used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Foolish woman," I said, giving her a kind of severe look; "is that all your manners to interrupt Mr Batter?
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Then wishing to smooth him down, I added, by way of compliment--"Do go on; for you really are a prime reader.
(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 "Foolish woman," I said, giving her a kind of severe look; "is that all your manners to interrupt Mr Batter?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If ye'll just keep a calm sough, ye'll hear the long and the short o't, in good time."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then wishing to smooth him down, I added, by way of compliment--"Do go on; for you really are a prime reader.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But I said to him, "Excuse freedoms, James, and be so good as resume your discourse."
BatterverbUS /ˈbætər/
strike against forcefully
From this reading "Foolish woman," I said, giving her a kind of severe look; "is that all your manners to interrupt Mr Batter?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But I said to him, "Excuse freedoms, James, and be so good as resume your discourse."
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading By this, James, who did not relish interruption, and was a thought fidgety in his natural temper, had laid down the paper on the table, snuffed the candle, and raised his spectacles on his brow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I said to him, "Excuse freedoms, James, and be so good as resume your discourse."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this, James, who did not relish interruption, and was a thought fidgety in his natural temper, had laid down the paper on the table, snuffed the candle, and raised his spectacles on his brow.
make calm or still
From this reading If ye'll just keep a calm sough, ye'll hear the long and the short o't, in good time."
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading By this, James, who did not relish interruption, and was a thought fidgety in his natural temper, had laid down the paper on the table, snuffed the candle, and raised his spectacles on his brow.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Then wishing to smooth him down, I added, by way of compliment--"Do go on; for you really are a prime reader.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading By this, James, who did not relish interruption, and was a thought fidgety in his natural temper, had laid down the paper on the table, snuffed the candle, and raised his spectacles on his brow.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading But I said to him, "Excuse freedoms, James, and be so good as resume your discourse."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Then wishing to smooth him down, I added, by way of compliment--"Do go on; for you really are a prime reader.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading By this, James, who did not relish interruption, and was a thought fidgety in his natural temper, had laid down the paper on the table, snuffed the candle, and raised his spectacles on his brow.
accept an excuse for
From this reading But I said to him, "Excuse freedoms, James, and be so good as resume your discourse."
fidgetyadjective
nervous and unable to relax
From this reading By this, James, who did not relish interruption, and was a thought fidgety in his natural temper, had laid down the paper on the table, snuffed the candle, and raised his spectacles on his brow.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading "Foolish woman," I said, giving her a kind of severe look; "is that all your manners to interrupt Mr Batter?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then wishing to smooth him down, I added, by way of compliment--"Do go on; for you really are a prime reader.
freedomsnounUS /ˈfriːdəmz/
plural of “freedom” — the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading But I said to him, "Excuse freedoms, James, and be so good as resume your discourse."
the act of giving
From this reading "Foolish woman," I said, giving her a kind of severe look; "is that all your manners to interrupt Mr Batter?
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then wishing to smooth him down, I added, by way of compliment--"Do go on; for you really are a prime reader.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If ye'll just keep a calm sough, ye'll hear the long and the short o't, in good time."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By this, James, who did not relish interruption, and was a thought fidgety in his natural temper, had laid down the paper on the table, snuffed the candle, and raised his spectacles on his brow.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading If ye'll just keep a calm sough, ye'll hear the long and the short o't, in good time."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Foolish woman," I said, giving her a kind of severe look; "is that all your manners to interrupt Mr Batter?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But I said to him, "Excuse freedoms, James, and be so good as resume your discourse."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By this, James, who did not relish interruption, and was a thought fidgety in his natural temper, had laid down the paper on the table, snuffed the candle, and raised his spectacles on his brow.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Foolish woman," I said, giving her a kind of severe look; "is that all your manners to interrupt Mr Batter?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If ye'll just keep a calm sough, ye'll hear the long and the short o't, in good time."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If ye'll just keep a calm sough, ye'll hear the long and the short o't, in good time."
interruptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpt/
make a break in
From this reading "Foolish woman," I said, giving her a kind of severe look; "is that all your manners to interrupt Mr Batter?
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Foolish woman," I said, giving her a kind of severe look; "is that all your manners to interrupt Mr Batter?
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
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and nothing more
From this reading If ye'll just keep a calm sough, ye'll hear the long and the short o't, in good time."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading If ye'll just keep a calm sough, ye'll hear the long and the short o't, in good time."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Foolish woman," I said, giving her a kind of severe look; "is that all your manners to interrupt Mr Batter?
set down according to a plan
From this reading By this, James, who did not relish interruption, and was a thought fidgety in his natural temper, had laid down the paper on the table, snuffed the candle, and raised his spectacles on his brow.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading If ye'll just keep a calm sough, ye'll hear the long and the short o't, in good time."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Foolish woman," I said, giving her a kind of severe look; "is that all your manners to interrupt Mr Batter?
social deportment
From this reading "Foolish woman," I said, giving her a kind of severe look; "is that all your manners to interrupt Mr Batter?
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Foolish woman," I said, giving her a kind of severe look; "is that all your manners to interrupt Mr Batter?
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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o't
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From this reading If ye'll just keep a calm sough, ye'll hear the long and the short o't, in good time."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Foolish woman," I said, giving her a kind of severe look; "is that all your manners to interrupt Mr Batter?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By this, James, who did not relish interruption, and was a thought fidgety in his natural temper, had laid down the paper on the table, snuffed the candle, and raised his spectacles on his brow.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading By this, James, who did not relish interruption, and was a thought fidgety in his natural temper, had laid down the paper on the table, snuffed the candle, and raised his spectacles on his brow.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading Then wishing to smooth him down, I added, by way of compliment--"Do go on; for you really are a prime reader.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading By this, James, who did not relish interruption, and was a thought fidgety in his natural temper, had laid down the paper on the table, snuffed the candle, and raised his spectacles on his brow.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Then wishing to smooth him down, I added, by way of compliment--"Do go on; for you really are a prime reader.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Then wishing to smooth him down, I added, by way of compliment--"Do go on; for you really are a prime reader.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading By this, James, who did not relish interruption, and was a thought fidgety in his natural temper, had laid down the paper on the table, snuffed the candle, and raised his spectacles on his brow.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading But I said to him, "Excuse freedoms, James, and be so good as resume your discourse."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Foolish woman," I said, giving her a kind of severe look; "is that all your manners to interrupt Mr Batter?
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading "Foolish woman," I said, giving her a kind of severe look; "is that all your manners to interrupt Mr Batter?
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading If ye'll just keep a calm sough, ye'll hear the long and the short o't, in good time."
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Then wishing to smooth him down, I added, by way of compliment--"Do go on; for you really are a prime reader.
snuffedverbUS /snʌft/
past form of “snuff” — sniff or smell inquiringly
From this reading By this, James, who did not relish interruption, and was a thought fidgety in his natural temper, had laid down the paper on the table, snuffed the candle, and raised his spectacles on his brow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But I said to him, "Excuse freedoms, James, and be so good as resume your discourse."
soughverbUS /saʊf/
make a murmuring sound
From this reading If ye'll just keep a calm sough, ye'll hear the long and the short o't, in good time."
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading By this, James, who did not relish interruption, and was a thought fidgety in his natural temper, had laid down the paper on the table, snuffed the candle, and raised his spectacles on his brow.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading By this, James, who did not relish interruption, and was a thought fidgety in his natural temper, had laid down the paper on the table, snuffed the candle, and raised his spectacles on his brow.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading By this, James, who did not relish interruption, and was a thought fidgety in his natural temper, had laid down the paper on the table, snuffed the candle, and raised his spectacles on his brow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Foolish woman," I said, giving her a kind of severe look; "is that all your manners to interrupt Mr Batter?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If ye'll just keep a calm sough, ye'll hear the long and the short o't, in good time."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then wishing to smooth him down, I added, by way of compliment--"Do go on; for you really are a prime reader.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this, James, who did not relish interruption, and was a thought fidgety in his natural temper, had laid down the paper on the table, snuffed the candle, and raised his spectacles on his brow.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If ye'll just keep a calm sough, ye'll hear the long and the short o't, in good time."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Foolish woman," I said, giving her a kind of severe look; "is that all your manners to interrupt Mr Batter?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By this, James, who did not relish interruption, and was a thought fidgety in his natural temper, had laid down the paper on the table, snuffed the candle, and raised his spectacles on his brow.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then wishing to smooth him down, I added, by way of compliment--"Do go on; for you really are a prime reader.
which person or people
From this reading By this, James, who did not relish interruption, and was a thought fidgety in his natural temper, had laid down the paper on the table, snuffed the candle, and raised his spectacles on his brow.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Then wishing to smooth him down, I added, by way of compliment--"Do go on; for you really are a prime reader.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Foolish woman," I said, giving her a kind of severe look; "is that all your manners to interrupt Mr Batter?
ye'll
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From this reading If ye'll just keep a calm sough, ye'll hear the long and the short o't, in good time."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then wishing to smooth him down, I added, by way of compliment--"Do go on; for you really are a prime reader.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Foolish woman," I said, giving her a kind of severe look; "is that all your manners to interrupt Mr Batter?
