used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
from appearances alone
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What messages are we to leave for Captain Desfrayne, my dear?” asked Lady Quaintree of Lois.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What messages are we to leave for Captain Desfrayne, my dear?” asked Lady Quaintree of Lois.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They had both left his name to the last, each loath to be the one to recall it.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Dear madam,” said the young girl, “that is a question I should rather have asked you, who know so much better than I do the proper things to be said.”
the two together, not just one
From this reading They had both left his name to the last, each loath to be the one to recall it.
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “What messages are we to leave for Captain Desfrayne, my dear?” asked Lady Quaintree of Lois.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
dearly loved
From this reading “What messages are we to leave for Captain Desfrayne, my dear?” asked Lady Quaintree of Lois.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
Desfrayne
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From this reading “What messages are we to leave for Captain Desfrayne, my dear?” asked Lady Quaintree of Lois.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Dear madam,” said the young girl, “that is a question I should rather have asked you, who know so much better than I do the proper things to be said.”
droopedverbUS /druːpt/
past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They had both left his name to the last, each loath to be the one to recall it.
give expression to
From this reading THE EXPRESS TO LONDON.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “What messages are we to leave for Captain Desfrayne, my dear?” asked Lady Quaintree of Lois.
a young female
From this reading “Dear madam,” said the young girl, “that is a question I should rather have asked you, who know so much better than I do the proper things to be said.”
glovenounUS /ɡlʌv/
the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had both left his name to the last, each loath to be the one to recall it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Dear madam,” said the young girl, “that is a question I should rather have asked you, who know so much better than I do the proper things to be said.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They had both left his name to the last, each loath to be the one to recall it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Dear madam,” said the young girl, “that is a question I should rather have asked you, who know so much better than I do the proper things to be said.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Dear madam,” said the young girl, “that is a question I should rather have asked you, who know so much better than I do the proper things to be said.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They had both left his name to the last, each loath to be the one to recall it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Dear madam,” said the young girl, “that is a question I should rather have asked you, who know so much better than I do the proper things to be said.”
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “What messages are we to leave for Captain Desfrayne, my dear?” asked Lady Quaintree of Lois.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
lashesnounUS /ˈlæʃɪz/
plural of “lash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
immediately past
From this reading They had both left his name to the last, each loath to be the one to recall it.
go away from a place
From this reading “What messages are we to leave for Captain Desfrayne, my dear?” asked Lady Quaintree of Lois.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading They had both left his name to the last, each loath to be the one to recall it.
loathadjectiveUS /loʊθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading They had both left his name to the last, each loath to be the one to recall it.
Lois
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What messages are we to leave for Captain Desfrayne, my dear?” asked Lady Quaintree of Lois.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE EXPRESS TO LONDON.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
a woman of refinement
From this reading “Dear madam,” said the young girl, “that is a question I should rather have asked you, who know so much better than I do the proper things to be said.”
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading “What messages are we to leave for Captain Desfrayne, my dear?” asked Lady Quaintree of Lois.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Dear madam,” said the young girl, “that is a question I should rather have asked you, who know so much better than I do the proper things to be said.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “What messages are we to leave for Captain Desfrayne, my dear?” asked Lady Quaintree of Lois.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They had both left his name to the last, each loath to be the one to recall it.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “What messages are we to leave for Captain Desfrayne, my dear?” asked Lady Quaintree of Lois.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They had both left his name to the last, each loath to be the one to recall it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading “Dear madam,” said the young girl, “that is a question I should rather have asked you, who know so much better than I do the proper things to be said.”
Quaintree
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What messages are we to leave for Captain Desfrayne, my dear?” asked Lady Quaintree of Lois.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Dear madam,” said the young girl, “that is a question I should rather have asked you, who know so much better than I do the proper things to be said.”
on the contrary
From this reading “Dear madam,” said the young girl, “that is a question I should rather have asked you, who know so much better than I do the proper things to be said.”
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading They had both left his name to the last, each loath to be the one to recall it.
refractoryadjectiveUS /rəˈfræktəri/
not responding to treatment
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Dear madam,” said the young girl, “that is a question I should rather have asked you, who know so much better than I do the proper things to be said.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Dear madam,” said the young girl, “that is a question I should rather have asked you, who know so much better than I do the proper things to be said.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Dear madam,” said the young girl, “that is a question I should rather have asked you, who know so much better than I do the proper things to be said.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Dear madam,” said the young girl, “that is a question I should rather have asked you, who know so much better than I do the proper things to be said.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EXPRESS TO LONDON.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had both left his name to the last, each loath to be the one to recall it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Dear madam,” said the young girl, “that is a question I should rather have asked you, who know so much better than I do the proper things to be said.”
tintnounUS /tɪnt/
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EXPRESS TO LONDON.
hard to endure
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “What messages are we to leave for Captain Desfrayne, my dear?” asked Lady Quaintree of Lois.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What messages are we to leave for Captain Desfrayne, my dear?” asked Lady Quaintree of Lois.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Her ladyship noted, while apparently trying to master a refractory button on her glove, that the rose tint on Lois’ cheeks deepened, and then flowed over the rest of her face, while the long, dark lashes drooped.
which person or people
From this reading “Dear madam,” said the young girl, “that is a question I should rather have asked you, who know so much better than I do the proper things to be said.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Dear madam,” said the young girl, “that is a question I should rather have asked you, who know so much better than I do the proper things to be said.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Dear madam,” said the young girl, “that is a question I should rather have asked you, who know so much better than I do the proper things to be said.”
