used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STILL RUNNING With a glance of triumphant contempt at the bladder she had pricked so easily, Mrs. Peters turned to her husband.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I have no wish to be present during a painful scene; besides, I am wanted in the larder."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading STILL RUNNING With a glance of triumphant contempt at the bladder she had pricked so easily, Mrs. Peters turned to her husband.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have no wish to be present during a painful scene; besides, I am wanted in the larder."
in addition to; as well as
From this reading I have no wish to be present during a painful scene; besides, I am wanted in the larder."
bladdernounUS /ˈblædər/
a distensible membranous sac (usually containing liquid or gas)
From this reading STILL RUNNING With a glance of triumphant contempt at the bladder she had pricked so easily, Mrs. Peters turned to her husband.
blanklyadverbUS /ˈblæŋkli/
in a blank and uncomprehending manner
From this reading "_Mr. Hedderwick!_" repeated the vicar blankly.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I think, Charles, that I can safely leave you now to hear Mr. Hedderwick's explanation.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading "I think, Charles, that I can safely leave you now to hear Mr. Hedderwick's explanation.
Clara
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From this reading "What do you mean, Clara?
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading STILL RUNNING With a glance of triumphant contempt at the bladder she had pricked so easily, Mrs. Peters turned to her husband.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you mean, Clara?
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I have no wish to be present during a painful scene; besides, I am wanted in the larder."
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading STILL RUNNING With a glance of triumphant contempt at the bladder she had pricked so easily, Mrs. Peters turned to her husband.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "I think, Charles, that I can safely leave you now to hear Mr. Hedderwick's explanation.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading STILL RUNNING With a glance of triumphant contempt at the bladder she had pricked so easily, Mrs. Peters turned to her husband.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading STILL RUNNING With a glance of triumphant contempt at the bladder she had pricked so easily, Mrs. Peters turned to her husband.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have no wish to be present during a painful scene; besides, I am wanted in the larder."
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I think, Charles, that I can safely leave you now to hear Mr. Hedderwick's explanation.
Hedderwick
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From this reading "_Mr. Hedderwick!_" repeated the vicar blankly.
Hedderwick's
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From this reading "I think, Charles, that I can safely leave you now to hear Mr. Hedderwick's explanation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading STILL RUNNING With a glance of triumphant contempt at the bladder she had pricked so easily, Mrs. Peters turned to her husband.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading STILL RUNNING With a glance of triumphant contempt at the bladder she had pricked so easily, Mrs. Peters turned to her husband.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think, Charles, that I can safely leave you now to hear Mr. Hedderwick's explanation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have no wish to be present during a painful scene; besides, I am wanted in the larder."
lardernounUS /ˈlɑːrdər/
a supply of food especially for a household
From this reading I have no wish to be present during a painful scene; besides, I am wanted in the larder."
go away from a place
From this reading "I think, Charles, that I can safely leave you now to hear Mr. Hedderwick's explanation.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What do you mean, Clara?
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I think, Charles, that I can safely leave you now to hear Mr. Hedderwick's explanation.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading STILL RUNNING With a glance of triumphant contempt at the bladder she had pricked so easily, Mrs. Peters turned to her husband.
not any; not one
From this reading I have no wish to be present during a painful scene; besides, I am wanted in the larder."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I think, Charles, that I can safely leave you now to hear Mr. Hedderwick's explanation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STILL RUNNING With a glance of triumphant contempt at the bladder she had pricked so easily, Mrs. Peters turned to her husband.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading I have no wish to be present during a painful scene; besides, I am wanted in the larder."
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading STILL RUNNING With a glance of triumphant contempt at the bladder she had pricked so easily, Mrs. Peters turned to her husband.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I have no wish to be present during a painful scene; besides, I am wanted in the larder."
prickedverbUS /prɪkt/
past form of “prick” — make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading STILL RUNNING With a glance of triumphant contempt at the bladder she had pricked so easily, Mrs. Peters turned to her husband.
recurring again and again
From this reading "_Mr. Hedderwick!_" repeated the vicar blankly.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading STILL RUNNING With a glance of triumphant contempt at the bladder she had pricked so easily, Mrs. Peters turned to her husband.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading "I think, Charles, that I can safely leave you now to hear Mr. Hedderwick's explanation.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading I have no wish to be present during a painful scene; besides, I am wanted in the larder."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading STILL RUNNING With a glance of triumphant contempt at the bladder she had pricked so easily, Mrs. Peters turned to her husband.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading STILL RUNNING With a glance of triumphant contempt at the bladder she had pricked so easily, Mrs. Peters turned to her husband.
not in physical motion
From this reading STILL RUNNING With a glance of triumphant contempt at the bladder she had pricked so easily, Mrs. Peters turned to her husband.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I think, Charles, that I can safely leave you now to hear Mr. Hedderwick's explanation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STILL RUNNING With a glance of triumphant contempt at the bladder she had pricked so easily, Mrs. Peters turned to her husband.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think, Charles, that I can safely leave you now to hear Mr. Hedderwick's explanation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STILL RUNNING With a glance of triumphant contempt at the bladder she had pricked so easily, Mrs. Peters turned to her husband.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading STILL RUNNING With a glance of triumphant contempt at the bladder she had pricked so easily, Mrs. Peters turned to her husband.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading STILL RUNNING With a glance of triumphant contempt at the bladder she had pricked so easily, Mrs. Peters turned to her husband.
vicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading "_Mr. Hedderwick!_" repeated the vicar blankly.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I have no wish to be present during a painful scene; besides, I am wanted in the larder."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you mean, Clara?
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I have no wish to be present during a painful scene; besides, I am wanted in the larder."
in the company of; together with
From this reading STILL RUNNING With a glance of triumphant contempt at the bladder she had pricked so easily, Mrs. Peters turned to her husband.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think, Charles, that I can safely leave you now to hear Mr. Hedderwick's explanation.
