used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BOMBSHELL "Good morning, Miss Brent."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Good morning," she responded, and made to go upstairs to take off her hat and coat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
BOMBSHELLnounUS /ˈbɑːmʃel/
an entertainer who has a sensational effect
From this reading A BOMBSHELL "Good morning, Miss Brent."
Bonsor
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From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
Bonsor's
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From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
BrentnounUS /brent/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading A BOMBSHELL "Good morning, Miss Brent."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading "Good morning," she responded, and made to go upstairs to take off her hat and coat.
confideverbUS /kənˈfaɪd/
reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mrs. Bonsor's tone was that of a trusted friend of many years' standing.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Good morning," she responded, and made to go upstairs to take off her hat and coat.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A BOMBSHELL "Good morning, Miss Brent."
graciousnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsnəs/
excellence of manners or social conduct
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "Good morning," she responded, and made to go upstairs to take off her hat and coat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Good morning," she responded, and made to go upstairs to take off her hat and coat.
honeyedadjective
with honey added
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
be the source of pain
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
I'm
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From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
and nothing more
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Good morning," she responded, and made to go upstairs to take off her hat and coat.
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 Mrs. Bonsor's tone was that of a trusted friend of many years' standing.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A BOMBSHELL "Good morning, Miss Brent."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A BOMBSHELL "Good morning, Miss Brent."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Good morning," she responded, and made to go upstairs to take off her hat and coat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
Patricia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "Good morning," she responded, and made to go upstairs to take off her hat and coat.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Good morning," she responded, and made to go upstairs to take off her hat and coat.
having a supporting base
From this reading Mrs. Bonsor's tone was that of a trusted friend of many years' standing.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
carry out
From this reading "Good morning," she responded, and made to go upstairs to take off her hat and coat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Good morning," she responded, and made to go upstairs to take off her hat and coat.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Mrs. Bonsor's tone was that of a trusted friend of many years' standing.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading Mrs. Bonsor's tone was that of a trusted friend of many years' standing.
on a floor above
From this reading "Good morning," she responded, and made to go upstairs to take off her hat and coat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
a late time of life
From this reading Mrs. Bonsor's tone was that of a trusted friend of many years' standing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I congratulate you," proceeded Mrs. Bonsor in honeyed tones; "but I'm just a little hurt that you did not confide in me."
ZoonounUS /zuː/
the facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition
From this reading Patricia was surprised at the graciousness of Mrs. Bonsor's salutation, particularly after the episode of the Zoo on the previous afternoon.
