used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Starke seemed struck with his look and manner, and made a stiff half courtesy.
abuseverbUS /əˈbjuːs/
treat badly
From this reading Do not let me abuse your kindness."
accentsnounUS /ˈæksents/
plural of “accent” — distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading "Already?" said Helen, with faltering accents, as she crept to Miss Starke's side while Leonard rose and bowed.
(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 "I am very grateful to you, madam," said he, with the grace that comes from all refinement of idea, "for allowing me to see Miss Helen.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "I am very grateful to you, madam," said he, with the grace that comes from all refinement of idea, "for allowing me to see Miss Helen.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "Already?" said Helen, with faltering accents, as she crept to Miss Starke's side while Leonard rose and bowed.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am very grateful to you, madam," said he, with the grace that comes from all refinement of idea, "for allowing me to see Miss Helen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Already?" said Helen, with faltering accents, as she crept to Miss Starke's side while Leonard rose and bowed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Already?" said Helen, with faltering accents, as she crept to Miss Starke's side while Leonard rose and bowed.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading "Already?" said Helen, with faltering accents, as she crept to Miss Starke's side while Leonard rose and bowed.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "I am very grateful to you, madam," said he, with the grace that comes from all refinement of idea, "for allowing me to see Miss Helen.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading A form more rigid than Miss Starke's it was hard to conceive.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Miss Starke seemed struck with his look and manner, and made a stiff half courtesy.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading "Already?" said Helen, with faltering accents, as she crept to Miss Starke's side while Leonard rose and bowed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do not let me abuse your kindness."
falteringnounUS /ˈfɔːltərɪŋ/
the act of pausing uncertainly
From this reading "Already?" said Helen, with faltering accents, as she crept to Miss Starke's side while Leonard rose and bowed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am very grateful to you, madam," said he, with the grace that comes from all refinement of idea, "for allowing me to see Miss Helen.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading A form more rigid than Miss Starke's it was hard to conceive.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I am very grateful to you, madam," said he, with the grace that comes from all refinement of idea, "for allowing me to see Miss Helen.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "I am very grateful to you, madam," said he, with the grace that comes from all refinement of idea, "for allowing me to see Miss Helen.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading "I am very grateful to you, madam," said he, with the grace that comes from all refinement of idea, "for allowing me to see Miss Helen.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Miss Starke seemed struck with his look and manner, and made a stiff half courtesy.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A form more rigid than Miss Starke's it was hard to conceive.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am very grateful to you, madam," said he, with the grace that comes from all refinement of idea, "for allowing me to see Miss Helen.
(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 "Already?" said Helen, with faltering accents, as she crept to Miss Starke's side while Leonard rose and bowed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Starke seemed struck with his look and manner, and made a stiff half courtesy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am very grateful to you, madam," said he, with the grace that comes from all refinement of idea, "for allowing me to see Miss Helen.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I am very grateful to you, madam," said he, with the grace that comes from all refinement of idea, "for allowing me to see Miss Helen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A form more rigid than Miss Starke's it was hard to conceive.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Do not let me abuse your kindness."
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading "Already?" said Helen, with faltering accents, as she crept to Miss Starke's side while Leonard rose and bowed.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Do not let me abuse your kindness."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Miss Starke seemed struck with his look and manner, and made a stiff half courtesy.
a woman of refinement
From this reading "I am very grateful to you, madam," said he, with the grace that comes from all refinement of idea, "for allowing me to see Miss Helen.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Miss Starke seemed struck with his look and manner, and made a stiff half courtesy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Miss Starke seemed struck with his look and manner, and made a stiff half courtesy.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am very grateful to you, madam," said he, with the grace that comes from all refinement of idea, "for allowing me to see Miss Helen.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Already?" said Helen, with faltering accents, as she crept to Miss Starke's side while Leonard rose and bowed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A form more rigid than Miss Starke's it was hard to conceive.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Do not let me abuse your kindness."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I am very grateful to you, madam," said he, with the grace that comes from all refinement of idea, "for allowing me to see Miss Helen.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading "I am very grateful to you, madam," said he, with the grace that comes from all refinement of idea, "for allowing me to see Miss Helen.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading A form more rigid than Miss Starke's it was hard to conceive.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "Already?" said Helen, with faltering accents, as she crept to Miss Starke's side while Leonard rose and bowed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Already?" said Helen, with faltering accents, as she crept to Miss Starke's side while Leonard rose and bowed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I am very grateful to you, madam," said he, with the grace that comes from all refinement of idea, "for allowing me to see Miss Helen.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Miss Starke seemed struck with his look and manner, and made a stiff half courtesy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Already?" said Helen, with faltering accents, as she crept to Miss Starke's side while Leonard rose and bowed.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Already?" said Helen, with faltering accents, as she crept to Miss Starke's side while Leonard rose and bowed.
Starke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Starke seemed struck with his look and manner, and made a stiff half courtesy.
Starke's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Already?" said Helen, with faltering accents, as she crept to Miss Starke's side while Leonard rose and bowed.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading Miss Starke seemed struck with his look and manner, and made a stiff half courtesy.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Miss Starke seemed struck with his look and manner, and made a stiff half courtesy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A form more rigid than Miss Starke's it was hard to conceive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am very grateful to you, madam," said he, with the grace that comes from all refinement of idea, "for allowing me to see Miss Helen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I am very grateful to you, madam," said he, with the grace that comes from all refinement of idea, "for allowing me to see Miss Helen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Already?" said Helen, with faltering accents, as she crept to Miss Starke's side while Leonard rose and bowed.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I am very grateful to you, madam," said he, with the grace that comes from all refinement of idea, "for allowing me to see Miss Helen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A form more rigid than Miss Starke's it was hard to conceive.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Already?" said Helen, with faltering accents, as she crept to Miss Starke's side while Leonard rose and bowed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Already?" said Helen, with faltering accents, as she crept to Miss Starke's side while Leonard rose and bowed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am very grateful to you, madam," said he, with the grace that comes from all refinement of idea, "for allowing me to see Miss Helen.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do not let me abuse your kindness."
