used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She believes, too, in open windows, to a point inconceivable in a retired cook.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
ALF
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From this reading DUCKIE, ALF PINTO, BEATRICE, AND ERN Mrs. Duckie has only one fault.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND MRS.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
BEATRICEnounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading DUCKIE, ALF PINTO, BEATRICE, AND ERN Mrs. Duckie has only one fault.
believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She believes, too, in open windows, to a point inconceivable in a retired cook.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
cleanlinessnounUS /ˈklenlinɪs/
the habit of keeping free of superficial imperfections
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
ContinentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading She believes, too, in open windows, to a point inconceivable in a retired cook.
DESCRIBINGverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading DESCRIBING MR.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
DUCKIE
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From this reading DUCKIE, ALF PINTO, BEATRICE, AND ERN Mrs. Duckie has only one fault.
ERNnoun
bulky greyish-brown eagle with a short wedge-shaped white tail; of Europe and Greenland
From this reading DUCKIE, ALF PINTO, BEATRICE, AND ERN Mrs. Duckie has only one fault.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading DUCKIE, ALF PINTO, BEATRICE, AND ERN Mrs. Duckie has only one fault.
fervidadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvəd/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DUCKIE, ALF PINTO, BEATRICE, AND ERN Mrs. Duckie has only one fault.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
inconceivableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbəl/
totally unlikely
From this reading She believes, too, in open windows, to a point inconceivable in a retired cook.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
a form of address for a man
From this reading DESCRIBING MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading AND MRS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DUCKIE, ALF PINTO, BEATRICE, AND ERN Mrs. Duckie has only one fault.
and nothing more
From this reading DUCKIE, ALF PINTO, BEATRICE, AND ERN Mrs. Duckie has only one fault.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She believes, too, in open windows, to a point inconceivable in a retired cook.
PINTOnounUS /ˈpɪntoʊ/
a spotted or calico horse or pony
From this reading DUCKIE, ALF PINTO, BEATRICE, AND ERN Mrs. Duckie has only one fault.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading She believes, too, in open windows, to a point inconceivable in a retired cook.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading She believes, too, in open windows, to a point inconceivable in a retired cook.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She believes, too, in open windows, to a point inconceivable in a retired cook.
spotlessnessnoun
the state of being spotlessly clean
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She believes, too, in open windows, to a point inconceivable in a retired cook.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She believes, too, in open windows, to a point inconceivable in a retired cook.
towelsnounUS /ˈtaʊəlz/
plural of “towel” — a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
un-English
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From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
precisely as stated
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading Her virtues are many, chief among them an almost fervid cleanliness, displaying itself in the spotlessness of the rooms and an affection for fresh towels that is Continental--certainly very un-English.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading She believes, too, in open windows, to a point inconceivable in a retired cook.
