used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MASQUERADE "Aunt Jane's poll parrot, what a mob!"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "If you go about saying that, Sally, it won't be hard to know who you are," she warned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The four girls, each in a domino exactly like the others, stood at the door of the Greys' immense drawing-room and surveyed the scene before them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If you go about saying that, Sally, it won't be hard to know who you are," she warned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The four girls, each in a domino exactly like the others, stood at the door of the Greys' immense drawing-room and surveyed the scene before them.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading THE MASQUERADE "Aunt Jane's poll parrot, what a mob!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If you go about saying that, Sally, it won't be hard to know who you are," she warned.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The four girls, each in a domino exactly like the others, stood at the door of the Greys' immense drawing-room and surveyed the scene before them.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was, of course, Sally who spoke.
dominonounUS /ˈdɑːmənoʊ/
United States rhythm and blues pianist and singer and composer (born in 1928)
From this reading The four girls, each in a domino exactly like the others, stood at the door of the Greys' immense drawing-room and surveyed the scene before them.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The four girls, each in a domino exactly like the others, stood at the door of the Greys' immense drawing-room and surveyed the scene before them.
drawing-room
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From this reading The four girls, each in a domino exactly like the others, stood at the door of the Greys' immense drawing-room and surveyed the scene before them.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The four girls, each in a domino exactly like the others, stood at the door of the Greys' immense drawing-room and surveyed the scene before them.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The four girls, each in a domino exactly like the others, stood at the door of the Greys' immense drawing-room and surveyed the scene before them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The four girls, each in a domino exactly like the others, stood at the door of the Greys' immense drawing-room and surveyed the scene before them.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The four girls, each in a domino exactly like the others, stood at the door of the Greys' immense drawing-room and surveyed the scene before them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "If you go about saying that, Sally, it won't be hard to know who you are," she warned.
Greys
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From this reading The four girls, each in a domino exactly like the others, stood at the door of the Greys' immense drawing-room and surveyed the scene before them.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "If you go about saying that, Sally, it won't be hard to know who you are," she warned.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you go about saying that, Sally, it won't be hard to know who you are," she warned.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The four girls, each in a domino exactly like the others, stood at the door of the Greys' immense drawing-room and surveyed the scene before them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The four girls, each in a domino exactly like the others, stood at the door of the Greys' immense drawing-room and surveyed the scene before them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, of course, Sally who spoke.
Jane's
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From this reading THE MASQUERADE "Aunt Jane's poll parrot, what a mob!"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "If you go about saying that, Sally, it won't be hard to know who you are," she warned.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Phyllis laughed softly.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The four girls, each in a domino exactly like the others, stood at the door of the Greys' immense drawing-room and surveyed the scene before them.
MASQUERADEverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
take part in a masquerade
From this reading THE MASQUERADE "Aunt Jane's poll parrot, what a mob!"
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading THE MASQUERADE "Aunt Jane's poll parrot, what a mob!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The four girls, each in a domino exactly like the others, stood at the door of the Greys' immense drawing-room and surveyed the scene before them.
others
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From this reading The four girls, each in a domino exactly like the others, stood at the door of the Greys' immense drawing-room and surveyed the scene before them.
parrotnounUS /ˈperət/
usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
From this reading THE MASQUERADE "Aunt Jane's poll parrot, what a mob!"
Phyllis
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From this reading Phyllis laughed softly.
pollnounUS /poʊl/
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
From this reading THE MASQUERADE "Aunt Jane's poll parrot, what a mob!"
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading It was, of course, Sally who spoke.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "If you go about saying that, Sally, it won't be hard to know who you are," she warned.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The four girls, each in a domino exactly like the others, stood at the door of the Greys' immense drawing-room and surveyed the scene before them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If you go about saying that, Sally, it won't be hard to know who you are," she warned.
with low volume
From this reading Phyllis laughed softly.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading It was, of course, Sally who spoke.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The four girls, each in a domino exactly like the others, stood at the door of the Greys' immense drawing-room and surveyed the scene before them.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading The four girls, each in a domino exactly like the others, stood at the door of the Greys' immense drawing-room and surveyed the scene before them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "If you go about saying that, Sally, it won't be hard to know who you are," she warned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MASQUERADE "Aunt Jane's poll parrot, what a mob!"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The four girls, each in a domino exactly like the others, stood at the door of the Greys' immense drawing-room and surveyed the scene before them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If you go about saying that, Sally, it won't be hard to know who you are," she warned.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading "If you go about saying that, Sally, it won't be hard to know who you are," she warned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was, of course, Sally who spoke.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE MASQUERADE "Aunt Jane's poll parrot, what a mob!"
which person or people
From this reading It was, of course, Sally who spoke.
won't
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From this reading "If you go about saying that, Sally, it won't be hard to know who you are," she warned.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you go about saying that, Sally, it won't be hard to know who you are," she warned.
