used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Believe me, I am almost as sorry as if she were one of my own daughters."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Believe me, I am almost as sorry as if she were one of my own daughters."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But, of course, the mischief is done now, the girl is gone, and----" "I know, my dear, I know," the duchess answered soothingly.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "But, of course, the mischief is done now, the girl is gone, and----" "I know, my dear, I know," the duchess answered soothingly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Believe me, I am almost as sorry as if she were one of my own daughters."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "La, for the matter of that, it may be yet!"
behaveverbUS /bɪˈheɪv/
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading Mrs. Northey answered, unable to behave herself longer.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "Believe me, I am almost as sorry as if she were one of my own daughters."
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But, of course, the mischief is done now, the girl is gone, and----" "I know, my dear, I know," the duchess answered soothingly.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "But, of course, the mischief is done now, the girl is gone, and----" "I know, my dear, I know," the duchess answered soothingly.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading "Believe me, I am almost as sorry as if she were one of my own daughters."
dearly loved
From this reading "But, of course, the mischief is done now, the girl is gone, and----" "I know, my dear, I know," the duchess answered soothingly.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "But, of course, the mischief is done now, the girl is gone, and----" "I know, my dear, I know," the duchess answered soothingly.
duchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading "But, of course, the mischief is done now, the girl is gone, and----" "I know, my dear, I know," the duchess answered soothingly.
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "La, for the matter of that, it may be yet!"
a young female
From this reading "But, of course, the mischief is done now, the girl is gone, and----" "I know, my dear, I know," the duchess answered soothingly.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "But, of course, the mischief is done now, the girl is gone, and----" "I know, my dear, I know," the duchess answered soothingly.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Northey answered, unable to behave herself longer.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But, of course, the mischief is done now, the girl is gone, and----" "I know, my dear, I know," the duchess answered soothingly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Believe me, I am almost as sorry as if she were one of my own daughters."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "La, for the matter of that, it may be yet!"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "But, of course, the mischief is done now, the girl is gone, and----" "I know, my dear, I know," the duchess answered soothingly.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading "La, for the matter of that, it may be yet!"
for more time
From this reading Mrs. Northey answered, unable to behave herself longer.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "La, for the matter of that, it may be yet!"
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "La, for the matter of that, it may be yet!"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Believe me, I am almost as sorry as if she were one of my own daughters."
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading "But, of course, the mischief is done now, the girl is gone, and----" "I know, my dear, I know," the duchess answered soothingly.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "But, of course, the mischief is done now, the girl is gone, and----" "I know, my dear, I know," the duchess answered soothingly.
Northey
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From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "But, of course, the mischief is done now, the girl is gone, and----" "I know, my dear, I know," the duchess answered soothingly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Believe me, I am almost as sorry as if she were one of my own daughters."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Believe me, I am almost as sorry as if she were one of my own daughters."
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
soothinglyadverbUS /ˈsuːðɪŋli/
in a soothing manner
From this reading "But, of course, the mischief is done now, the girl is gone, and----" "I know, my dear, I know," the duchess answered soothingly.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "Believe me, I am almost as sorry as if she were one of my own daughters."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Mrs. Northey answered, unable to behave herself longer.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
accept gladly
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Believe me, I am almost as sorry as if she were one of my own daughters."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
but in spite of that
From this reading "La, for the matter of that, it may be yet!"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE WELCOME HOME "Your Grace is very good to call," Mrs. Northey said, working her fan with a violence that betrayed something of the restraint which she was putting on her feelings.
