used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Minna tapped her foot on the floor and frowned, resting her chin on her hand as she leaned a little forward in her chair.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For a moment she felt a strong impulse to spring up, hasten after Madame Vincenzini, take her by her plump, good-natured shoulders and say, in firm, decided tones:
anew
From this reading Then she let her eyes wander round the large, pleasant room, into which the south sun was pouring warmly, and she frowned again.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Minna tapped her foot on the floor and frowned, resting her chin on her hand as she leaned a little forward in her chair.
annoyingadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Minna tapped her foot on the floor and frowned, resting her chin on her hand as she leaned a little forward in her chair.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For a moment she felt a strong impulse to spring up, hasten after Madame Vincenzini, take her by her plump, good-natured shoulders and say, in firm, decided tones:
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Minna tapped her foot on the floor and frowned, resting her chin on her hand as she leaned a little forward in her chair.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Minna tapped her foot on the floor and frowned, resting her chin on her hand as she leaned a little forward in her chair.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
darklyadverbUS /ˈdɑːrkli/
without light
From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
recognizable; marked
From this reading For a moment she felt a strong impulse to spring up, hasten after Madame Vincenzini, take her by her plump, good-natured shoulders and say, in firm, decided tones:
the act of departing
From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading ‘Signora, it will not do.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Then she let her eyes wander round the large, pleasant room, into which the south sun was pouring warmly, and she frowned again.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading For a moment she felt a strong impulse to spring up, hasten after Madame Vincenzini, take her by her plump, good-natured shoulders and say, in firm, decided tones:
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading For a moment she felt a strong impulse to spring up, hasten after Madame Vincenzini, take her by her plump, good-natured shoulders and say, in firm, decided tones:
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Minna tapped her foot on the floor and frowned, resting her chin on her hand as she leaned a little forward in her chair.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Minna tapped her foot on the floor and frowned, resting her chin on her hand as she leaned a little forward in her chair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment she felt a strong impulse to spring up, hasten after Madame Vincenzini, take her by her plump, good-natured shoulders and say, in firm, decided tones:
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Minna tapped her foot on the floor and frowned, resting her chin on her hand as she leaned a little forward in her chair.
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading Minna tapped her foot on the floor and frowned, resting her chin on her hand as she leaned a little forward in her chair.
in a gradual manner
From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading For a moment she felt a strong impulse to spring up, hasten after Madame Vincenzini, take her by her plump, good-natured shoulders and say, in firm, decided tones:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Minna tapped her foot on the floor and frowned, resting her chin on her hand as she leaned a little forward in her chair.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading For a moment she felt a strong impulse to spring up, hasten after Madame Vincenzini, take her by her plump, good-natured shoulders and say, in firm, decided tones:
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
an instinctive motive
From this reading For a moment she felt a strong impulse to spring up, hasten after Madame Vincenzini, take her by her plump, good-natured shoulders and say, in firm, decided tones:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Minna tapped her foot on the floor and frowned, resting her chin on her hand as she leaned a little forward in her chair.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then she let her eyes wander round the large, pleasant room, into which the south sun was pouring warmly, and she frowned again.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
and nothing more
From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then she let her eyes wander round the large, pleasant room, into which the south sun was pouring warmly, and she frowned again.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Minna tapped her foot on the floor and frowned, resting her chin on her hand as she leaned a little forward in her chair.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Then she let her eyes wander round the large, pleasant room, into which the south sun was pouring warmly, and she frowned again.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Minna tapped her foot on the floor and frowned, resting her chin on her hand as she leaned a little forward in her chair.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading For a moment she felt a strong impulse to spring up, hasten after Madame Vincenzini, take her by her plump, good-natured shoulders and say, in firm, decided tones:
Minna
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From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment she felt a strong impulse to spring up, hasten after Madame Vincenzini, take her by her plump, good-natured shoulders and say, in firm, decided tones:
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ‘Signora, it will not do.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
padrona
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From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Then she let her eyes wander round the large, pleasant room, into which the south sun was pouring warmly, and she frowned again.
plumpadjectiveUS /plʌmp/
sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
From this reading For a moment she felt a strong impulse to spring up, hasten after Madame Vincenzini, take her by her plump, good-natured shoulders and say, in firm, decided tones:
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Then she let her eyes wander round the large, pleasant room, into which the south sun was pouring warmly, and she frowned again.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Minna tapped her foot on the floor and frowned, resting her chin on her hand as she leaned a little forward in her chair.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Then she let her eyes wander round the large, pleasant room, into which the south sun was pouring warmly, and she frowned again.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Then she let her eyes wander round the large, pleasant room, into which the south sun was pouring warmly, and she frowned again.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
express in words
From this reading For a moment she felt a strong impulse to spring up, hasten after Madame Vincenzini, take her by her plump, good-natured shoulders and say, in firm, decided tones:
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Minna tapped her foot on the floor and frowned, resting her chin on her hand as she leaned a little forward in her chair.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading For a moment she felt a strong impulse to spring up, hasten after Madame Vincenzini, take her by her plump, good-natured shoulders and say, in firm, decided tones:
Signoranoun
an Italian title of address equivalent to Mrs. when used before a name
From this reading ‘Signora, it will not do.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Then she let her eyes wander round the large, pleasant room, into which the south sun was pouring warmly, and she frowned again.
the season of growth
From this reading For a moment she felt a strong impulse to spring up, hasten after Madame Vincenzini, take her by her plump, good-natured shoulders and say, in firm, decided tones:
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading For a moment she felt a strong impulse to spring up, hasten after Madame Vincenzini, take her by her plump, good-natured shoulders and say, in firm, decided tones:
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Then she let her eyes wander round the large, pleasant room, into which the south sun was pouring warmly, and she frowned again.
carry out
From this reading For a moment she felt a strong impulse to spring up, hasten after Madame Vincenzini, take her by her plump, good-natured shoulders and say, in firm, decided tones:
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading Minna tapped her foot on the floor and frowned, resting her chin on her hand as she leaned a little forward in her chair.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she let her eyes wander round the large, pleasant room, into which the south sun was pouring warmly, and she frowned again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a moment she felt a strong impulse to spring up, hasten after Madame Vincenzini, take her by her plump, good-natured shoulders and say, in firm, decided tones:
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading For a moment she felt a strong impulse to spring up, hasten after Madame Vincenzini, take her by her plump, good-natured shoulders and say, in firm, decided tones:
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
in the direction of
From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For a moment she felt a strong impulse to spring up, hasten after Madame Vincenzini, take her by her plump, good-natured shoulders and say, in firm, decided tones:
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
Vincenzini
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From this reading For a moment she felt a strong impulse to spring up, hasten after Madame Vincenzini, take her by her plump, good-natured shoulders and say, in firm, decided tones:
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Then she let her eyes wander round the large, pleasant room, into which the south sun was pouring warmly, and she frowned again.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Then she let her eyes wander round the large, pleasant room, into which the south sun was pouring warmly, and she frowned again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then she let her eyes wander round the large, pleasant room, into which the south sun was pouring warmly, and she frowned again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ‘It is too annoying!’ said Minna Hastings aloud, looking darkly towards the door which the _padrona_ had just closed behind her, more gently than usual, on taking her departure.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ‘Signora, it will not do.
