used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “No,” replied the child; A blank, stupid expression replacing her excitement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading “No,” replied the child; A blank, stupid expression replacing her excitement.
Carrie
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From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
a young person of either sex
From this reading “No,” replied the child; A blank, stupid expression replacing her excitement.
damsonnounUS /ˈdæmsən/
dark purple plum of the damson tree
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
divisible by two
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading “No,” replied the child; A blank, stupid expression replacing her excitement.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “No,” replied the child; A blank, stupid expression replacing her excitement.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
a social unit living together
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
GrandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Is this your mother, Sissy?” inquired Grandma Padgett.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is this your mother, Sissy?” inquired Grandma Padgett.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Mamma?”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Is this your mother, Sissy?” inquired Grandma Padgett.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
not any; not one
From this reading “No,” replied the child; A blank, stupid expression replacing her excitement.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
Padgett
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From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
preservesnounUS /prəˈzɜːrvz/
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
QuakernounUS /ˈkweɪkər/
a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
replacingnounUS /rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/
the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
From this reading “No,” replied the child; A blank, stupid expression replacing her excitement.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “No,” replied the child; A blank, stupid expression replacing her excitement.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
Sebastian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
SissynounUS /ˈsɪsi/
a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive
From this reading “Is this your mother, Sissy?” inquired Grandma Padgett.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading “No,” replied the child; A blank, stupid expression replacing her excitement.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Is this your mother, Sissy?” inquired Grandma Padgett.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Neither William Sebastian, the Quaker landlord, nor his wife, returning with the damson preserves in her hand--not even Grandma Padgett and her family, looked at Fairy Carrie more anxiously than the lawyer.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Is this your mother, Sissy?” inquired Grandma Padgett.
