used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I came here with a friend to see Lady Quaintree”--he hesitated painfully--“on--on business.”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “You are surprised to see me here to-night, Mimi,” Paul Desfrayne said, using an old childish pet-name that always disarmed his mother.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “You are surprised to see me here to-night, Mimi,” Paul Desfrayne said, using an old childish pet-name that always disarmed his mother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Desfrayne opened her big blue eyes, and looked him straight in the face.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are surprised to see me here to-night, Mimi,” Paul Desfrayne said, using an old childish pet-name that always disarmed his mother.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Desfrayne opened her big blue eyes, and looked him straight in the face.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Mrs. Desfrayne opened her big blue eyes, and looked him straight in the face.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading “I came here with a friend to see Lady Quaintree”--he hesitated painfully--“on--on business.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I came here with a friend to see Lady Quaintree”--he hesitated painfully--“on--on business.”
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading “You are surprised to see me here to-night, Mimi,” Paul Desfrayne said, using an old childish pet-name that always disarmed his mother.
Desfrayne
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From this reading “You are surprised to see me here to-night, Mimi,” Paul Desfrayne said, using an old childish pet-name that always disarmed his mother.
disarmedverbUS /dɪˈsɑːrmd/
past form of “disarm” — remove offensive capability from
From this reading “You are surprised to see me here to-night, Mimi,” Paul Desfrayne said, using an old childish pet-name that always disarmed his mother.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mrs. Desfrayne opened her big blue eyes, and looked him straight in the face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mrs. Desfrayne opened her big blue eyes, and looked him straight in the face.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “I came here with a friend to see Lady Quaintree”--he hesitated painfully--“on--on business.”
GALLINGadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːlɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading PAUL’S GALLING SHACKLES.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I came here with a friend to see Lady Quaintree”--he hesitated painfully--“on--on business.”
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A spasm of pique passed through her heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Desfrayne opened her big blue eyes, and looked him straight in the face.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “You are surprised to see me here to-night, Mimi,” Paul Desfrayne said, using an old childish pet-name that always disarmed his mother.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading “I came here with a friend to see Lady Quaintree”--he hesitated painfully--“on--on business.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Desfrayne opened her big blue eyes, and looked him straight in the face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “You are surprised to see me here to-night, Mimi,” Paul Desfrayne said, using an old childish pet-name that always disarmed his mother.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I came here with a friend to see Lady Quaintree”--he hesitated painfully--“on--on business.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Desfrayne opened her big blue eyes, and looked him straight in the face.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “I came here with a friend to see Lady Quaintree”--he hesitated painfully--“on--on business.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Desfrayne opened her big blue eyes, and looked him straight in the face.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You are surprised to see me here to-night, Mimi,” Paul Desfrayne said, using an old childish pet-name that always disarmed his mother.
Mimi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You are surprised to see me here to-night, Mimi,” Paul Desfrayne said, using an old childish pet-name that always disarmed his mother.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “You are surprised to see me here to-night, Mimi,” Paul Desfrayne said, using an old childish pet-name that always disarmed his mother.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Desfrayne opened her big blue eyes, and looked him straight in the face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A spasm of pique passed through her heart.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “You are surprised to see me here to-night, Mimi,” Paul Desfrayne said, using an old childish pet-name that always disarmed his mother.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I came here with a friend to see Lady Quaintree”--he hesitated painfully--“on--on business.”
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Mrs. Desfrayne opened her big blue eyes, and looked him straight in the face.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading “I came here with a friend to see Lady Quaintree”--he hesitated painfully--“on--on business.”
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A spasm of pique passed through her heart.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading “You are surprised to see me here to-night, Mimi,” Paul Desfrayne said, using an old childish pet-name that always disarmed his mother.
PAUL'SnounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PAUL’S GALLING SHACKLES.
pet-name
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You are surprised to see me here to-night, Mimi,” Paul Desfrayne said, using an old childish pet-name that always disarmed his mother.
piquenounUS /piːk/
tightly woven fabric with raised cords
From this reading A spasm of pique passed through her heart.
Quaintree
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From this reading “I came here with a friend to see Lady Quaintree”--he hesitated painfully--“on--on business.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You are surprised to see me here to-night, Mimi,” Paul Desfrayne said, using an old childish pet-name that always disarmed his mother.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “You are surprised to see me here to-night, Mimi,” Paul Desfrayne said, using an old childish pet-name that always disarmed his mother.
SHACKLESnounUS /ˈʃækəlz/
plural of “shackle” — a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
From this reading PAUL’S GALLING SHACKLES.
spasmnounUS /ˈspæzəm/
a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
From this reading A spasm of pique passed through her heart.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Mrs. Desfrayne opened her big blue eyes, and looked him straight in the face.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “You are surprised to see me here to-night, Mimi,” Paul Desfrayne said, using an old childish pet-name that always disarmed his mother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You are surprised to see me here to-night, Mimi,” Paul Desfrayne said, using an old childish pet-name that always disarmed his mother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Desfrayne opened her big blue eyes, and looked him straight in the face.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A spasm of pique passed through her heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You are surprised to see me here to-night, Mimi,” Paul Desfrayne said, using an old childish pet-name that always disarmed his mother.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You are surprised to see me here to-night, Mimi,” Paul Desfrayne said, using an old childish pet-name that always disarmed his mother.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading “You are surprised to see me here to-night, Mimi,” Paul Desfrayne said, using an old childish pet-name that always disarmed his mother.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I came here with a friend to see Lady Quaintree”--he hesitated painfully--“on--on business.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are surprised to see me here to-night, Mimi,” Paul Desfrayne said, using an old childish pet-name that always disarmed his mother.
