used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LADY TANAGRA TAKES A HAND At a quarter to five Patricia left the library to go upstairs to put on her hat and coat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Finished?" interrogated that lady in a tone of voice that implied she was perfectly well aware of the fact that it wanted still a quarter of an hour to the time at which Patricia was supposed to be free.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LADY TANAGRA TAKES A HAND At a quarter to five Patricia left the library to go upstairs to put on her hat and coat.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading There was something in her voice and appearance that prompted Mrs. Bonsor to smile her artificial smile and remark that she thought Patricia was quite right, the weather being very trying.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading There was something in her voice and appearance that prompted Mrs. Bonsor to smile her artificial smile and remark that she thought Patricia was quite right, the weather being very trying.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LADY TANAGRA TAKES A HAND At a quarter to five Patricia left the library to go upstairs to put on her hat and coat.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading "Finished?" interrogated that lady in a tone of voice that implied she was perfectly well aware of the fact that it wanted still a quarter of an hour to the time at which Patricia was supposed to be free.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Finished?" interrogated that lady in a tone of voice that implied she was perfectly well aware of the fact that it wanted still a quarter of an hour to the time at which Patricia was supposed to be free.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There was something in her voice and appearance that prompted Mrs. Bonsor to smile her artificial smile and remark that she thought Patricia was quite right, the weather being very trying.
Bonsor
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From this reading In the hall she encountered Mrs. Bonsor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "No; there is still some left; but I'm going home," said Patricia.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading LADY TANAGRA TAKES A HAND At a quarter to five Patricia left the library to go upstairs to put on her hat and coat.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading In the hall she encountered Mrs. Bonsor.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "Finished?" interrogated that lady in a tone of voice that implied she was perfectly well aware of the fact that it wanted still a quarter of an hour to the time at which Patricia was supposed to be free.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading "Finished?" interrogated that lady in a tone of voice that implied she was perfectly well aware of the fact that it wanted still a quarter of an hour to the time at which Patricia was supposed to be free.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading LADY TANAGRA TAKES A HAND At a quarter to five Patricia left the library to go upstairs to put on her hat and coat.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "Finished?" interrogated that lady in a tone of voice that implied she was perfectly well aware of the fact that it wanted still a quarter of an hour to the time at which Patricia was supposed to be free.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading LADY TANAGRA TAKES A HAND At a quarter to five Patricia left the library to go upstairs to put on her hat and coat.
the act of departing
From this reading "No; there is still some left; but I'm going home," said Patricia.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading In the hall she encountered Mrs. Bonsor.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading LADY TANAGRA TAKES A HAND At a quarter to five Patricia left the library to go upstairs to put on her hat and coat.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading LADY TANAGRA TAKES A HAND At a quarter to five Patricia left the library to go upstairs to put on her hat and coat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LADY TANAGRA TAKES A HAND At a quarter to five Patricia left the library to go upstairs to put on her hat and coat.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "No; there is still some left; but I'm going home," said Patricia.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "Finished?" interrogated that lady in a tone of voice that implied she was perfectly well aware of the fact that it wanted still a quarter of an hour to the time at which Patricia was supposed to be free.
I'm
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From this reading "No; there is still some left; but I'm going home," said Patricia.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading "Finished?" interrogated that lady in a tone of voice that implied she was perfectly well aware of the fact that it wanted still a quarter of an hour to the time at which Patricia was supposed to be free.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the hall she encountered Mrs. Bonsor.
interrogatedverbUS /ˌɪnˈterəɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “interrogate” — transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication
From this reading "Finished?" interrogated that lady in a tone of voice that implied she was perfectly well aware of the fact that it wanted still a quarter of an hour to the time at which Patricia was supposed to be free.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No; there is still some left; but I'm going home," said Patricia.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Finished?" interrogated that lady in a tone of voice that implied she was perfectly well aware of the fact that it wanted still a quarter of an hour to the time at which Patricia was supposed to be free.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LADY TANAGRA TAKES A HAND At a quarter to five Patricia left the library to go upstairs to put on her hat and coat.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading LADY TANAGRA TAKES A HAND At a quarter to five Patricia left the library to go upstairs to put on her hat and coat.
a room where books are kept
From this reading LADY TANAGRA TAKES A HAND At a quarter to five Patricia left the library to go upstairs to put on her hat and coat.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In the hall she encountered Mrs. Bonsor.
not any; not one
From this reading "No; there is still some left; but I'm going home," said Patricia.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Finished?" interrogated that lady in a tone of voice that implied she was perfectly well aware of the fact that it wanted still a quarter of an hour to the time at which Patricia was supposed to be free.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LADY TANAGRA TAKES A HAND At a quarter to five Patricia left the library to go upstairs to put on her hat and coat.
Patricia
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From this reading LADY TANAGRA TAKES A HAND At a quarter to five Patricia left the library to go upstairs to put on her hat and coat.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "Finished?" interrogated that lady in a tone of voice that implied she was perfectly well aware of the fact that it wanted still a quarter of an hour to the time at which Patricia was supposed to be free.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading There was something in her voice and appearance that prompted Mrs. Bonsor to smile her artificial smile and remark that she thought Patricia was quite right, the weather being very trying.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading LADY TANAGRA TAKES A HAND At a quarter to five Patricia left the library to go upstairs to put on her hat and coat.
one of four equal parts
From this reading LADY TANAGRA TAKES A HAND At a quarter to five Patricia left the library to go upstairs to put on her hat and coat.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading There was something in her voice and appearance that prompted Mrs. Bonsor to smile her artificial smile and remark that she thought Patricia was quite right, the weather being very trying.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading There was something in her voice and appearance that prompted Mrs. Bonsor to smile her artificial smile and remark that she thought Patricia was quite right, the weather being very trying.
precisely, exactly
From this reading There was something in her voice and appearance that prompted Mrs. Bonsor to smile her artificial smile and remark that she thought Patricia was quite right, the weather being very trying.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No; there is still some left; but I'm going home," said Patricia.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the hall she encountered Mrs. Bonsor.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading There was something in her voice and appearance that prompted Mrs. Bonsor to smile her artificial smile and remark that she thought Patricia was quite right, the weather being very trying.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "No; there is still some left; but I'm going home," said Patricia.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something in her voice and appearance that prompted Mrs. Bonsor to smile her artificial smile and remark that she thought Patricia was quite right, the weather being very trying.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Finished?" interrogated that lady in a tone of voice that implied she was perfectly well aware of the fact that it wanted still a quarter of an hour to the time at which Patricia was supposed to be free.
required or under orders
From this reading "Finished?" interrogated that lady in a tone of voice that implied she was perfectly well aware of the fact that it wanted still a quarter of an hour to the time at which Patricia was supposed to be free.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading LADY TANAGRA TAKES A HAND At a quarter to five Patricia left the library to go upstairs to put on her hat and coat.
TANAGRA
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From this reading LADY TANAGRA TAKES A HAND At a quarter to five Patricia left the library to go upstairs to put on her hat and coat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Finished?" interrogated that lady in a tone of voice that implied she was perfectly well aware of the fact that it wanted still a quarter of an hour to the time at which Patricia was supposed to be free.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LADY TANAGRA TAKES A HAND At a quarter to five Patricia left the library to go upstairs to put on her hat and coat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "No; there is still some left; but I'm going home," said Patricia.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There was something in her voice and appearance that prompted Mrs. Bonsor to smile her artificial smile and remark that she thought Patricia was quite right, the weather being very trying.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Finished?" interrogated that lady in a tone of voice that implied she was perfectly well aware of the fact that it wanted still a quarter of an hour to the time at which Patricia was supposed to be free.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LADY TANAGRA TAKES A HAND At a quarter to five Patricia left the library to go upstairs to put on her hat and coat.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Finished?" interrogated that lady in a tone of voice that implied she was perfectly well aware of the fact that it wanted still a quarter of an hour to the time at which Patricia was supposed to be free.
hard to endure
From this reading There was something in her voice and appearance that prompted Mrs. Bonsor to smile her artificial smile and remark that she thought Patricia was quite right, the weather being very trying.
on a floor above
From this reading LADY TANAGRA TAKES A HAND At a quarter to five Patricia left the library to go upstairs to put on her hat and coat.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was something in her voice and appearance that prompted Mrs. Bonsor to smile her artificial smile and remark that she thought Patricia was quite right, the weather being very trying.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Finished?" interrogated that lady in a tone of voice that implied she was perfectly well aware of the fact that it wanted still a quarter of an hour to the time at which Patricia was supposed to be free.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "Finished?" interrogated that lady in a tone of voice that implied she was perfectly well aware of the fact that it wanted still a quarter of an hour to the time at which Patricia was supposed to be free.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Finished?" interrogated that lady in a tone of voice that implied she was perfectly well aware of the fact that it wanted still a quarter of an hour to the time at which Patricia was supposed to be free.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading There was something in her voice and appearance that prompted Mrs. Bonsor to smile her artificial smile and remark that she thought Patricia was quite right, the weather being very trying.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Finished?" interrogated that lady in a tone of voice that implied she was perfectly well aware of the fact that it wanted still a quarter of an hour to the time at which Patricia was supposed to be free.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Finished?" interrogated that lady in a tone of voice that implied she was perfectly well aware of the fact that it wanted still a quarter of an hour to the time at which Patricia was supposed to be free.
