.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There she found John biting an empty pipe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the meal was over and Uncle Alfred was smoking placidly in the drawing-room, Helen wandered out to the garden gate.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading At supper, Uncle Alfred was monosyllabic, and the Canipers, realizing that he was much shyer than themselves, became hospitable.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading When the meal was over and Uncle Alfred was smoking placidly in the drawing-room, Helen wandered out to the garden gate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At supper, Uncle Alfred was monosyllabic, and the Canipers, realizing that he was much shyer than themselves, became hospitable.
at the time that
From this reading When the meal was over and Uncle Alfred was smoking placidly in the drawing-room, Helen wandered out to the garden gate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Notya made the droll remarks of which she was sometimes capable, and Miriam showed off without fear of a rebuke.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Notya made the droll remarks of which she was sometimes capable, and Miriam showed off without fear of a rebuke.
