used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LITTLE BREEZE.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading “It is our new governess,” replied Agnes, to whom the question was addressed.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
Agnes
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From this reading “It is our new governess,” replied Agnes, to whom the question was addressed.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading “Your new governess!” exclaimed Uncle John, in amazement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A look of disgust marred her face as she spoke.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading A LITTLE BREEZE.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
DaintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading A look of disgust marred her face as she spoke.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Your new governess!” exclaimed Uncle John, in amazement.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A look of disgust marred her face as she spoke.
a social unit living together
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
Fleetwood
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From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading “It is our new governess,” replied Agnes, to whom the question was addressed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A look of disgust marred her face as she spoke.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is our new governess,” replied Agnes, to whom the question was addressed.
Jeckyl
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From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “Your new governess!” exclaimed Uncle John, in amazement.
and nothing more
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A LITTLE BREEZE.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A look of disgust marred her face as she spoke.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
marredadjectiveUS /mɑːrd/
blemished by injury or rough wear
From this reading A look of disgust marred her face as she spoke.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “It is our new governess,” replied Agnes, to whom the question was addressed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “It is our new governess,” replied Agnes, to whom the question was addressed.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “It is our new governess,” replied Agnes, to whom the question was addressed.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “It is our new governess,” replied Agnes, to whom the question was addressed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A look of disgust marred her face as she spoke.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading A look of disgust marred her face as she spoke.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It is our new governess,” replied Agnes, to whom the question was addressed.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading “Your new governess!” exclaimed Uncle John, in amazement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is our new governess,” replied Agnes, to whom the question was addressed.
which person or people
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It is our new governess,” replied Agnes, to whom the question was addressed.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “Who is that old woman I met on the stairs just now?” inquired Mr. Fleetwood, late in the afternoon of the day made memorable by the entrance of Mrs. Jeckyl into the Dainty family.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your new governess!” exclaimed Uncle John, in amazement.
