used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Munns pursed up her lips in a manner which seemed to imply that she was in possession of some weighty secret, but from motives of prudence was resolved to conceal it from the world.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But this was more than Sylvia could bear, and she hastened to interrupt the flow of her aunt's reminiscences.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You have not heard from Aunt Emma lately--at least, you have not told me of her letters.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "You have not heard from Aunt Emma lately--at least, you have not told me of her letters.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading But this was more than Sylvia could bear, and she hastened to interrupt the flow of her aunt's reminiscences.
have
From this reading But this was more than Sylvia could bear, and she hastened to interrupt the flow of her aunt's reminiscences.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I suppose you have not seen her while I have been ill?"
Bridgie
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From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Miss Munns pursed up her lips in a manner which seemed to imply that she was in possession of some weighty secret, but from motives of prudence was resolved to conceal it from the world.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But this was more than Sylvia could bear, and she hastened to interrupt the flow of her aunt's reminiscences.
denoteverbUS /dɪˈnoʊt/
be a sign or indication of
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
Emma
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From this reading "You have not heard from Aunt Emma lately--at least, you have not told me of her letters.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
a social unit living together
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading But this was more than Sylvia could bear, and she hastened to interrupt the flow of her aunt's reminiscences.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "You have not heard from Aunt Emma lately--at least, you have not told me of her letters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading But this was more than Sylvia could bear, and she hastened to interrupt the flow of her aunt's reminiscences.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have not heard from Aunt Emma lately--at least, you have not told me of her letters.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I suppose you have not seen her while I have been ill?"
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading I suppose you have not seen her while I have been ill?"
implyverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪ/
express or state indirectly
From this reading Miss Munns pursed up her lips in a manner which seemed to imply that she was in possession of some weighty secret, but from motives of prudence was resolved to conceal it from the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
interruptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpt/
make a break in
From this reading But this was more than Sylvia could bear, and she hastened to interrupt the flow of her aunt's reminiscences.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Munns pursed up her lips in a manner which seemed to imply that she was in possession of some weighty secret, but from motives of prudence was resolved to conceal it from the world.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
in the recent past
From this reading "You have not heard from Aunt Emma lately--at least, you have not told me of her letters.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "You have not heard from Aunt Emma lately--at least, you have not told me of her letters.
the literary culture
From this reading "You have not heard from Aunt Emma lately--at least, you have not told me of her letters.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Miss Munns pursed up her lips in a manner which seemed to imply that she was in possession of some weighty secret, but from motives of prudence was resolved to conceal it from the world.
hear with intention
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Miss Munns pursed up her lips in a manner which seemed to imply that she was in possession of some weighty secret, but from motives of prudence was resolved to conceal it from the world.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You have not heard from Aunt Emma lately--at least, you have not told me of her letters.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Munns pursed up her lips in a manner which seemed to imply that she was in possession of some weighty secret, but from motives of prudence was resolved to conceal it from the world.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But this was more than Sylvia could bear, and she hastened to interrupt the flow of her aunt's reminiscences.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Miss Munns pursed up her lips in a manner which seemed to imply that she was in possession of some weighty secret, but from motives of prudence was resolved to conceal it from the world.
Munns
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From this reading Miss Munns pursed up her lips in a manner which seemed to imply that she was in possession of some weighty secret, but from motives of prudence was resolved to conceal it from the world.
not any; not one
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But this was more than Sylvia could bear, and she hastened to interrupt the flow of her aunt's reminiscences.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Miss Munns pursed up her lips in a manner which seemed to imply that she was in possession of some weighty secret, but from motives of prudence was resolved to conceal it from the world.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading Miss Munns pursed up her lips in a manner which seemed to imply that she was in possession of some weighty secret, but from motives of prudence was resolved to conceal it from the world.
pursedverbUS /pɜːrst/
past form of “purse” — contract one's lips into a rounded shape
From this reading Miss Munns pursed up her lips in a manner which seemed to imply that she was in possession of some weighty secret, but from motives of prudence was resolved to conceal it from the world.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading But this was more than Sylvia could bear, and she hastened to interrupt the flow of her aunt's reminiscences.
determined
From this reading Miss Munns pursed up her lips in a manner which seemed to imply that she was in possession of some weighty secret, but from motives of prudence was resolved to conceal it from the world.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Miss Munns pursed up her lips in a manner which seemed to imply that she was in possession of some weighty secret, but from motives of prudence was resolved to conceal it from the world.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I suppose you have not seen her while I have been ill?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Miss Munns pursed up her lips in a manner which seemed to imply that she was in possession of some weighty secret, but from motives of prudence was resolved to conceal it from the world.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose you have not seen her while I have been ill?"
Sylvia
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From this reading But this was more than Sylvia could bear, and she hastened to interrupt the flow of her aunt's reminiscences.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But this was more than Sylvia could bear, and she hastened to interrupt the flow of her aunt's reminiscences.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But this was more than Sylvia could bear, and she hastened to interrupt the flow of her aunt's reminiscences.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this was more than Sylvia could bear, and she hastened to interrupt the flow of her aunt's reminiscences.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "You have not heard from Aunt Emma lately--at least, you have not told me of her letters.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Miss Munns pursed up her lips in a manner which seemed to imply that she was in possession of some weighty secret, but from motives of prudence was resolved to conceal it from the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
weightyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪti/
having relatively great weight; heavy
From this reading Miss Munns pursed up her lips in a manner which seemed to imply that she was in possession of some weighty secret, but from motives of prudence was resolved to conceal it from the world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No, Bridgie did not know them, but her expression seemed to denote that she was quite ready to listen to their family history, in addition to those which she had already heard.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I suppose you have not seen her while I have been ill?"
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Miss Munns pursed up her lips in a manner which seemed to imply that she was in possession of some weighty secret, but from motives of prudence was resolved to conceal it from the world.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have not heard from Aunt Emma lately--at least, you have not told me of her letters.
