used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Maria Monkton was dressing for dinner when she heard a loud double knock at the door of her aunt's house.
abigail
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From this reading "It is only your uncle, ma'am," said the abigail; "it is his cab and servant."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It wanted fully half-an-hour of the time at which any guest but a lover could be reasonably expected; and while she herself hurried her toilet, she bade the maid look out and see who was the visiter.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading "Is Lady Fleetwood dressed?" demanded Maria, rather anxiously.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It wanted fully half-an-hour of the time at which any guest but a lover could be reasonably expected; and while she herself hurried her toilet, she bade the maid look out and see who was the visiter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Maria Monkton was dressing for dinner when she heard a loud double knock at the door of her aunt's house.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Maria Monkton was dressing for dinner when she heard a loud double knock at the door of her aunt's house.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading It wanted fully half-an-hour of the time at which any guest but a lover could be reasonably expected; and while she herself hurried her toilet, she bade the maid look out and see who was the visiter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It wanted fully half-an-hour of the time at which any guest but a lover could be reasonably expected; and while she herself hurried her toilet, she bade the maid look out and see who was the visiter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It wanted fully half-an-hour of the time at which any guest but a lover could be reasonably expected; and while she herself hurried her toilet, she bade the maid look out and see who was the visiter.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading "It is only your uncle, ma'am," said the abigail; "it is his cab and servant."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It wanted fully half-an-hour of the time at which any guest but a lover could be reasonably expected; and while she herself hurried her toilet, she bade the maid look out and see who was the visiter.
dearly loved
From this reading "Oh, dear, yes, ma'am!
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Is Lady Fleetwood dressed?" demanded Maria, rather anxiously.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Maria Monkton was dressing for dinner when she heard a loud double knock at the door of her aunt's house.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Maria Monkton was dressing for dinner when she heard a loud double knock at the door of her aunt's house.
increase twofold
From this reading Maria Monkton was dressing for dinner when she heard a loud double knock at the door of her aunt's house.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading "Is Lady Fleetwood dressed?" demanded Maria, rather anxiously.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Maria Monkton was dressing for dinner when she heard a loud double knock at the door of her aunt's house.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It wanted fully half-an-hour of the time at which any guest but a lover could be reasonably expected; and while she herself hurried her toilet, she bade the maid look out and see who was the visiter.
Fleetwood
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From this reading "Is Lady Fleetwood dressed?" demanded Maria, rather anxiously.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Maria Monkton was dressing for dinner when she heard a loud double knock at the door of her aunt's house.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading It wanted fully half-an-hour of the time at which any guest but a lover could be reasonably expected; and while she herself hurried her toilet, she bade the maid look out and see who was the visiter.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It wanted fully half-an-hour of the time at which any guest but a lover could be reasonably expected; and while she herself hurried her toilet, she bade the maid look out and see who was the visiter.
half-an-hour
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From this reading It wanted fully half-an-hour of the time at which any guest but a lover could be reasonably expected; and while she herself hurried her toilet, she bade the maid look out and see who was the visiter.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Maria Monkton was dressing for dinner when she heard a loud double knock at the door of her aunt's house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Maria Monkton was dressing for dinner when she heard a loud double knock at the door of her aunt's house.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It wanted fully half-an-hour of the time at which any guest but a lover could be reasonably expected; and while she herself hurried her toilet, she bade the maid look out and see who was the visiter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "It is only your uncle, ma'am," said the abigail; "it is his cab and servant."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Maria Monkton was dressing for dinner when she heard a loud double knock at the door of her aunt's house.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading It wanted fully half-an-hour of the time at which any guest but a lover could be reasonably expected; and while she herself hurried her toilet, she bade the maid look out and see who was the visiter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is only your uncle, ma'am," said the abigail; "it is his cab and servant."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It wanted fully half-an-hour of the time at which any guest but a lover could be reasonably expected; and while she herself hurried her toilet, she bade the maid look out and see who was the visiter.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Maria Monkton was dressing for dinner when she heard a loud double knock at the door of her aunt's house.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Is Lady Fleetwood dressed?" demanded Maria, rather anxiously.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It wanted fully half-an-hour of the time at which any guest but a lover could be reasonably expected; and while she herself hurried her toilet, she bade the maid look out and see who was the visiter.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Maria Monkton was dressing for dinner when she heard a loud double knock at the door of her aunt's house.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading It wanted fully half-an-hour of the time at which any guest but a lover could be reasonably expected; and while she herself hurried her toilet, she bade the maid look out and see who was the visiter.
ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading "It is only your uncle, ma'am," said the abigail; "it is his cab and servant."
a female domestic
From this reading It wanted fully half-an-hour of the time at which any guest but a lover could be reasonably expected; and while she herself hurried her toilet, she bade the maid look out and see who was the visiter.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading Maria Monkton was dressing for dinner when she heard a loud double knock at the door of her aunt's house.
Monkton
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From this reading Maria Monkton was dressing for dinner when she heard a loud double knock at the door of her aunt's house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Maria Monkton was dressing for dinner when she heard a loud double knock at the door of her aunt's house.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, dear, yes, ma'am!
and nothing more
From this reading "It is only your uncle, ma'am," said the abigail; "it is his cab and servant."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It wanted fully half-an-hour of the time at which any guest but a lover could be reasonably expected; and while she herself hurried her toilet, she bade the maid look out and see who was the visiter.
on the contrary
From this reading "Is Lady Fleetwood dressed?" demanded Maria, rather anxiously.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading It wanted fully half-an-hour of the time at which any guest but a lover could be reasonably expected; and while she herself hurried her toilet, she bade the maid look out and see who was the visiter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is only your uncle, ma'am," said the abigail; "it is his cab and servant."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It wanted fully half-an-hour of the time at which any guest but a lover could be reasonably expected; and while she herself hurried her toilet, she bade the maid look out and see who was the visiter.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "It is only your uncle, ma'am," said the abigail; "it is his cab and servant."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maria Monkton was dressing for dinner when she heard a loud double knock at the door of her aunt's house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Maria Monkton was dressing for dinner when she heard a loud double knock at the door of her aunt's house.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It wanted fully half-an-hour of the time at which any guest but a lover could be reasonably expected; and while she herself hurried her toilet, she bade the maid look out and see who was the visiter.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It wanted fully half-an-hour of the time at which any guest but a lover could be reasonably expected; and while she herself hurried her toilet, she bade the maid look out and see who was the visiter.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "It is only your uncle, ma'am," said the abigail; "it is his cab and servant."
visiter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It wanted fully half-an-hour of the time at which any guest but a lover could be reasonably expected; and while she herself hurried her toilet, she bade the maid look out and see who was the visiter.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It wanted fully half-an-hour of the time at which any guest but a lover could be reasonably expected; and while she herself hurried her toilet, she bade the maid look out and see who was the visiter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Maria Monkton was dressing for dinner when she heard a loud double knock at the door of her aunt's house.
at the time that
From this reading Maria Monkton was dressing for dinner when she heard a loud double knock at the door of her aunt's house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It wanted fully half-an-hour of the time at which any guest but a lover could be reasonably expected; and while she herself hurried her toilet, she bade the maid look out and see who was the visiter.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It wanted fully half-an-hour of the time at which any guest but a lover could be reasonably expected; and while she herself hurried her toilet, she bade the maid look out and see who was the visiter.
which person or people
From this reading It wanted fully half-an-hour of the time at which any guest but a lover could be reasonably expected; and while she herself hurried her toilet, she bade the maid look out and see who was the visiter.
an affirmative
From this reading "Oh, dear, yes, ma'am!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is only your uncle, ma'am," said the abigail; "it is his cab and servant."
