used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Phil threw open a side door and disclosed the round, good-natured face of a man, leaning back in a ragged Morris chair, his feet on a deal table.
backingnounUS /ˈbækɪŋ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I've brought my best girl to show her my room."
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I've brought my best girl to show her my room."
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Phil threw open a side door and disclosed the round, good-natured face of a man, leaning back in a ragged Morris chair, his feet on a deal table.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Phil threw open a side door and disclosed the round, good-natured face of a man, leaning back in a ragged Morris chair, his feet on a deal table.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading Phil threw open a side door and disclosed the round, good-natured face of a man, leaning back in a ragged Morris chair, his feet on a deal table.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Phil threw open a side door and disclosed the round, good-natured face of a man, leaning back in a ragged Morris chair, his feet on a deal table.
Eliza
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From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Phil threw open a side door and disclosed the round, good-natured face of a man, leaning back in a ragged Morris chair, his feet on a deal table.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Phil threw open a side door and disclosed the round, good-natured face of a man, leaning back in a ragged Morris chair, his feet on a deal table.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
set up or found
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
a young female
From this reading I've brought my best girl to show her my room."
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading Phil threw open a side door and disclosed the round, good-natured face of a man, leaning back in a ragged Morris chair, his feet on a deal table.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading The Irishman sprang to his feet, and grinned politely.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello, Pat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I've brought my best girl to show her my room."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Phil threw open a side door and disclosed the round, good-natured face of a man, leaning back in a ragged Morris chair, his feet on a deal table.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
I've
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From this reading I've brought my best girl to show her my room."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
IrishmannounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading The Irishman sprang to his feet, and grinned politely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Phil threw open a side door and disclosed the round, good-natured face of a man, leaning back in a ragged Morris chair, his feet on a deal table.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Phil threw open a side door and disclosed the round, good-natured face of a man, leaning back in a ragged Morris chair, his feet on a deal table.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
a particular point in time
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Phil threw open a side door and disclosed the round, good-natured face of a man, leaning back in a ragged Morris chair, his feet on a deal table.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I've brought my best girl to show her my room."
obedientlyadverbUS /oʊˈbiːdiəntli/
in an obedient manner
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Phil threw open a side door and disclosed the round, good-natured face of a man, leaning back in a ragged Morris chair, his feet on a deal table.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading "Hello, Pat.
pavedadjectiveUS /peɪvd/
covered with a firm surface
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phil threw open a side door and disclosed the round, good-natured face of a man, leaning back in a ragged Morris chair, his feet on a deal table.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading The Irishman sprang to his feet, and grinned politely.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading Phil threw open a side door and disclosed the round, good-natured face of a man, leaning back in a ragged Morris chair, his feet on a deal table.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I've brought my best girl to show her my room."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Phil threw open a side door and disclosed the round, good-natured face of a man, leaning back in a ragged Morris chair, his feet on a deal table.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I've brought my best girl to show her my room."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Phil threw open a side door and disclosed the round, good-natured face of a man, leaning back in a ragged Morris chair, his feet on a deal table.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The Irishman sprang to his feet, and grinned politely.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Phil threw open a side door and disclosed the round, good-natured face of a man, leaning back in a ragged Morris chair, his feet on a deal table.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Phil threw open a side door and disclosed the round, good-natured face of a man, leaning back in a ragged Morris chair, his feet on a deal table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED TEA More bewildered every moment, Eliza hurried along, obediently, and in a minute more found herself in a paved yard on which faced a stable built of stone similar to the fine house backing upon it.
