used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The family were all very much startled by the news, which Letitia communicated only when the arrival of a nurse in the costume which is not to be mistaken startled the household.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “What does that woman want?” said John, who was prejudiced like so many gentlemen against costume, and did not like the professional air.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “What does that woman want?” said John, who was prejudiced like so many gentlemen against costume, and did not like the professional air.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The family were all very much startled by the news, which Letitia communicated only when the arrival of a nurse in the costume which is not to be mistaken startled the household.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “What does that woman want?” said John, who was prejudiced like so many gentlemen against costume, and did not like the professional air.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The family were all very much startled by the news, which Letitia communicated only when the arrival of a nurse in the costume which is not to be mistaken startled the household.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
BarkernounUS /ˈbɑːrkər/
someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
From this reading “She is the nurse whom Dr. Barker has sent for Mar.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The family were all very much startled by the news, which Letitia communicated only when the arrival of a nurse in the costume which is not to be mistaken startled the household.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The family were all very much startled by the news, which Letitia communicated only when the arrival of a nurse in the costume which is not to be mistaken startled the household.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading The family were all very much startled by the news, which Letitia communicated only when the arrival of a nurse in the costume which is not to be mistaken startled the household.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading The family were all very much startled by the news, which Letitia communicated only when the arrival of a nurse in the costume which is not to be mistaken startled the household.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “For Mar,” cried all the party with varying tones of expression.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “What does that woman want?” said John, who was prejudiced like so many gentlemen against costume, and did not like the professional air.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What does that woman want?” said John, who was prejudiced like so many gentlemen against costume, and did not like the professional air.
Dr
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From this reading “She is the nurse whom Dr. Barker has sent for Mar.”
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “For Mar,” cried all the party with varying tones of expression.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
a social unit living together
From this reading The family were all very much startled by the news, which Letitia communicated only when the arrival of a nurse in the costume which is not to be mistaken startled the household.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “She is the nurse whom Dr. Barker has sent for Mar.”
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading “What does that woman want?” said John, who was prejudiced like so many gentlemen against costume, and did not like the professional air.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
come to pass
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “She is the nurse whom Dr. Barker has sent for Mar.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
a social unit living together
From this reading The family were all very much startled by the news, which Letitia communicated only when the arrival of a nurse in the costume which is not to be mistaken startled the household.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
imbecilenounUS /ˈɪmbəsəl/
a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The family were all very much startled by the news, which Letitia communicated only when the arrival of a nurse in the costume which is not to be mistaken startled the household.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The family were all very much startled by the news, which Letitia communicated only when the arrival of a nurse in the costume which is not to be mistaken startled the household.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “What does that woman want?” said John, who was prejudiced like so many gentlemen against costume, and did not like the professional air.
Letitia
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From this reading The family were all very much startled by the news, which Letitia communicated only when the arrival of a nurse in the costume which is not to be mistaken startled the household.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “What does that woman want?” said John, who was prejudiced like so many gentlemen against costume, and did not like the professional air.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “What does that woman want?” said John, who was prejudiced like so many gentlemen against costume, and did not like the professional air.
MarverbUS /mɑːr/
make imperfect
From this reading “She is the nurse whom Dr. Barker has sent for Mar.”
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading The family were all very much startled by the news, which Letitia communicated only when the arrival of a nurse in the costume which is not to be mistaken startled the household.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The family were all very much startled by the news, which Letitia communicated only when the arrival of a nurse in the costume which is not to be mistaken startled the household.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The family were all very much startled by the news, which Letitia communicated only when the arrival of a nurse in the costume which is not to be mistaken startled the household.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The family were all very much startled by the news, which Letitia communicated only when the arrival of a nurse in the costume which is not to be mistaken startled the household.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading The family were all very much startled by the news, which Letitia communicated only when the arrival of a nurse in the costume which is not to be mistaken startled the household.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The family were all very much startled by the news, which Letitia communicated only when the arrival of a nurse in the costume which is not to be mistaken startled the household.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
and nothing more
From this reading The family were all very much startled by the news, which Letitia communicated only when the arrival of a nurse in the costume which is not to be mistaken startled the household.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading “For Mar,” cried all the party with varying tones of expression.
prejudicedadjectiveUS /ˈpredʒədəst/
emanating from a person's emotions and prejudices
From this reading “What does that woman want?” said John, who was prejudiced like so many gentlemen against costume, and did not like the professional air.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading “What does that woman want?” said John, who was prejudiced like so many gentlemen against costume, and did not like the professional air.
provokedadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkt/
incited, especially deliberately, to anger
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “What does that woman want?” said John, who was prejudiced like so many gentlemen against costume, and did not like the professional air.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading “She is the nurse whom Dr. Barker has sent for Mar.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “She is the nurse whom Dr. Barker has sent for Mar.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “What does that woman want?” said John, who was prejudiced like so many gentlemen against costume, and did not like the professional air.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The family were all very much startled by the news, which Letitia communicated only when the arrival of a nurse in the costume which is not to be mistaken startled the household.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “What does that woman want?” said John, who was prejudiced like so many gentlemen against costume, and did not like the professional air.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The family were all very much startled by the news, which Letitia communicated only when the arrival of a nurse in the costume which is not to be mistaken startled the household.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The family were all very much startled by the news, which Letitia communicated only when the arrival of a nurse in the costume which is not to be mistaken startled the household.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “For Mar,” cried all the party with varying tones of expression.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading “For Mar,” cried all the party with varying tones of expression.
precisely as stated
From this reading The family were all very much startled by the news, which Letitia communicated only when the arrival of a nurse in the costume which is not to be mistaken startled the household.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “What does that woman want?” said John, who was prejudiced like so many gentlemen against costume, and did not like the professional air.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What does that woman want?” said John, who was prejudiced like so many gentlemen against costume, and did not like the professional air.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The family were all very much startled by the news, which Letitia communicated only when the arrival of a nurse in the costume which is not to be mistaken startled the household.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What does that woman want?” said John, who was prejudiced like so many gentlemen against costume, and did not like the professional air.
at the time that
From this reading The family were all very much startled by the news, which Letitia communicated only when the arrival of a nurse in the costume which is not to be mistaken startled the household.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The family were all very much startled by the news, which Letitia communicated only when the arrival of a nurse in the costume which is not to be mistaken startled the household.
which person or people
From this reading “What does that woman want?” said John, who was prejudiced like so many gentlemen against costume, and did not like the professional air.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “She is the nurse whom Dr. Barker has sent for Mar.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “For Mar,” cried all the party with varying tones of expression.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “What does that woman want?” said John, who was prejudiced like so many gentlemen against costume, and did not like the professional air.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Letitia looked round upon her husband and her children, and she felt that there was not one of them who had any sympathy with her--who thought at all of the consequences or of what would happen--if---- She was provoked beyond expression by the look of alarm and imbecile anxiety on all their faces.
