used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Just think, they'll be here this very day, and Mrs. Randolph doesn't know a single thing yet."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS "DO sit down, Marjorie; you haven't been still for five minutes since luncheon."
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
the act of breaking something
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS "DO sit down, Marjorie; you haven't been still for five minutes since luncheon."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I'm sorry I've been so restless," she said, "but how can I help it.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I'm sorry I've been so restless," she said, "but how can I help it.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Just think, they'll be here this very day, and Mrs. Randolph doesn't know a single thing yet."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS "DO sit down, Marjorie; you haven't been still for five minutes since luncheon."
doesn't
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From this reading Just think, they'll be here this very day, and Mrs. Randolph doesn't know a single thing yet."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS "DO sit down, Marjorie; you haven't been still for five minutes since luncheon."
Elsie
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From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
exasperationnounUS /ˌeksæspərˈeɪʃən/
an exasperated feeling of annoyance
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS "DO sit down, Marjorie; you haven't been still for five minutes since luncheon."
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS "DO sit down, Marjorie; you haven't been still for five minutes since luncheon."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
haven't
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From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS "DO sit down, Marjorie; you haven't been still for five minutes since luncheon."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I'm sorry I've been so restless," she said, "but how can I help it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Just think, they'll be here this very day, and Mrs. Randolph doesn't know a single thing yet."
how
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From this reading "I'm sorry I've been so restless," she said, "but how can I help it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm sorry I've been so restless," she said, "but how can I help it.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm sorry I've been so restless," she said, "but how can I help it.
I've
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From this reading "I'm sorry I've been so restless," she said, "but how can I help it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I'm sorry I've been so restless," she said, "but how can I help it.
and nothing more
From this reading Just think, they'll be here this very day, and Mrs. Randolph doesn't know a single thing yet."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Just think, they'll be here this very day, and Mrs. Randolph doesn't know a single thing yet."
set down according to a plan
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Marjorie laughed nervously.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS "DO sit down, Marjorie; you haven't been still for five minutes since luncheon."
Marjorie
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From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS "DO sit down, Marjorie; you haven't been still for five minutes since luncheon."
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS "DO sit down, Marjorie; you haven't been still for five minutes since luncheon."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Just think, they'll be here this very day, and Mrs. Randolph doesn't know a single thing yet."
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading Marjorie laughed nervously.
information about recent and important events
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS "DO sit down, Marjorie; you haven't been still for five minutes since luncheon."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
Randolph
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From this reading Just think, they'll be here this very day, and Mrs. Randolph doesn't know a single thing yet."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
worried and uneasy
From this reading "I'm sorry I've been so restless," she said, "but how can I help it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm sorry I've been so restless," she said, "but how can I help it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS "DO sit down, Marjorie; you haven't been still for five minutes since luncheon."
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Just think, they'll be here this very day, and Mrs. Randolph doesn't know a single thing yet."
be seated
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS "DO sit down, Marjorie; you haven't been still for five minutes since luncheon."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I'm sorry I've been so restless," she said, "but how can I help it.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I'm sorry I've been so restless," she said, "but how can I help it.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
not in physical motion
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS "DO sit down, Marjorie; you haven't been still for five minutes since luncheon."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS "DO sit down, Marjorie; you haven't been still for five minutes since luncheon."
they'll
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From this reading Just think, they'll be here this very day, and Mrs. Randolph doesn't know a single thing yet."
a special situation
From this reading Just think, they'll be here this very day, and Mrs. Randolph doesn't know a single thing yet."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Just think, they'll be here this very day, and Mrs. Randolph doesn't know a single thing yet."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Just think, they'll be here this very day, and Mrs. Randolph doesn't know a single thing yet."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
hard to endure
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
precisely as stated
From this reading Just think, they'll be here this very day, and Mrs. Randolph doesn't know a single thing yet."
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Elsie spoke in a tone of weary exasperation, as she laid down the book she had been trying to read, and regarded her cousin's flushed cheeks and sparkling eyes, with a half amused, half annoyed expression.
but in spite of that
From this reading Just think, they'll be here this very day, and Mrs. Randolph doesn't know a single thing yet."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS "DO sit down, Marjorie; you haven't been still for five minutes since luncheon."
