used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There Mrs. French surprised them by bringing out a tray of coffee, served in the handsome old cups which the captain's father had brought home from France.
admiringlyadverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋli/
with admiration
From this reading Her feminine rivals insisted that she looked both bold and sly, but she minded her work like a steam-tug, as the captain whispered admiringly to his friends.
Ain't
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From this reading "Ain't never ascertained where she came from last, have ye?" inquired Captain Alister, emboldened by the best Madeira and the good-fellowship of the occasion.
Alister
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From this reading "Ain't never ascertained where she came from last, have ye?" inquired Captain Alister, emboldened by the best Madeira and the good-fellowship of the occasion.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading She was certainly a good-looking woman, and stepped modestly and soberly along the walk between the mallows and marigolds.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading They walked out into the old garden when the feast was over, and continued their somewhat excited discussion of the decline of shipping, on the seats of the ancient latticed summer-house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They walked out into the old garden when the feast was over, and continued their somewhat excited discussion of the decline of shipping, on the seats of the ancient latticed summer-house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her feminine rivals insisted that she looked both bold and sly, but she minded her work like a steam-tug, as the captain whispered admiringly to his friends.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Ain't never ascertained where she came from last, have ye?" inquired Captain Alister, emboldened by the best Madeira and the good-fellowship of the occasion.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Ain't never ascertained where she came from last, have ye?" inquired Captain Alister, emboldened by the best Madeira and the good-fellowship of the occasion.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She was certainly a good-looking woman, and stepped modestly and soberly along the walk between the mallows and marigolds.
fearless and daring
From this reading Her feminine rivals insisted that she looked both bold and sly, but she minded her work like a steam-tug, as the captain whispered admiringly to his friends.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Her feminine rivals insisted that she looked both bold and sly, but she minded her work like a steam-tug, as the captain whispered admiringly to his friends.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading There Mrs. French surprised them by bringing out a tray of coffee, served in the handsome old cups which the captain's father had brought home from France.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading There Mrs. French surprised them by bringing out a tray of coffee, served in the handsome old cups which the captain's father had brought home from France.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her feminine rivals insisted that she looked both bold and sly, but she minded her work like a steam-tug, as the captain whispered admiringly to his friends.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There Mrs. French surprised them by bringing out a tray of coffee, served in the handsome old cups which the captain's father had brought home from France.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Ain't never ascertained where she came from last, have ye?" inquired Captain Alister, emboldened by the best Madeira and the good-fellowship of the occasion.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Her feminine rivals insisted that she looked both bold and sly, but she minded her work like a steam-tug, as the captain whispered admiringly to his friends.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading There Mrs. French surprised them by bringing out a tray of coffee, served in the handsome old cups which the captain's father had brought home from France.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading She was certainly a good-looking woman, and stepped modestly and soberly along the walk between the mallows and marigolds.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading There Mrs. French surprised them by bringing out a tray of coffee, served in the handsome old cups which the captain's father had brought home from France.
without stop or interruption
From this reading They walked out into the old garden when the feast was over, and continued their somewhat excited discussion of the decline of shipping, on the seats of the ancient latticed summer-house.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading There Mrs. French surprised them by bringing out a tray of coffee, served in the handsome old cups which the captain's father had brought home from France.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading They walked out into the old garden when the feast was over, and continued their somewhat excited discussion of the decline of shipping, on the seats of the ancient latticed summer-house.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading They walked out into the old garden when the feast was over, and continued their somewhat excited discussion of the decline of shipping, on the seats of the ancient latticed summer-house.
emboldenedadjectiveUS /emˈboʊldənd/
made bold or courageous
From this reading "Ain't never ascertained where she came from last, have ye?" inquired Captain Alister, emboldened by the best Madeira and the good-fellowship of the occasion.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading They walked out into the old garden when the feast was over, and continued their somewhat excited discussion of the decline of shipping, on the seats of the ancient latticed summer-house.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading There Mrs. French surprised them by bringing out a tray of coffee, served in the handsome old cups which the captain's father had brought home from France.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading They walked out into the old garden when the feast was over, and continued their somewhat excited discussion of the decline of shipping, on the seats of the ancient latticed summer-house.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading Her feminine rivals insisted that she looked both bold and sly, but she minded her work like a steam-tug, as the captain whispered admiringly to his friends.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading There Mrs. French surprised them by bringing out a tray of coffee, served in the handsome old cups which the captain's father had brought home from France.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading There Mrs. French surprised them by bringing out a tray of coffee, served in the handsome old cups which the captain's father had brought home from France.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Her feminine rivals insisted that she looked both bold and sly, but she minded her work like a steam-tug, as the captain whispered admiringly to his friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There Mrs. French surprised them by bringing out a tray of coffee, served in the handsome old cups which the captain's father had brought home from France.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading They walked out into the old garden when the feast was over, and continued their somewhat excited discussion of the decline of shipping, on the seats of the ancient latticed summer-house.
good-fellowship
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From this reading "Ain't never ascertained where she came from last, have ye?" inquired Captain Alister, emboldened by the best Madeira and the good-fellowship of the occasion.
good-lookingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdlʊkɪŋ/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading She was certainly a good-looking woman, and stepped modestly and soberly along the walk between the mallows and marigolds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There Mrs. French surprised them by bringing out a tray of coffee, served in the handsome old cups which the captain's father had brought home from France.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading There Mrs. French surprised them by bringing out a tray of coffee, served in the handsome old cups which the captain's father had brought home from France.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Ain't never ascertained where she came from last, have ye?" inquired Captain Alister, emboldened by the best Madeira and the good-fellowship of the occasion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her feminine rivals insisted that she looked both bold and sly, but she minded her work like a steam-tug, as the captain whispered admiringly to his friends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her feminine rivals insisted that she looked both bold and sly, but she minded her work like a steam-tug, as the captain whispered admiringly to his friends.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There Mrs. French surprised them by bringing out a tray of coffee, served in the handsome old cups which the captain's father had brought home from France.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There Mrs. French surprised them by bringing out a tray of coffee, served in the handsome old cups which the captain's father had brought home from France.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Ain't never ascertained where she came from last, have ye?" inquired Captain Alister, emboldened by the best Madeira and the good-fellowship of the occasion.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Her feminine rivals insisted that she looked both bold and sly, but she minded her work like a steam-tug, as the captain whispered admiringly to his friends.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They walked out into the old garden when the feast was over, and continued their somewhat excited discussion of the decline of shipping, on the seats of the ancient latticed summer-house.
immediately past
From this reading "Ain't never ascertained where she came from last, have ye?" inquired Captain Alister, emboldened by the best Madeira and the good-fellowship of the occasion.
latticedadjective
having a pattern of fretwork or latticework
From this reading They walked out into the old garden when the feast was over, and continued their somewhat excited discussion of the decline of shipping, on the seats of the ancient latticed summer-house.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Her feminine rivals insisted that she looked both bold and sly, but she minded her work like a steam-tug, as the captain whispered admiringly to his friends.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her feminine rivals insisted that she looked both bold and sly, but she minded her work like a steam-tug, as the captain whispered admiringly to his friends.
MadeiranounUS /məˈdɪrə/
a Brazilian river; tributary of the Amazon River
From this reading "Ain't never ascertained where she came from last, have ye?" inquired Captain Alister, emboldened by the best Madeira and the good-fellowship of the occasion.
mallowsnounUS /ˈmæloʊz/
plural of “mallow” — any of various plants of the family Malvaceae
From this reading She was certainly a good-looking woman, and stepped modestly and soberly along the walk between the mallows and marigolds.
marigoldsnounUS /ˈmerəɡoʊldz/
plural of “marigold” — any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers
From this reading She was certainly a good-looking woman, and stepped modestly and soberly along the walk between the mallows and marigolds.
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading Her feminine rivals insisted that she looked both bold and sly, but she minded her work like a steam-tug, as the captain whispered admiringly to his friends.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading She was certainly a good-looking woman, and stepped modestly and soberly along the walk between the mallows and marigolds.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading There Mrs. French surprised them by bringing out a tray of coffee, served in the handsome old cups which the captain's father had brought home from France.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Ain't never ascertained where she came from last, have ye?" inquired Captain Alister, emboldened by the best Madeira and the good-fellowship of the occasion.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading "Ain't never ascertained where she came from last, have ye?" inquired Captain Alister, emboldened by the best Madeira and the good-fellowship of the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They walked out into the old garden when the feast was over, and continued their somewhat excited discussion of the decline of shipping, on the seats of the ancient latticed summer-house.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They walked out into the old garden when the feast was over, and continued their somewhat excited discussion of the decline of shipping, on the seats of the ancient latticed summer-house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They walked out into the old garden when the feast was over, and continued their somewhat excited discussion of the decline of shipping, on the seats of the ancient latticed summer-house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They walked out into the old garden when the feast was over, and continued their somewhat excited discussion of the decline of shipping, on the seats of the ancient latticed summer-house.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They walked out into the old garden when the feast was over, and continued their somewhat excited discussion of the decline of shipping, on the seats of the ancient latticed summer-house.
rivalsnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading Her feminine rivals insisted that she looked both bold and sly, but she minded her work like a steam-tug, as the captain whispered admiringly to his friends.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading They walked out into the old garden when the feast was over, and continued their somewhat excited discussion of the decline of shipping, on the seats of the ancient latticed summer-house.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading There Mrs. French surprised them by bringing out a tray of coffee, served in the handsome old cups which the captain's father had brought home from France.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was certainly a good-looking woman, and stepped modestly and soberly along the walk between the mallows and marigolds.
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading They walked out into the old garden when the feast was over, and continued their somewhat excited discussion of the decline of shipping, on the seats of the ancient latticed summer-house.
slyadjectiveUS /slaɪ/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading Her feminine rivals insisted that she looked both bold and sly, but she minded her work like a steam-tug, as the captain whispered admiringly to his friends.
soberlyadverbUS /ˈsoʊbərli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading She was certainly a good-looking woman, and stepped modestly and soberly along the walk between the mallows and marigolds.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading They walked out into the old garden when the feast was over, and continued their somewhat excited discussion of the decline of shipping, on the seats of the ancient latticed summer-house.
steam-tug
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From this reading Her feminine rivals insisted that she looked both bold and sly, but she minded her work like a steam-tug, as the captain whispered admiringly to his friends.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading She was certainly a good-looking woman, and stepped modestly and soberly along the walk between the mallows and marigolds.
summer-house
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From this reading They walked out into the old garden when the feast was over, and continued their somewhat excited discussion of the decline of shipping, on the seats of the ancient latticed summer-house.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading There Mrs. French surprised them by bringing out a tray of coffee, served in the handsome old cups which the captain's father had brought home from France.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her feminine rivals insisted that she looked both bold and sly, but she minded her work like a steam-tug, as the captain whispered admiringly to his friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They walked out into the old garden when the feast was over, and continued their somewhat excited discussion of the decline of shipping, on the seats of the ancient latticed summer-house.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They walked out into the old garden when the feast was over, and continued their somewhat excited discussion of the decline of shipping, on the seats of the ancient latticed summer-house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There Mrs. French surprised them by bringing out a tray of coffee, served in the handsome old cups which the captain's father had brought home from France.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There Mrs. French surprised them by bringing out a tray of coffee, served in the handsome old cups which the captain's father had brought home from France.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They walked out into the old garden when the feast was over, and continued their somewhat excited discussion of the decline of shipping, on the seats of the ancient latticed summer-house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her feminine rivals insisted that she looked both bold and sly, but she minded her work like a steam-tug, as the captain whispered admiringly to his friends.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading There Mrs. French surprised them by bringing out a tray of coffee, served in the handsome old cups which the captain's father had brought home from France.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading She was certainly a good-looking woman, and stepped modestly and soberly along the walk between the mallows and marigolds.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading They walked out into the old garden when the feast was over, and continued their somewhat excited discussion of the decline of shipping, on the seats of the ancient latticed summer-house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They walked out into the old garden when the feast was over, and continued their somewhat excited discussion of the decline of shipping, on the seats of the ancient latticed summer-house.
at the time that
From this reading They walked out into the old garden when the feast was over, and continued their somewhat excited discussion of the decline of shipping, on the seats of the ancient latticed summer-house.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Ain't never ascertained where she came from last, have ye?" inquired Captain Alister, emboldened by the best Madeira and the good-fellowship of the occasion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There Mrs. French surprised them by bringing out a tray of coffee, served in the handsome old cups which the captain's father had brought home from France.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Her feminine rivals insisted that she looked both bold and sly, but she minded her work like a steam-tug, as the captain whispered admiringly to his friends.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was certainly a good-looking woman, and stepped modestly and soberly along the walk between the mallows and marigolds.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Her feminine rivals insisted that she looked both bold and sly, but she minded her work like a steam-tug, as the captain whispered admiringly to his friends.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Ain't never ascertained where she came from last, have ye?" inquired Captain Alister, emboldened by the best Madeira and the good-fellowship of the occasion.
