used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Fatima gave me a mischievous glance.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "'If there is, sir,' said I, 'I am not in the secret.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I could not have criticized my dear and respected old friends so freely; but yet I knew that Fatima only spoke the truth.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "'Mary,' said my father, 'is there any mystery connected with this tea-party at Miss Brooke's?'
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "The subject was unexpectedly renewed at dinner.
Brooke'snounUS /brʊks/
possessive form of “brooke” — English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading "'Mary,' said my father, 'is there any mystery connected with this tea-party at Miss Brooke's?'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I could not have criticized my dear and respected old friends so freely; but yet I knew that Fatima only spoke the truth.
being joined in close association
From this reading "'Mary,' said my father, 'is there any mystery connected with this tea-party at Miss Brooke's?'
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I could not have criticized my dear and respected old friends so freely; but yet I knew that Fatima only spoke the truth.
criticizedverbUS /ˈkrɪtəsaɪzd/
past form of “criticize” — find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading "I could not have criticized my dear and respected old friends so freely; but yet I knew that Fatima only spoke the truth.
dearly loved
From this reading "I could not have criticized my dear and respected old friends so freely; but yet I knew that Fatima only spoke the truth.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "The subject was unexpectedly renewed at dinner.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "'Mary,' said my father, 'is there any mystery connected with this tea-party at Miss Brooke's?'
FatimanounUS /ˈfæθɪmə/
youngest daughter of the prophet Mohammed and wife of the fourth calif Ali; revered especially by Shiite Muslims (606-632)
From this reading "I could not have criticized my dear and respected old friends so freely; but yet I knew that Fatima only spoke the truth.
in a free manner
From this reading "I could not have criticized my dear and respected old friends so freely; but yet I knew that Fatima only spoke the truth.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I could not have criticized my dear and respected old friends so freely; but yet I knew that Fatima only spoke the truth.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Fatima gave me a mischievous glance.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "Fatima gave me a mischievous glance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I could not have criticized my dear and respected old friends so freely; but yet I knew that Fatima only spoke the truth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I could not have criticized my dear and respected old friends so freely; but yet I knew that Fatima only spoke the truth.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "'If there is, sir,' said I, 'I am not in the secret.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "'If there is, sir,' said I, 'I am not in the secret.'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "'Mary,' said my father, 'is there any mystery connected with this tea-party at Miss Brooke's?'
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I could not have criticized my dear and respected old friends so freely; but yet I knew that Fatima only spoke the truth.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "'Mary,' said my father, 'is there any mystery connected with this tea-party at Miss Brooke's?'
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Fatima gave me a mischievous glance.
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading "Fatima gave me a mischievous glance.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "'Mary,' said my father, 'is there any mystery connected with this tea-party at Miss Brooke's?'
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I could not have criticized my dear and respected old friends so freely; but yet I knew that Fatima only spoke the truth.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading "'Mary,' said my father, 'is there any mystery connected with this tea-party at Miss Brooke's?'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I could not have criticized my dear and respected old friends so freely; but yet I knew that Fatima only spoke the truth.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I could not have criticized my dear and respected old friends so freely; but yet I knew that Fatima only spoke the truth.
and nothing more
From this reading "I could not have criticized my dear and respected old friends so freely; but yet I knew that Fatima only spoke the truth.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading "The subject was unexpectedly renewed at dinner.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading "I could not have criticized my dear and respected old friends so freely; but yet I knew that Fatima only spoke the truth.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "'Mary,' said my father, 'is there any mystery connected with this tea-party at Miss Brooke's?'
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading "'If there is, sir,' said I, 'I am not in the secret.'
term of address for a man
From this reading "'If there is, sir,' said I, 'I am not in the secret.'
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I could not have criticized my dear and respected old friends so freely; but yet I knew that Fatima only spoke the truth.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "I could not have criticized my dear and respected old friends so freely; but yet I knew that Fatima only spoke the truth.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "The subject was unexpectedly renewed at dinner.
tea-party
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From this reading "'Mary,' said my father, 'is there any mystery connected with this tea-party at Miss Brooke's?'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I could not have criticized my dear and respected old friends so freely; but yet I knew that Fatima only spoke the truth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I could not have criticized my dear and respected old friends so freely; but yet I knew that Fatima only spoke the truth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "'Mary,' said my father, 'is there any mystery connected with this tea-party at Miss Brooke's?'
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "'Mary,' said my father, 'is there any mystery connected with this tea-party at Miss Brooke's?'
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "I could not have criticized my dear and respected old friends so freely; but yet I knew that Fatima only spoke the truth.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading "The subject was unexpectedly renewed at dinner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The subject was unexpectedly renewed at dinner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "'Mary,' said my father, 'is there any mystery connected with this tea-party at Miss Brooke's?'
but in spite of that
From this reading "I could not have criticized my dear and respected old friends so freely; but yet I knew that Fatima only spoke the truth.
