used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I suppose a man is never a hero to his wife, but if she could have realised the bruises on my legs, I think she would have reserved a blessing for me also.
having companions or an escort
From this reading What was thought of the goats' milk I gathered symptomatically from a certain fixity of expression that accompanied the first sip of the tea, and from observing that comparatively few ventured on second cups.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I also noted that after a brief conversation with Flurry, Miss Sally poured hers secretly on to the grass.
in addition
From this reading I suppose a man is never a hero to his wife, but if she could have realised the bruises on my legs, I think she would have reserved a blessing for me also.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lady Knox had throughout the day preserved an aspect so threatening that no change was perceptible in her demeanour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What was thought of the goats' milk I gathered symptomatically from a certain fixity of expression that accompanied the first sip of the tea, and from observing that comparatively few ventured on second cups.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I knew I could trust _you_, Mr. Knox!" said Philippa, with shining eyes, as we presented her with the two foaming beakers.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Lady Knox had throughout the day preserved an aspect so threatening that no change was perceptible in her demeanour.
beakers
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From this reading "I knew I could trust _you_, Mr. Knox!" said Philippa, with shining eyes, as we presented her with the two foaming beakers.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading I suppose a man is never a hero to his wife, but if she could have realised the bruises on my legs, I think she would have reserved a blessing for me also.
of short duration or distance
From this reading I also noted that after a brief conversation with Flurry, Miss Sally poured hers secretly on to the grass.
bruisesnounUS /ˈbruːzəz/
plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading I suppose a man is never a hero to his wife, but if she could have realised the bruises on my legs, I think she would have reserved a blessing for me also.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I suppose a man is never a hero to his wife, but if she could have realised the bruises on my legs, I think she would have reserved a blessing for me also.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading What was thought of the goats' milk I gathered symptomatically from a certain fixity of expression that accompanied the first sip of the tea, and from observing that comparatively few ventured on second cups.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Lady Knox had throughout the day preserved an aspect so threatening that no change was perceptible in her demeanour.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading What was thought of the goats' milk I gathered symptomatically from a certain fixity of expression that accompanied the first sip of the tea, and from observing that comparatively few ventured on second cups.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading I also noted that after a brief conversation with Flurry, Miss Sally poured hers secretly on to the grass.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I knew I could trust _you_, Mr. Knox!" said Philippa, with shining eyes, as we presented her with the two foaming beakers.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading What was thought of the goats' milk I gathered symptomatically from a certain fixity of expression that accompanied the first sip of the tea, and from observing that comparatively few ventured on second cups.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Lady Knox had throughout the day preserved an aspect so threatening that no change was perceptible in her demeanour.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Lady Knox had throughout the day preserved an aspect so threatening that no change was perceptible in her demeanour.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading What was thought of the goats' milk I gathered symptomatically from a certain fixity of expression that accompanied the first sip of the tea, and from observing that comparatively few ventured on second cups.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "I knew I could trust _you_, Mr. Knox!" said Philippa, with shining eyes, as we presented her with the two foaming beakers.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading What was thought of the goats' milk I gathered symptomatically from a certain fixity of expression that accompanied the first sip of the tea, and from observing that comparatively few ventured on second cups.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading What was thought of the goats' milk I gathered symptomatically from a certain fixity of expression that accompanied the first sip of the tea, and from observing that comparatively few ventured on second cups.
fixitynoun
the quality of being fixed in place as by some firm attachment
From this reading What was thought of the goats' milk I gathered symptomatically from a certain fixity of expression that accompanied the first sip of the tea, and from observing that comparatively few ventured on second cups.
FlurrynounUS /ˈflɜːri/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading I also noted that after a brief conversation with Flurry, Miss Sally poured hers secretly on to the grass.
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading "I knew I could trust _you_, Mr. Knox!" said Philippa, with shining eyes, as we presented her with the two foaming beakers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I suppose a man is never a hero to his wife, but if she could have realised the bruises on my legs, I think she would have reserved a blessing for me also.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What was thought of the goats' milk I gathered symptomatically from a certain fixity of expression that accompanied the first sip of the tea, and from observing that comparatively few ventured on second cups.
brought together in one place
From this reading What was thought of the goats' milk I gathered symptomatically from a certain fixity of expression that accompanied the first sip of the tea, and from observing that comparatively few ventured on second cups.
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading What was thought of the goats' milk I gathered symptomatically from a certain fixity of expression that accompanied the first sip of the tea, and from observing that comparatively few ventured on second cups.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading I also noted that after a brief conversation with Flurry, Miss Sally poured hers secretly on to the grass.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Knox had throughout the day preserved an aspect so threatening that no change was perceptible in her demeanour.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I suppose a man is never a hero to his wife, but if she could have realised the bruises on my legs, I think she would have reserved a blessing for me also.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I knew I could trust _you_, Mr. Knox!" said Philippa, with shining eyes, as we presented her with the two foaming beakers.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading I suppose a man is never a hero to his wife, but if she could have realised the bruises on my legs, I think she would have reserved a blessing for me also.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading I also noted that after a brief conversation with Flurry, Miss Sally poured hers secretly on to the grass.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I suppose a man is never a hero to his wife, but if she could have realised the bruises on my legs, I think she would have reserved a blessing for me also.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I knew I could trust _you_, Mr. Knox!" said Philippa, with shining eyes, as we presented her with the two foaming beakers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I suppose a man is never a hero to his wife, but if she could have realised the bruises on my legs, I think she would have reserved a blessing for me also.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lady Knox had throughout the day preserved an aspect so threatening that no change was perceptible in her demeanour.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I suppose a man is never a hero to his wife, but if she could have realised the bruises on my legs, I think she would have reserved a blessing for me also.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I knew I could trust _you_, Mr. Knox!" said Philippa, with shining eyes, as we presented her with the two foaming beakers.
KnoxnounUS /nɑːks/
Scottish theologian who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland and wrote a history of the Reformation in Scotland (1514-1572)
From this reading "I knew I could trust _you_, Mr. Knox!" said Philippa, with shining eyes, as we presented her with the two foaming beakers.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Knox had throughout the day preserved an aspect so threatening that no change was perceptible in her demeanour.
staying power
From this reading I suppose a man is never a hero to his wife, but if she could have realised the bruises on my legs, I think she would have reserved a blessing for me also.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I suppose a man is never a hero to his wife, but if she could have realised the bruises on my legs, I think she would have reserved a blessing for me also.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I suppose a man is never a hero to his wife, but if she could have realised the bruises on my legs, I think she would have reserved a blessing for me also.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading What was thought of the goats' milk I gathered symptomatically from a certain fixity of expression that accompanied the first sip of the tea, and from observing that comparatively few ventured on second cups.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading I also noted that after a brief conversation with Flurry, Miss Sally poured hers secretly on to the grass.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I knew I could trust _you_, Mr. Knox!" said Philippa, with shining eyes, as we presented her with the two foaming beakers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I suppose a man is never a hero to his wife, but if she could have realised the bruises on my legs, I think she would have reserved a blessing for me also.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I suppose a man is never a hero to his wife, but if she could have realised the bruises on my legs, I think she would have reserved a blessing for me also.
not any; not one
From this reading Lady Knox had throughout the day preserved an aspect so threatening that no change was perceptible in her demeanour.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading I also noted that after a brief conversation with Flurry, Miss Sally poured hers secretly on to the grass.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading What was thought of the goats' milk I gathered symptomatically from a certain fixity of expression that accompanied the first sip of the tea, and from observing that comparatively few ventured on second cups.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What was thought of the goats' milk I gathered symptomatically from a certain fixity of expression that accompanied the first sip of the tea, and from observing that comparatively few ventured on second cups.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I suppose a man is never a hero to his wife, but if she could have realised the bruises on my legs, I think she would have reserved a blessing for me also.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading Lady Knox had throughout the day preserved an aspect so threatening that no change was perceptible in her demeanour.
Philippa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I knew I could trust _you_, Mr. Knox!" said Philippa, with shining eyes, as we presented her with the two foaming beakers.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading I also noted that after a brief conversation with Flurry, Miss Sally poured hers secretly on to the grass.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I knew I could trust _you_, Mr. Knox!" said Philippa, with shining eyes, as we presented her with the two foaming beakers.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading Lady Knox had throughout the day preserved an aspect so threatening that no change was perceptible in her demeanour.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading I suppose a man is never a hero to his wife, but if she could have realised the bruises on my legs, I think she would have reserved a blessing for me also.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading I suppose a man is never a hero to his wife, but if she could have realised the bruises on my legs, I think she would have reserved a blessing for me also.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I knew I could trust _you_, Mr. Knox!" said Philippa, with shining eyes, as we presented her with the two foaming beakers.
witty remark
From this reading I also noted that after a brief conversation with Flurry, Miss Sally poured hers secretly on to the grass.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading What was thought of the goats' milk I gathered symptomatically from a certain fixity of expression that accompanied the first sip of the tea, and from observing that comparatively few ventured on second cups.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading I also noted that after a brief conversation with Flurry, Miss Sally poured hers secretly on to the grass.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I suppose a man is never a hero to his wife, but if she could have realised the bruises on my legs, I think she would have reserved a blessing for me also.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading "I knew I could trust _you_, Mr. Knox!" said Philippa, with shining eyes, as we presented her with the two foaming beakers.
sipnounUS /sɪp/
a small drink
From this reading What was thought of the goats' milk I gathered symptomatically from a certain fixity of expression that accompanied the first sip of the tea, and from observing that comparatively few ventured on second cups.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lady Knox had throughout the day preserved an aspect so threatening that no change was perceptible in her demeanour.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose a man is never a hero to his wife, but if she could have realised the bruises on my legs, I think she would have reserved a blessing for me also.
symptomaticallyadverb
by symptoms
From this reading What was thought of the goats' milk I gathered symptomatically from a certain fixity of expression that accompanied the first sip of the tea, and from observing that comparatively few ventured on second cups.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading What was thought of the goats' milk I gathered symptomatically from a certain fixity of expression that accompanied the first sip of the tea, and from observing that comparatively few ventured on second cups.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What was thought of the goats' milk I gathered symptomatically from a certain fixity of expression that accompanied the first sip of the tea, and from observing that comparatively few ventured on second cups.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I knew I could trust _you_, Mr. Knox!" said Philippa, with shining eyes, as we presented her with the two foaming beakers.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I suppose a man is never a hero to his wife, but if she could have realised the bruises on my legs, I think she would have reserved a blessing for me also.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading What was thought of the goats' milk I gathered symptomatically from a certain fixity of expression that accompanied the first sip of the tea, and from observing that comparatively few ventured on second cups.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Lady Knox had throughout the day preserved an aspect so threatening that no change was perceptible in her demeanour.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Lady Knox had throughout the day preserved an aspect so threatening that no change was perceptible in her demeanour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I suppose a man is never a hero to his wife, but if she could have realised the bruises on my legs, I think she would have reserved a blessing for me also.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "I knew I could trust _you_, Mr. Knox!" said Philippa, with shining eyes, as we presented her with the two foaming beakers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I knew I could trust _you_, Mr. Knox!" said Philippa, with shining eyes, as we presented her with the two foaming beakers.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading What was thought of the goats' milk I gathered symptomatically from a certain fixity of expression that accompanied the first sip of the tea, and from observing that comparatively few ventured on second cups.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was thought of the goats' milk I gathered symptomatically from a certain fixity of expression that accompanied the first sip of the tea, and from observing that comparatively few ventured on second cups.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I knew I could trust _you_, Mr. Knox!" said Philippa, with shining eyes, as we presented her with the two foaming beakers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was thought of the goats' milk I gathered symptomatically from a certain fixity of expression that accompanied the first sip of the tea, and from observing that comparatively few ventured on second cups.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I suppose a man is never a hero to his wife, but if she could have realised the bruises on my legs, I think she would have reserved a blessing for me also.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I knew I could trust _you_, Mr. Knox!" said Philippa, with shining eyes, as we presented her with the two foaming beakers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I suppose a man is never a hero to his wife, but if she could have realised the bruises on my legs, I think she would have reserved a blessing for me also.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I knew I could trust _you_, Mr. Knox!" said Philippa, with shining eyes, as we presented her with the two foaming beakers.
