used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DARK HOUR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If she patronized me, I should grow savage and show my teeth; and, as I have no desire to break the peace, we had better remain strangers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If she patronized me, I should grow savage and show my teeth; and, as I have no desire to break the peace, we had better remain strangers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I shall do nothing of the kind; I was not made to be a fine lady's _protegee_.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading If she patronized me, I should grow savage and show my teeth; and, as I have no desire to break the peace, we had better remain strangers.
terminate
From this reading If she patronized me, I should grow savage and show my teeth; and, as I have no desire to break the peace, we had better remain strangers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Dear Magdalene certainly has a temper!" finished Phillis, with a wicked little sneer.
Cheyne
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From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A DARK HOUR.
dearly loved
From this reading Dear Magdalene certainly has a temper!" finished Phillis, with a wicked little sneer.
recognizable; marked
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading If she patronized me, I should grow savage and show my teeth; and, as I have no desire to break the peace, we had better remain strangers.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I shall do nothing of the kind; I was not made to be a fine lady's _protegee_.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
something many people believe that is false
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "I shall do nothing of the kind; I was not made to be a fine lady's _protegee_.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Dear Magdalene certainly has a temper!" finished Phillis, with a wicked little sneer.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading If she patronized me, I should grow savage and show my teeth; and, as I have no desire to break the peace, we had better remain strangers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If she patronized me, I should grow savage and show my teeth; and, as I have no desire to break the peace, we had better remain strangers.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If she patronized me, I should grow savage and show my teeth; and, as I have no desire to break the peace, we had better remain strangers.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A DARK HOUR.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "I shall do nothing of the kind; I was not made to be a fine lady's _protegee_.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "I shall do nothing of the kind; I was not made to be a fine lady's _protegee_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dear Magdalene certainly has a temper!" finished Phillis, with a wicked little sneer.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "I shall do nothing of the kind; I was not made to be a fine lady's _protegee_.
Magdalene
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From this reading Dear Magdalene certainly has a temper!" finished Phillis, with a wicked little sneer.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If she patronized me, I should grow savage and show my teeth; and, as I have no desire to break the peace, we had better remain strangers.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If she patronized me, I should grow savage and show my teeth; and, as I have no desire to break the peace, we had better remain strangers.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
not any; not one
From this reading If she patronized me, I should grow savage and show my teeth; and, as I have no desire to break the peace, we had better remain strangers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I shall do nothing of the kind; I was not made to be a fine lady's _protegee_.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I shall do nothing of the kind; I was not made to be a fine lady's _protegee_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
patronizedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzd/
having patronage or clients
From this reading If she patronized me, I should grow savage and show my teeth; and, as I have no desire to break the peace, we had better remain strangers.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading If she patronized me, I should grow savage and show my teeth; and, as I have no desire to break the peace, we had better remain strangers.
Phillis
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From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
protegeenoun
a woman protege
From this reading "I shall do nothing of the kind; I was not made to be a fine lady's _protegee_.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading If she patronized me, I should grow savage and show my teeth; and, as I have no desire to break the peace, we had better remain strangers.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading If she patronized me, I should grow savage and show my teeth; and, as I have no desire to break the peace, we had better remain strangers.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall do nothing of the kind; I was not made to be a fine lady's _protegee_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If she patronized me, I should grow savage and show my teeth; and, as I have no desire to break the peace, we had better remain strangers.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading If she patronized me, I should grow savage and show my teeth; and, as I have no desire to break the peace, we had better remain strangers.
sneerverbUS /snɪr/
express through a scornful smile
From this reading Dear Magdalene certainly has a temper!" finished Phillis, with a wicked little sneer.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading If she patronized me, I should grow savage and show my teeth; and, as I have no desire to break the peace, we had better remain strangers.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading If she patronized me, I should grow savage and show my teeth; and, as I have no desire to break the peace, we had better remain strangers.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Dear Magdalene certainly has a temper!" finished Phillis, with a wicked little sneer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
precisely as stated
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If she patronized me, I should grow savage and show my teeth; and, as I have no desire to break the peace, we had better remain strangers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
which person or people
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading Dear Magdalene certainly has a temper!" finished Phillis, with a wicked little sneer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I should go one evening, if I were you: it is easy to see that Mrs. Cheyne has taken a fancy to you," said Nan, who was much interested by this recital; but to this Phillis replied, with a very decided shake of the head,--
