used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
anew
From this reading Nappie's Grey Horse During the leisure of Tuesday, our friends regained their good humour, and on the Wednesday morning they again started for the hunting-field.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nappie's Grey Horse During the leisure of Tuesday, our friends regained their good humour, and on the Wednesday morning they again started for the hunting-field.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
Carbunclenoun
deep-red cabochon garnet cut without facets
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear Lady Eustace, I hope I wasn't very savage."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Nappie's Grey Horse During the leisure of Tuesday, our friends regained their good humour, and on the Wednesday morning they again started for the hunting-field.
Eustace
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From this reading "My dear Lady Eustace, I hope I wasn't very savage."
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nappie's Grey Horse During the leisure of Tuesday, our friends regained their good humour, and on the Wednesday morning they again started for the hunting-field.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Nappie's Grey Horse During the leisure of Tuesday, our friends regained their good humour, and on the Wednesday morning they again started for the hunting-field.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "My dear Lady Eustace, and my dear Mrs. Carbuncle, and my dear Miss Roanoke, I hope I wasn't very selfish," said Lord George.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Nappie's Grey Horse During the leisure of Tuesday, our friends regained their good humour, and on the Wednesday morning they again started for the hunting-field.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Nappie's Grey Horse During the leisure of Tuesday, our friends regained their good humour, and on the Wednesday morning they again started for the hunting-field.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "My dear Lady Eustace, I hope I wasn't very savage."
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Nappie's Grey Horse During the leisure of Tuesday, our friends regained their good humour, and on the Wednesday morning they again started for the hunting-field.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Nappie's Grey Horse During the leisure of Tuesday, our friends regained their good humour, and on the Wednesday morning they again started for the hunting-field.
hunting-field
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From this reading Nappie's Grey Horse During the leisure of Tuesday, our friends regained their good humour, and on the Wednesday morning they again started for the hunting-field.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My dear Lady Eustace, I hope I wasn't very savage."
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "My dear Lady Eustace, I hope I wasn't very savage."
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Nappie's Grey Horse During the leisure of Tuesday, our friends regained their good humour, and on the Wednesday morning they again started for the hunting-field.
Lizzie
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From this reading "My dear Mrs. Carbuncle, I hope I wasn't very stupid," said Lizzie with a smile.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "My dear Lady Eustace, and my dear Mrs. Carbuncle, and my dear Miss Roanoke, I hope I wasn't very selfish," said Lord George.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
engage in
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "My dear Lady Eustace, and my dear Mrs. Carbuncle, and my dear Miss Roanoke, I hope I wasn't very selfish," said Lord George.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Nappie's Grey Horse During the leisure of Tuesday, our friends regained their good humour, and on the Wednesday morning they again started for the hunting-field.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear Lady Eustace, I hope I wasn't very savage."
Nappie's
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From this reading Nappie's Grey Horse During the leisure of Tuesday, our friends regained their good humour, and on the Wednesday morning they again started for the hunting-field.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nappie's Grey Horse During the leisure of Tuesday, our friends regained their good humour, and on the Wednesday morning they again started for the hunting-field.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nappie's Grey Horse During the leisure of Tuesday, our friends regained their good humour, and on the Wednesday morning they again started for the hunting-field.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Nappie's Grey Horse During the leisure of Tuesday, our friends regained their good humour, and on the Wednesday morning they again started for the hunting-field.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Nappie's Grey Horse During the leisure of Tuesday, our friends regained their good humour, and on the Wednesday morning they again started for the hunting-field.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
RoanokenounUS /ˈroʊənoʊk/
a city in southwestern Virginia
From this reading "My dear Lady Eustace, and my dear Mrs. Carbuncle, and my dear Miss Roanoke, I hope I wasn't very selfish," said Lord George.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My dear Mrs. Carbuncle, I hope I wasn't very stupid," said Lizzie with a smile.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading "My dear Lady Eustace, I hope I wasn't very savage."
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading "My dear Lady Eustace, and my dear Mrs. Carbuncle, and my dear Miss Roanoke, I hope I wasn't very selfish," said Lord George.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "My dear Mrs. Carbuncle, I hope I wasn't very stupid," said Lizzie with a smile.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Nappie's Grey Horse During the leisure of Tuesday, our friends regained their good humour, and on the Wednesday morning they again started for the hunting-field.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading "My dear Mrs. Carbuncle, I hope I wasn't very stupid," said Lizzie with a smile.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nappie's Grey Horse During the leisure of Tuesday, our friends regained their good humour, and on the Wednesday morning they again started for the hunting-field.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nappie's Grey Horse During the leisure of Tuesday, our friends regained their good humour, and on the Wednesday morning they again started for the hunting-field.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nappie's Grey Horse During the leisure of Tuesday, our friends regained their good humour, and on the Wednesday morning they again started for the hunting-field.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading Nappie's Grey Horse During the leisure of Tuesday, our friends regained their good humour, and on the Wednesday morning they again started for the hunting-field.
precisely as stated
From this reading "My dear Lady Eustace, I hope I wasn't very savage."
wasn't
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From this reading "My dear Lady Eustace, I hope I wasn't very savage."
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading Nappie's Grey Horse During the leisure of Tuesday, our friends regained their good humour, and on the Wednesday morning they again started for the hunting-field.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Carbuncle, who probably felt that she had behaved ill about the groom and in regard to Scotland, almost made an apology, and explained that a cold shower always did make her cross.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "My dear Mrs. Carbuncle, I hope I wasn't very stupid," said Lizzie with a smile.
