used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mildred Caniper was wearing her deaf expression when they went into the house, and getting supper ready as a form of reproof.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mildred Caniper was wearing her deaf expression when they went into the house, and getting supper ready as a form of reproof.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading John was another of her failures.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mildred Caniper was wearing her deaf expression when they went into the house, and getting supper ready as a form of reproof.
BrentnounUS /brent/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading He had chosen work she despised for him, and now, though it was impossible to despise Lily Brent, it was impossible not to disapprove of such a marriage for a Caniper.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when she was helpless, Mrs. Caniper had learnt to preserve her pride in suavity, and as they sat down to supper she remarked that she would call on Lily Brent tomorrow.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But when she was helpless, Mrs. Caniper had learnt to preserve her pride in suavity, and as they sat down to supper she remarked that she would call on Lily Brent tomorrow.
Caniper
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From this reading Mildred Caniper was wearing her deaf expression when they went into the house, and getting supper ready as a form of reproof.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading He had chosen work she despised for him, and now, though it was impossible to despise Lily Brent, it was impossible not to disapprove of such a marriage for a Caniper.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading Mildred Caniper was wearing her deaf expression when they went into the house, and getting supper ready as a form of reproof.
despiseverbUS /dɪˈspaɪz/
look down on with disdain
From this reading He had chosen work she despised for him, and now, though it was impossible to despise Lily Brent, it was impossible not to disapprove of such a marriage for a Caniper.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading He had chosen work she despised for him, and now, though it was impossible to despise Lily Brent, it was impossible not to disapprove of such a marriage for a Caniper.
disapproveverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/
consider bad or wrong
From this reading He had chosen work she despised for him, and now, though it was impossible to despise Lily Brent, it was impossible not to disapprove of such a marriage for a Caniper.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But when she was helpless, Mrs. Caniper had learnt to preserve her pride in suavity, and as they sat down to supper she remarked that she would call on Lily Brent tomorrow.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Mildred Caniper was wearing her deaf expression when they went into the house, and getting supper ready as a form of reproof.
failuresnounUS /ˈfeɪljərz/
plural of “failure” — an act that fails
From this reading John was another of her failures.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had chosen work she despised for him, and now, though it was impossible to despise Lily Brent, it was impossible not to disapprove of such a marriage for a Caniper.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Mildred Caniper was wearing her deaf expression when they went into the house, and getting supper ready as a form of reproof.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading "How funny!"
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Mildred Caniper was wearing her deaf expression when they went into the house, and getting supper ready as a form of reproof.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had chosen work she despised for him, and now, though it was impossible to despise Lily Brent, it was impossible not to disapprove of such a marriage for a Caniper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had chosen work she despised for him, and now, though it was impossible to despise Lily Brent, it was impossible not to disapprove of such a marriage for a Caniper.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading But when she was helpless, Mrs. Caniper had learnt to preserve her pride in suavity, and as they sat down to supper she remarked that she would call on Lily Brent tomorrow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mildred Caniper was wearing her deaf expression when they went into the house, and getting supper ready as a form of reproof.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had chosen work she despised for him, and now, though it was impossible to despise Lily Brent, it was impossible not to disapprove of such a marriage for a Caniper.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mildred Caniper was wearing her deaf expression when they went into the house, and getting supper ready as a form of reproof.
How
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From this reading "How funny!"
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He had chosen work she despised for him, and now, though it was impossible to despise Lily Brent, it was impossible not to disapprove of such a marriage for a Caniper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But when she was helpless, Mrs. Caniper had learnt to preserve her pride in suavity, and as they sat down to supper she remarked that she would call on Lily Brent tomorrow.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mildred Caniper was wearing her deaf expression when they went into the house, and getting supper ready as a form of reproof.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had chosen work she despised for him, and now, though it was impossible to despise Lily Brent, it was impossible not to disapprove of such a marriage for a Caniper.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John was another of her failures.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading But when she was helpless, Mrs. Caniper had learnt to preserve her pride in suavity, and as they sat down to supper she remarked that she would call on Lily Brent tomorrow.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading He had chosen work she despised for him, and now, though it was impossible to despise Lily Brent, it was impossible not to disapprove of such a marriage for a Caniper.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading He had chosen work she despised for him, and now, though it was impossible to despise Lily Brent, it was impossible not to disapprove of such a marriage for a Caniper.
Mildred
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From this reading Mildred Caniper was wearing her deaf expression when they went into the house, and getting supper ready as a form of reproof.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading But when she was helpless, Mrs. Caniper had learnt to preserve her pride in suavity, and as they sat down to supper she remarked that she would call on Lily Brent tomorrow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had chosen work she despised for him, and now, though it was impossible to despise Lily Brent, it was impossible not to disapprove of such a marriage for a Caniper.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had chosen work she despised for him, and now, though it was impossible to despise Lily Brent, it was impossible not to disapprove of such a marriage for a Caniper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mildred Caniper was wearing her deaf expression when they went into the house, and getting supper ready as a form of reproof.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But when she was helpless, Mrs. Caniper had learnt to preserve her pride in suavity, and as they sat down to supper she remarked that she would call on Lily Brent tomorrow.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading But when she was helpless, Mrs. Caniper had learnt to preserve her pride in suavity, and as they sat down to supper she remarked that she would call on Lily Brent tomorrow.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading But when she was helpless, Mrs. Caniper had learnt to preserve her pride in suavity, and as they sat down to supper she remarked that she would call on Lily Brent tomorrow.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Mildred Caniper was wearing her deaf expression when they went into the house, and getting supper ready as a form of reproof.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading But when she was helpless, Mrs. Caniper had learnt to preserve her pride in suavity, and as they sat down to supper she remarked that she would call on Lily Brent tomorrow.
reproofnoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading Mildred Caniper was wearing her deaf expression when they went into the house, and getting supper ready as a form of reproof.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading But when she was helpless, Mrs. Caniper had learnt to preserve her pride in suavity, and as they sat down to supper she remarked that she would call on Lily Brent tomorrow.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had chosen work she despised for him, and now, though it was impossible to despise Lily Brent, it was impossible not to disapprove of such a marriage for a Caniper.
suavitynoun
the quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner
From this reading But when she was helpless, Mrs. Caniper had learnt to preserve her pride in suavity, and as they sat down to supper she remarked that she would call on Lily Brent tomorrow.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had chosen work she despised for him, and now, though it was impossible to despise Lily Brent, it was impossible not to disapprove of such a marriage for a Caniper.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Mildred Caniper was wearing her deaf expression when they went into the house, and getting supper ready as a form of reproof.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But when she was helpless, Mrs. Caniper had learnt to preserve her pride in suavity, and as they sat down to supper she remarked that she would call on Lily Brent tomorrow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mildred Caniper was wearing her deaf expression when they went into the house, and getting supper ready as a form of reproof.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mildred Caniper was wearing her deaf expression when they went into the house, and getting supper ready as a form of reproof.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had chosen work she despised for him, and now, though it was impossible to despise Lily Brent, it was impossible not to disapprove of such a marriage for a Caniper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had chosen work she despised for him, and now, though it was impossible to despise Lily Brent, it was impossible not to disapprove of such a marriage for a Caniper.
tomorrownounUS /təˈmɑːroʊ/
the day after today
From this reading But when she was helpless, Mrs. Caniper had learnt to preserve her pride in suavity, and as they sat down to supper she remarked that she would call on Lily Brent tomorrow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mildred Caniper was wearing her deaf expression when they went into the house, and getting supper ready as a form of reproof.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Mildred Caniper was wearing her deaf expression when they went into the house, and getting supper ready as a form of reproof.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mildred Caniper was wearing her deaf expression when they went into the house, and getting supper ready as a form of reproof.
at the time that
From this reading Mildred Caniper was wearing her deaf expression when they went into the house, and getting supper ready as a form of reproof.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had chosen work she despised for him, and now, though it was impossible to despise Lily Brent, it was impossible not to disapprove of such a marriage for a Caniper.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But when she was helpless, Mrs. Caniper had learnt to preserve her pride in suavity, and as they sat down to supper she remarked that she would call on Lily Brent tomorrow.
