used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I recall that scene now with a laugh, but I frankly own that that moment was not the pleasantest in my life.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Am I really and truly the same Merle Fenton who rang at the bell at Prince's Gate and informed the astonished footman that I was the person applying for the nurse's situation?
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Am I really and truly the same Merle Fenton who rang at the bell at Prince's Gate and informed the astonished footman that I was the person applying for the nurse's situation?
applyingverbUS /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Am I really and truly the same Merle Fenton who rang at the bell at Prince's Gate and informed the astonished footman that I was the person applying for the nurse's situation?
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Am I really and truly the same Merle Fenton who rang at the bell at Prince's Gate and informed the astonished footman that I was the person applying for the nurse's situation?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In looking back on those days, I simply wonder at my own audacity.
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading In looking back on those days, I simply wonder at my own audacity.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In looking back on those days, I simply wonder at my own audacity.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Am I really and truly the same Merle Fenton who rang at the bell at Prince's Gate and informed the astonished footman that I was the person applying for the nurse's situation?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I recall that scene now with a laugh, but I frankly own that that moment was not the pleasantest in my life.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In looking back on those days, I simply wonder at my own audacity.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
Fenton
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From this reading Am I really and truly the same Merle Fenton who rang at the bell at Prince's Gate and informed the astonished footman that I was the person applying for the nurse's situation?
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading Am I really and truly the same Merle Fenton who rang at the bell at Prince's Gate and informed the astonished footman that I was the person applying for the nurse's situation?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Am I really and truly the same Merle Fenton who rang at the bell at Prince's Gate and informed the astonished footman that I was the person applying for the nurse's situation?
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading I recall that scene now with a laugh, but I frankly own that that moment was not the pleasantest in my life.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Am I really and truly the same Merle Fenton who rang at the bell at Prince's Gate and informed the astonished footman that I was the person applying for the nurse's situation?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
how
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From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In looking back on those days, I simply wonder at my own audacity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In looking back on those days, I simply wonder at my own audacity.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Am I really and truly the same Merle Fenton who rang at the bell at Prince's Gate and informed the astonished footman that I was the person applying for the nurse's situation?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
the sound of laughing
From this reading I recall that scene now with a laugh, but I frankly own that that moment was not the pleasantest in my life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I recall that scene now with a laugh, but I frankly own that that moment was not the pleasantest in my life.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading In looking back on those days, I simply wonder at my own audacity.
ludicrousadjectiveUS /ˈluːdəkrəs/
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
MerlenounUS /mɜːrl/
common black European thrush
From this reading Am I really and truly the same Merle Fenton who rang at the bell at Prince's Gate and informed the astonished footman that I was the person applying for the nurse's situation?
a particular point in time
From this reading I recall that scene now with a laugh, but I frankly own that that moment was not the pleasantest in my life.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In looking back on those days, I simply wonder at my own audacity.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW NURSE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I recall that scene now with a laugh, but I frankly own that that moment was not the pleasantest in my life.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I recall that scene now with a laugh, but I frankly own that that moment was not the pleasantest in my life.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading THE NEW NURSE.
nurse'snounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪz/
possessive form of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading Am I really and truly the same Merle Fenton who rang at the bell at Prince's Gate and informed the astonished footman that I was the person applying for the nurse's situation?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In looking back on those days, I simply wonder at my own audacity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In looking back on those days, I simply wonder at my own audacity.
a human being
From this reading Am I really and truly the same Merle Fenton who rang at the bell at Prince's Gate and informed the astonished footman that I was the person applying for the nurse's situation?
pleasantest
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From this reading I recall that scene now with a laugh, but I frankly own that that moment was not the pleasantest in my life.
plushadjectiveUS /plʌʃ/
characterized by extravagance and profusion
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Am I really and truly the same Merle Fenton who rang at the bell at Prince's Gate and informed the astonished footman that I was the person applying for the nurse's situation?
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Am I really and truly the same Merle Fenton who rang at the bell at Prince's Gate and informed the astonished footman that I was the person applying for the nurse's situation?
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Am I really and truly the same Merle Fenton who rang at the bell at Prince's Gate and informed the astonished footman that I was the person applying for the nurse's situation?
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I recall that scene now with a laugh, but I frankly own that that moment was not the pleasantest in my life.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Am I really and truly the same Merle Fenton who rang at the bell at Prince's Gate and informed the astonished footman that I was the person applying for the nurse's situation?
the place where some action occurs
From this reading I recall that scene now with a laugh, but I frankly own that that moment was not the pleasantest in my life.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
and nothing more
From this reading In looking back on those days, I simply wonder at my own audacity.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Am I really and truly the same Merle Fenton who rang at the bell at Prince's Gate and informed the astonished footman that I was the person applying for the nurse's situation?
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
express in words
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Am I really and truly the same Merle Fenton who rang at the bell at Prince's Gate and informed the astonished footman that I was the person applying for the nurse's situation?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW NURSE.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In looking back on those days, I simply wonder at my own audacity.
timiditynounUS /təˈmɪdəti/
fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Am I really and truly the same Merle Fenton who rang at the bell at Prince's Gate and informed the astonished footman that I was the person applying for the nurse's situation?
a fact that has been verified
From this reading True, it had its ludicrous side; but how is one to enjoy the humour of an amusing situation alone? and, to tell the truth, the six foot of plush and powder before me was somewhat alarming to my female timidity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Am I really and truly the same Merle Fenton who rang at the bell at Prince's Gate and informed the astonished footman that I was the person applying for the nurse's situation?
which person or people
From this reading Am I really and truly the same Merle Fenton who rang at the bell at Prince's Gate and informed the astonished footman that I was the person applying for the nurse's situation?
in the company of; together with
From this reading I recall that scene now with a laugh, but I frankly own that that moment was not the pleasantest in my life.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading In looking back on those days, I simply wonder at my own audacity.
