used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A butler answered the bell--but not the usual butler.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading “I would like an interview with Lady Deland,” said Nancy, bowing and smiling with affected gentility.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
(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 It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I would like an interview with Lady Deland,” said Nancy, bowing and smiling with affected gentility.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
Andy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading A butler answered the bell--but not the usual butler.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading “I will take in your card, madame,” Nick replied, with blank countenance.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading “I would like an interview with Lady Deland,” said Nancy, bowing and smiling with affected gentility.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A butler answered the bell--but not the usual butler.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading A butler answered the bell--but not the usual butler.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading “I will take in your card, madame,” Nick replied, with blank countenance.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
coerciveadjectiveUS /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/
serving or intended to coerce
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
confederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading “I will take in your card, madame,” Nick replied, with blank countenance.
Deland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
effronterynounUS /ɪˈfrʌntəri/
audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
gentilitynounUS /dʒenˈtɪlɪti/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading “I would like an interview with Lady Deland,” said Nancy, bowing and smiling with affected gentility.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I would like an interview with Lady Deland,” said Nancy, bowing and smiling with affected gentility.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading “I would like an interview with Lady Deland,” said Nancy, bowing and smiling with affected gentility.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
knavishadjective
marked by skill in deception
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “I would like an interview with Lady Deland,” said Nancy, bowing and smiling with affected gentility.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I would like an interview with Lady Deland,” said Nancy, bowing and smiling with affected gentility.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading “I will take in your card, madame,” Nick replied, with blank countenance.
Margatenoun
a grunt with a red mouth that is found from Florida to Brazil
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
NICKverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A butler answered the bell--but not the usual butler.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I will take in your card, madame,” Nick replied, with blank countenance.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I would like an interview with Lady Deland,” said Nancy, bowing and smiling with affected gentility.
Selig
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “I would like an interview with Lady Deland,” said Nancy, bowing and smiling with affected gentility.
carry out
From this reading “I will take in your card, madame,” Nick replied, with blank countenance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading A butler answered the bell--but not the usual butler.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
at the time that
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I will take in your card, madame,” Nick replied, with blank countenance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was after two o’clock that afternoon when Nancy Selig, following instructions received from Andy Margate, rang the bell at the Deland residence and prepared, with all the nerve and effrontery of one of her class, to carry out the coercive design of her knavish confederate.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I would like an interview with Lady Deland,” said Nancy, bowing and smiling with affected gentility.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I will take in your card, madame,” Nick replied, with blank countenance.
