used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FEELINGS OF A CRUSHED MOTH.
(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 "I'll listen to all you've got to say in a moment, Mrs. Gorman Stanley, but--Maria, will you have the goodness to leave us."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I always was deeply interested in my darling Bee, and it's dreadful to think of her being discussed and gossiped over, and me not present.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I always was deeply interested in my darling Bee, and it's dreadful to think of her being discussed and gossiped over, and me not present.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I don't think it's right for Maria to be in the room," said Mrs. Butler.
BeenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading "I always was deeply interested in my darling Bee, and it's dreadful to think of her being discussed and gossiped over, and me not present.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "I always was deeply interested in my darling Bee, and it's dreadful to think of her being discussed and gossiped over, and me not present.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I'll listen to all you've got to say in a moment, Mrs. Gorman Stanley, but--Maria, will you have the goodness to leave us."
ButlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading "I don't think it's right for Maria to be in the room," said Mrs. Butler.
CRUSHEDadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading THE FEELINGS OF A CRUSHED MOTH.
a special loved one
From this reading "I always was deeply interested in my darling Bee, and it's dreadful to think of her being discussed and gossiped over, and me not present.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading "I always was deeply interested in my darling Bee, and it's dreadful to think of her being discussed and gossiped over, and me not present.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading "I always was deeply interested in my darling Bee, and it's dreadful to think of her being discussed and gossiped over, and me not present.
don't
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From this reading "I don't think it's right for Maria to be in the room," said Mrs. Butler.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "I always was deeply interested in my darling Bee, and it's dreadful to think of her being discussed and gossiped over, and me not present.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading THE FEELINGS OF A CRUSHED MOTH.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I don't think it's right for Maria to be in the room," said Mrs. Butler.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading "I'll listen to all you've got to say in a moment, Mrs. Gorman Stanley, but--Maria, will you have the goodness to leave us."
Gorman
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From this reading "I'll listen to all you've got to say in a moment, Mrs. Gorman Stanley, but--Maria, will you have the goodness to leave us."
gossiped
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From this reading "I always was deeply interested in my darling Bee, and it's dreadful to think of her being discussed and gossiped over, and me not present.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I'll listen to all you've got to say in a moment, Mrs. Gorman Stanley, but--Maria, will you have the goodness to leave us."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I'll listen to all you've got to say in a moment, Mrs. Gorman Stanley, but--Maria, will you have the goodness to leave us."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I always was deeply interested in my darling Bee, and it's dreadful to think of her being discussed and gossiped over, and me not present.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't think it's right for Maria to be in the room," said Mrs. Butler.
I'd
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From this reading "I'd rather stay," pleaded poor Miss Maria.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll listen to all you've got to say in a moment, Mrs. Gorman Stanley, but--Maria, will you have the goodness to leave us."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I don't think it's right for Maria to be in the room," said Mrs. Butler.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading "I always was deeply interested in my darling Bee, and it's dreadful to think of her being discussed and gossiped over, and me not present.
it's
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From this reading "I don't think it's right for Maria to be in the room," said Mrs. Butler.
go away from a place
From this reading "I'll listen to all you've got to say in a moment, Mrs. Gorman Stanley, but--Maria, will you have the goodness to leave us."
hear with intention
From this reading "I'll listen to all you've got to say in a moment, Mrs. Gorman Stanley, but--Maria, will you have the goodness to leave us."
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading "I don't think it's right for Maria to be in the room," said Mrs. Butler.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I always was deeply interested in my darling Bee, and it's dreadful to think of her being discussed and gossiped over, and me not present.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I'd rather stay," pleaded poor Miss Maria.
a particular point in time
From this reading "I'll listen to all you've got to say in a moment, Mrs. Gorman Stanley, but--Maria, will you have the goodness to leave us."
MOTHnounUS /mɔːθ/
typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
From this reading THE FEELINGS OF A CRUSHED MOTH.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I don't think it's right for Maria to be in the room," said Mrs. Butler.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I always was deeply interested in my darling Bee, and it's dreadful to think of her being discussed and gossiped over, and me not present.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I always was deeply interested in my darling Bee, and it's dreadful to think of her being discussed and gossiped over, and me not present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FEELINGS OF A CRUSHED MOTH.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I always was deeply interested in my darling Bee, and it's dreadful to think of her being discussed and gossiped over, and me not present.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading "I'd rather stay," pleaded poor Miss Maria.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "I'd rather stay," pleaded poor Miss Maria.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I always was deeply interested in my darling Bee, and it's dreadful to think of her being discussed and gossiped over, and me not present.
on the contrary
From this reading "I'd rather stay," pleaded poor Miss Maria.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I don't think it's right for Maria to be in the room," said Mrs. Butler.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "I don't think it's right for Maria to be in the room," said Mrs. Butler.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't think it's right for Maria to be in the room," said Mrs. Butler.
express in words
From this reading "I'll listen to all you've got to say in a moment, Mrs. Gorman Stanley, but--Maria, will you have the goodness to leave us."
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading "I'll listen to all you've got to say in a moment, Mrs. Gorman Stanley, but--Maria, will you have the goodness to leave us."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I'd rather stay," pleaded poor Miss Maria.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FEELINGS OF A CRUSHED MOTH.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I don't think it's right for Maria to be in the room," said Mrs. Butler.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I don't think it's right for Maria to be in the room," said Mrs. Butler.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I'll listen to all you've got to say in a moment, Mrs. Gorman Stanley, but--Maria, will you have the goodness to leave us."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I always was deeply interested in my darling Bee, and it's dreadful to think of her being discussed and gossiped over, and me not present.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I'll listen to all you've got to say in a moment, Mrs. Gorman Stanley, but--Maria, will you have the goodness to leave us."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'll listen to all you've got to say in a moment, Mrs. Gorman Stanley, but--Maria, will you have the goodness to leave us."
you've
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From this reading "I'll listen to all you've got to say in a moment, Mrs. Gorman Stanley, but--Maria, will you have the goodness to leave us."
