used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Hilda was beyond coherent speech, but Miss Flossie was of a sterner mould.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sorry to inconvenience you, ladies," said he, and his voice had gone up several notes since the previous interview.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I am sorry to inconvenience you, ladies," said he, and his voice had gone up several notes since the previous interview.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "May I ask who you are?"
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "May I ask who you are?"
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Miss Hilda was beyond coherent speech, but Miss Flossie was of a sterner mould.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "This is a pretty business," said she.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miss Hilda was beyond coherent speech, but Miss Flossie was of a sterner mould.
coherentadjectiveUS /koʊˈhɪrənt/
marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
From this reading Miss Hilda was beyond coherent speech, but Miss Flossie was of a sterner mould.
Flossie
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From this reading Miss Hilda was beyond coherent speech, but Miss Flossie was of a sterner mould.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "I am sorry to inconvenience you, ladies," said he, and his voice had gone up several notes since the previous interview.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I am sorry to inconvenience you, ladies," said he, and his voice had gone up several notes since the previous interview.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "What right have you to stop us on the public road, I should like to know?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am sorry to inconvenience you, ladies," said he, and his voice had gone up several notes since the previous interview.
Hilda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Hilda was beyond coherent speech, but Miss Flossie was of a sterner mould.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am sorry to inconvenience you, ladies," said he, and his voice had gone up several notes since the previous interview.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sorry to inconvenience you, ladies," said he, and his voice had gone up several notes since the previous interview.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading "I am sorry to inconvenience you, ladies," said he, and his voice had gone up several notes since the previous interview.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading "I am sorry to inconvenience you, ladies," said he, and his voice had gone up several notes since the previous interview.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is a pretty business," said she.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "What right have you to stop us on the public road, I should like to know?"
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "I am sorry to inconvenience you, ladies," said he, and his voice had gone up several notes since the previous interview.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "What right have you to stop us on the public road, I should like to know?"
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "May I ask who you are?"
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Hilda was beyond coherent speech, but Miss Flossie was of a sterner mould.
mouldverbUS /moʊld/
form in clay, wax, etc
From this reading Miss Hilda was beyond coherent speech, but Miss Flossie was of a sterner mould.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading "I am sorry to inconvenience you, ladies," said he, and his voice had gone up several notes since the previous interview.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Hilda was beyond coherent speech, but Miss Flossie was of a sterner mould.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What right have you to stop us on the public road, I should like to know?"
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "This is a pretty business," said she.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading "I am sorry to inconvenience you, ladies," said he, and his voice had gone up several notes since the previous interview.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading "What right have you to stop us on the public road, I should like to know?"
precisely, exactly
From this reading "What right have you to stop us on the public road, I should like to know?"
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "What right have you to stop us on the public road, I should like to know?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am sorry to inconvenience you, ladies," said he, and his voice had gone up several notes since the previous interview.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "I am sorry to inconvenience you, ladies," said he, and his voice had gone up several notes since the previous interview.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "This is a pretty business," said she.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "What right have you to stop us on the public road, I should like to know?"
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "I am sorry to inconvenience you, ladies," said he, and his voice had gone up several notes since the previous interview.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I am sorry to inconvenience you, ladies," said he, and his voice had gone up several notes since the previous interview.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Miss Hilda was beyond coherent speech, but Miss Flossie was of a sterner mould.
sterneradjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrnər/
comparative of “stern” — of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Miss Hilda was beyond coherent speech, but Miss Flossie was of a sterner mould.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "What right have you to stop us on the public road, I should like to know?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I am sorry to inconvenience you, ladies," said he, and his voice had gone up several notes since the previous interview.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is a pretty business," said she.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am sorry to inconvenience you, ladies," said he, and his voice had gone up several notes since the previous interview.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I am sorry to inconvenience you, ladies," said he, and his voice had gone up several notes since the previous interview.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What right have you to stop us on the public road, I should like to know?"
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I am sorry to inconvenience you, ladies," said he, and his voice had gone up several notes since the previous interview.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Hilda was beyond coherent speech, but Miss Flossie was of a sterner mould.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What right have you to stop us on the public road, I should like to know?"
which person or people
From this reading "May I ask who you are?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am sorry to inconvenience you, ladies," said he, and his voice had gone up several notes since the previous interview.
