used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Because you have a pretty face?"
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading THE VOICE FROM THE GROUP "No one from the household is allowed through without an order!"
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading "Not you, my girl, or--" But she who importuned raised the sides of the ample linen head-dress and revealed fully her countenance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE VOICE FROM THE GROUP "No one from the household is allowed through without an order!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Not you, my girl, or--" But she who importuned raised the sides of the ample linen head-dress and revealed fully her countenance.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The sentinel at the great gate separating the upper part of the Mount from the town, answered roughly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sentinel at the great gate separating the upper part of the Mount from the town, answered roughly.
for the reason that
From this reading "Because you have a pretty face?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Not you, my girl, or--" But she who importuned raised the sides of the ample linen head-dress and revealed fully her countenance.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading "Not you, my girl, or--" But she who importuned raised the sides of the ample linen head-dress and revealed fully her countenance.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Because you have a pretty face?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE VOICE FROM THE GROUP "No one from the household is allowed through without an order!"
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading "Not you, my girl, or--" But she who importuned raised the sides of the ample linen head-dress and revealed fully her countenance.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The sentinel at the great gate separating the upper part of the Mount from the town, answered roughly.
a young female
From this reading "Not you, my girl, or--" But she who importuned raised the sides of the ample linen head-dress and revealed fully her countenance.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The sentinel at the great gate separating the upper part of the Mount from the town, answered roughly.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading THE VOICE FROM THE GROUP "No one from the household is allowed through without an order!"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Because you have a pretty face?"
head-dress
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From this reading "Not you, my girl, or--" But she who importuned raised the sides of the ample linen head-dress and revealed fully her countenance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Not you, my girl, or--" But she who importuned raised the sides of the ample linen head-dress and revealed fully her countenance.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE VOICE FROM THE GROUP "No one from the household is allowed through without an order!"
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "You will, however, let me pass."
importuned
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From this reading "Not you, my girl, or--" But she who importuned raised the sides of the ample linen head-dress and revealed fully her countenance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE VOICE FROM THE GROUP "No one from the household is allowed through without an order!"
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "You will, however, let me pass."
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading "Not you, my girl, or--" But she who importuned raised the sides of the ample linen head-dress and revealed fully her countenance.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You will, however, let me pass."
attach to a support
From this reading The sentinel at the great gate separating the upper part of the Mount from the town, answered roughly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Not you, my girl, or--" But she who importuned raised the sides of the ample linen head-dress and revealed fully her countenance.
not any; not one
From this reading THE VOICE FROM THE GROUP "No one from the household is allowed through without an order!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not you, my girl, or--" But she who importuned raised the sides of the ample linen head-dress and revealed fully her countenance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sentinel at the great gate separating the upper part of the Mount from the town, answered roughly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE VOICE FROM THE GROUP "No one from the household is allowed through without an order!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Not you, my girl, or--" But she who importuned raised the sides of the ample linen head-dress and revealed fully her countenance.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE VOICE FROM THE GROUP "No one from the household is allowed through without an order!"
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The sentinel at the great gate separating the upper part of the Mount from the town, answered roughly.
go across or through
From this reading "You will, however, let me pass."
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Because you have a pretty face?"
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading "Not you, my girl, or--" But she who importuned raised the sides of the ample linen head-dress and revealed fully her countenance.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading "Not you, my girl, or--" But she who importuned raised the sides of the ample linen head-dress and revealed fully her countenance.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading The sentinel at the great gate separating the upper part of the Mount from the town, answered roughly.
sentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The sentinel at the great gate separating the upper part of the Mount from the town, answered roughly.
separatingverbUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “separate” — act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading The sentinel at the great gate separating the upper part of the Mount from the town, answered roughly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Not you, my girl, or--" But she who importuned raised the sides of the ample linen head-dress and revealed fully her countenance.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Not you, my girl, or--" But she who importuned raised the sides of the ample linen head-dress and revealed fully her countenance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VOICE FROM THE GROUP "No one from the household is allowed through without an order!"
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE VOICE FROM THE GROUP "No one from the household is allowed through without an order!"
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The sentinel at the great gate separating the upper part of the Mount from the town, answered roughly.
the topmost one of two
From this reading The sentinel at the great gate separating the upper part of the Mount from the town, answered roughly.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE VOICE FROM THE GROUP "No one from the household is allowed through without an order!"
which person or people
From this reading "Not you, my girl, or--" But she who importuned raised the sides of the ample linen head-dress and revealed fully her countenance.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will, however, let me pass."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE VOICE FROM THE GROUP "No one from the household is allowed through without an order!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will, however, let me pass."
