used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "My name is Horace," said "my man," blushing very decidedly, and retreating precipitately to a far corner of the room.
afflictionnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading I never 'ear the name without affliction."
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, dear me!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "My name is Horace," said "my man," blushing very decidedly, and retreating precipitately to a far corner of the room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
blushingadjectiveUS /ˈblʌʃɪŋ/
having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
From this reading "My name is Horace," said "my man," blushing very decidedly, and retreating precipitately to a far corner of the room.
consistency's
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From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "My name is Horace," said "my man," blushing very decidedly, and retreating precipitately to a far corner of the room.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
Cruden
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From this reading And my 'usband's name, Mrs Cruden, was 'Oward.
a female human offspring
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
dearly loved
From this reading "Ah, dear me!
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading "My name is Horace," said "my man," blushing very decidedly, and retreating precipitately to a far corner of the room.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
don't
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From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading I never 'ear the name without affliction."
any strong feeling
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "My name is Horace," said "my man," blushing very decidedly, and retreating precipitately to a far corner of the room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
goosenounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading "My name is Horace," said "my man," blushing very decidedly, and retreating precipitately to a far corner of the room.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I never 'ear the name without affliction."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
interposed
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From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My name is Horace," said "my man," blushing very decidedly, and retreating precipitately to a far corner of the room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
ManounUS /mɑː/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
engage in
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "My name is Horace," said "my man," blushing very decidedly, and retreating precipitately to a far corner of the room.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Ah, dear me!
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading And my 'usband's name, Mrs Cruden, was 'Oward.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My name is Horace," said "my man," blushing very decidedly, and retreating precipitately to a far corner of the room.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "My name is Horace," said "my man," blushing very decidedly, and retreating precipitately to a far corner of the room.
absolutely essential
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never 'ear the name without affliction."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "My name is Horace," said "my man," blushing very decidedly, and retreating precipitately to a far corner of the room.
Oward
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From this reading And my 'usband's name, Mrs Cruden, was 'Oward.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
precipitatelyadverb
at breakneck speed
From this reading "My name is Horace," said "my man," blushing very decidedly, and retreating precipitately to a far corner of the room.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading "My name is Horace," said "my man," blushing very decidedly, and retreating precipitately to a far corner of the room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "My name is Horace," said "my man," blushing very decidedly, and retreating precipitately to a far corner of the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My name is Horace," said "my man," blushing very decidedly, and retreating precipitately to a far corner of the room.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "My name is Horace," said "my man," blushing very decidedly, and retreating precipitately to a far corner of the room.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "My name is Horace," said "my man," blushing very decidedly, and retreating precipitately to a far corner of the room.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
usband's
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From this reading And my 'usband's name, Mrs Cruden, was 'Oward.
precisely as stated
From this reading "My name is Horace," said "my man," blushing very decidedly, and retreating precipitately to a far corner of the room.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And my 'usband's name, Mrs Cruden, was 'Oward.
at the time that
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I never 'ear the name without affliction."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading This was very awkward, for as the unfortunate widow could not fail to hear her own voice, it was necessary for consistency's sake that she should show some emotion, which she proceeded to do, when her daughter hurriedly interposed in an audible whisper, "Ma, don't make a goose of yourself!
