used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her guests thought that Lady Randolph must be ill, that she was disguising a bad headache, or even something more serious, under the smile with which she received them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Her guests thought that Lady Randolph must be ill, that she was disguising a bad headache, or even something more serious, under the smile with which she received them.
banishverbUS /ˈbænɪʃ/
expel from a community or group
From this reading She did not betray herself, except by the paleness, the seriousness which she could not banish from her countenance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her guests thought that Lady Randolph must be ill, that she was disguising a bad headache, or even something more serious, under the smile with which she received them.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading She did not betray herself, except by the paleness, the seriousness which she could not banish from her countenance.
exhale hard
From this reading THE LAST BLOW.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She did not betray herself, except by the paleness, the seriousness which she could not banish from her countenance.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She did not betray herself, except by the paleness, the seriousness which she could not banish from her countenance.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading She did not betray herself, except by the paleness, the seriousness which she could not banish from her countenance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not betray herself, except by the paleness, the seriousness which she could not banish from her countenance.
disguisingverbUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “disguise” — make unrecognizable
From this reading Her guests thought that Lady Randolph must be ill, that she was disguising a bad headache, or even something more serious, under the smile with which she received them.
divisible by two
From this reading Her guests thought that Lady Randolph must be ill, that she was disguising a bad headache, or even something more serious, under the smile with which she received them.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
apart from; not including
From this reading She did not betray herself, except by the paleness, the seriousness which she could not banish from her countenance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She did not betray herself, except by the paleness, the seriousness which she could not banish from her countenance.
gaspnounUS /ɡæsp/
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading Lucy stood out stoutly to the last gasp.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Her guests thought that Lady Randolph must be ill, that she was disguising a bad headache, or even something more serious, under the smile with which she received them.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading Her guests thought that Lady Randolph must be ill, that she was disguising a bad headache, or even something more serious, under the smile with which she received them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She did not betray herself, except by the paleness, the seriousness which she could not banish from her countenance.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She did not betray herself, except by the paleness, the seriousness which she could not banish from her countenance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Her guests thought that Lady Randolph must be ill, that she was disguising a bad headache, or even something more serious, under the smile with which she received them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Her guests thought that Lady Randolph must be ill, that she was disguising a bad headache, or even something more serious, under the smile with which she received them.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST BLOW.
go away from a place
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading Lucy stood out stoutly to the last gasp.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her guests thought that Lady Randolph must be ill, that she was disguising a bad headache, or even something more serious, under the smile with which she received them.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Her guests thought that Lady Randolph must be ill, that she was disguising a bad headache, or even something more serious, under the smile with which she received them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not betray herself, except by the paleness, the seriousness which she could not banish from her countenance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her guests thought that Lady Randolph must be ill, that she was disguising a bad headache, or even something more serious, under the smile with which she received them.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Lucy stood out stoutly to the last gasp.
palenessnoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading She did not betray herself, except by the paleness, the seriousness which she could not banish from her countenance.
Randolph
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From this reading Her guests thought that Lady Randolph must be ill, that she was disguising a bad headache, or even something more serious, under the smile with which she received them.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Her guests thought that Lady Randolph must be ill, that she was disguising a bad headache, or even something more serious, under the smile with which she received them.
recurring again and again
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Her guests thought that Lady Randolph must be ill, that she was disguising a bad headache, or even something more serious, under the smile with which she received them.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading She did not betray herself, except by the paleness, the seriousness which she could not banish from her countenance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not betray herself, except by the paleness, the seriousness which she could not banish from her countenance.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Her guests thought that Lady Randolph must be ill, that she was disguising a bad headache, or even something more serious, under the smile with which she received them.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Her guests thought that Lady Randolph must be ill, that she was disguising a bad headache, or even something more serious, under the smile with which she received them.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Lucy stood out stoutly to the last gasp.
stoutlyadverbUS /ˈstaʊtli/
in a resolute manner
From this reading Lucy stood out stoutly to the last gasp.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her guests thought that Lady Randolph must be ill, that she was disguising a bad headache, or even something more serious, under the smile with which she received them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST BLOW.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Her guests thought that Lady Randolph must be ill, that she was disguising a bad headache, or even something more serious, under the smile with which she received them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her guests thought that Lady Randolph must be ill, that she was disguising a bad headache, or even something more serious, under the smile with which she received them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lucy stood out stoutly to the last gasp.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Her guests thought that Lady Randolph must be ill, that she was disguising a bad headache, or even something more serious, under the smile with which she received them.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her guests thought that Lady Randolph must be ill, that she was disguising a bad headache, or even something more serious, under the smile with which she received them.
at the time that
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She did not betray herself, except by the paleness, the seriousness which she could not banish from her countenance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her guests thought that Lady Randolph must be ill, that she was disguising a bad headache, or even something more serious, under the smile with which she received them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am sure you ought to be in bed," the older ladies said, and when they took their leave of her, after their congratulations as to the success of the evening, they all repeated this in various tones.
