used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading The next room was Bob's, and, in spite of the portière over the connecting door, it was easy to hear Mrs. Scollard's voice as she anxiously consulted the man of the house and he replied.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Can she really be useful?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "Do you think it is necessary, Bob?
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading The next room was Bob's, and, in spite of the portière over the connecting door, it was easy to hear Mrs. Scollard's voice as she anxiously consulted the man of the house and he replied.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Can she really be useful?
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
connectingverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading The next room was Bob's, and, in spite of the portière over the connecting door, it was easy to hear Mrs. Scollard's voice as she anxiously consulted the man of the house and he replied.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading The next room was Bob's, and, in spite of the portière over the connecting door, it was easy to hear Mrs. Scollard's voice as she anxiously consulted the man of the house and he replied.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading I so strongly dislike her going," Mrs. Scollard was saying.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think it is necessary, Bob?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The next room was Bob's, and, in spite of the portière over the connecting door, it was easy to hear Mrs. Scollard's voice as she anxiously consulted the man of the house and he replied.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The next room was Bob's, and, in spite of the portière over the connecting door, it was easy to hear Mrs. Scollard's voice as she anxiously consulted the man of the house and he replied.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
the act of departing
From this reading I so strongly dislike her going," Mrs. Scollard was saying.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
HAPPIE
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From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next room was Bob's, and, in spite of the portière over the connecting door, it was easy to hear Mrs. Scollard's voice as she anxiously consulted the man of the house and he replied.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The next room was Bob's, and, in spite of the portière over the connecting door, it was easy to hear Mrs. Scollard's voice as she anxiously consulted the man of the house and he replied.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The next room was Bob's, and, in spite of the portière over the connecting door, it was easy to hear Mrs. Scollard's voice as she anxiously consulted the man of the house and he replied.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I so strongly dislike her going," Mrs. Scollard was saying.
of great significance or value
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Do you think it is necessary, Bob?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The next room was Bob's, and, in spite of the portière over the connecting door, it was easy to hear Mrs. Scollard's voice as she anxiously consulted the man of the house and he replied.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The next room was Bob's, and, in spite of the portière over the connecting door, it was easy to hear Mrs. Scollard's voice as she anxiously consulted the man of the house and he replied.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The next room was Bob's, and, in spite of the portière over the connecting door, it was easy to hear Mrs. Scollard's voice as she anxiously consulted the man of the house and he replied.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
absolutely essential
From this reading "Do you think it is necessary, Bob?
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next room was Bob's, and, in spite of the portière over the connecting door, it was easy to hear Mrs. Scollard's voice as she anxiously consulted the man of the house and he replied.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next room was Bob's, and, in spite of the portière over the connecting door, it was easy to hear Mrs. Scollard's voice as she anxiously consulted the man of the house and he replied.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The next room was Bob's, and, in spite of the portière over the connecting door, it was easy to hear Mrs. Scollard's voice as she anxiously consulted the man of the house and he replied.
Patty-Pannoun
a pan for cooking patties or pasties
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
portière
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From this reading The next room was Bob's, and, in spite of the portière over the connecting door, it was easy to hear Mrs. Scollard's voice as she anxiously consulted the man of the house and he replied.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Can she really be useful?
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading The next room was Bob's, and, in spite of the portière over the connecting door, it was easy to hear Mrs. Scollard's voice as she anxiously consulted the man of the house and he replied.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The next room was Bob's, and, in spite of the portière over the connecting door, it was easy to hear Mrs. Scollard's voice as she anxiously consulted the man of the house and he replied.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading I so strongly dislike her going," Mrs. Scollard was saying.
Scollard
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From this reading I so strongly dislike her going," Mrs. Scollard was saying.
Scollard's
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From this reading The next room was Bob's, and, in spite of the portière over the connecting door, it was easy to hear Mrs. Scollard's voice as she anxiously consulted the man of the house and he replied.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I so strongly dislike her going," Mrs. Scollard was saying.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The next room was Bob's, and, in spite of the portière over the connecting door, it was easy to hear Mrs. Scollard's voice as she anxiously consulted the man of the house and he replied.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading I so strongly dislike her going," Mrs. Scollard was saying.
carry out
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think it is necessary, Bob?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
UNPREJUDICEDadjective
free from undue bias or preconceived opinions
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
being of use or service
From this reading Can she really be useful?
precisely as stated
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading AN UNPREJUDICED VIEW HAPPIE could not help feeling a little bit important and very much grown up as she brushed her gleaming hair before the mirror in her shady Patty-Pan chamber, preparing to go to business to take her brother's place.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The next room was Bob's, and, in spite of the portière over the connecting door, it was easy to hear Mrs. Scollard's voice as she anxiously consulted the man of the house and he replied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next room was Bob's, and, in spite of the portière over the connecting door, it was easy to hear Mrs. Scollard's voice as she anxiously consulted the man of the house and he replied.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you think it is necessary, Bob?
