used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SOCIAL MYSTERY.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Mrs. Wyman, the young widow, flushed and directed an angry and scornful look at the last speaker.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Wyman, the young widow, flushed and directed an angry and scornful look at the last speaker.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
boardersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house
From this reading There was a general silence, and the boarders noted with curiosity the effect of this somewhat unceremonious remark.
butteredverbUS /ˈbʌtərd/
past form of “butter” — spread butter on
From this reading "You look much older," said the Disagreeable Woman, looking up from her tea and buttered toast.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading There was a general silence, and the boarders noted with curiosity the effect of this somewhat unceremonious remark.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Mrs. Wyman, the young widow, flushed and directed an angry and scornful look at the last speaker.
DisagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading "You look much older," said the Disagreeable Woman, looking up from her tea and buttered toast.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Mrs. Wyman, the young widow, flushed and directed an angry and scornful look at the last speaker.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "You look much older," said the Disagreeable Woman, looking up from her tea and buttered toast.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading There was a general silence, and the boarders noted with curiosity the effect of this somewhat unceremonious remark.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You look much older," said the Disagreeable Woman, looking up from her tea and buttered toast.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
immediately past
From this reading Mrs. Wyman, the young widow, flushed and directed an angry and scornful look at the last speaker.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "You look much older," said the Disagreeable Woman, looking up from her tea and buttered toast.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "You look much older," said the Disagreeable Woman, looking up from her tea and buttered toast.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Wyman, the young widow, flushed and directed an angry and scornful look at the last speaker.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "You look much older," said the Disagreeable Woman, looking up from her tea and buttered toast.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading A SOCIAL MYSTERY.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
a brief written record
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading There was a general silence, and the boarders noted with curiosity the effect of this somewhat unceremonious remark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "You look much older," said the Disagreeable Woman, looking up from her tea and buttered toast.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading There was a general silence, and the boarders noted with curiosity the effect of this somewhat unceremonious remark.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You look much older," said the Disagreeable Woman, looking up from her tea and buttered toast.
scornfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading Mrs. Wyman, the young widow, flushed and directed an angry and scornful look at the last speaker.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading There was a general silence, and the boarders noted with curiosity the effect of this somewhat unceremonious remark.
simpered
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From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading A SOCIAL MYSTERY.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading There was a general silence, and the boarders noted with curiosity the effect of this somewhat unceremonious remark.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Mrs. Wyman, the young widow, flushed and directed an angry and scornful look at the last speaker.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "You look much older," said the Disagreeable Woman, looking up from her tea and buttered toast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a general silence, and the boarders noted with curiosity the effect of this somewhat unceremonious remark.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was a general silence, and the boarders noted with curiosity the effect of this somewhat unceremonious remark.
up to a particular time
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
toastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading "You look much older," said the Disagreeable Woman, looking up from her tea and buttered toast.
twenty-ninenoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-eight and one
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
unceremoniousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnserəˈmoʊniəs/
without ceremony or formality
From this reading There was a general silence, and the boarders noted with curiosity the effect of this somewhat unceremonious remark.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "You look much older," said the Disagreeable Woman, looking up from her tea and buttered toast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a general silence, and the boarders noted with curiosity the effect of this somewhat unceremonious remark.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was a general silence, and the boarders noted with curiosity the effect of this somewhat unceremonious remark.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "You look much older," said the Disagreeable Woman, looking up from her tea and buttered toast.
Wyman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Wyman, the young widow, flushed and directed an angry and scornful look at the last speaker.
a late time of life
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You look much older," said the Disagreeable Woman, looking up from her tea and buttered toast.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "If I live till next July, I shall be twenty-nine years old," simpered the young widow, and she looked around the table, as if to note the effect of such an incredible statement.
