used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WARY AND PATIENT As a rule, especially in the greater issues of life, little or nothing is to be gained by precipitancy.
anew
From this reading She did not again allude to the fact that her husband was dining under the same roof as herself, until they made a move, intending to go to the theatre.
alludeverbUS /əˈluːd/
make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading She did not again allude to the fact that her husband was dining under the same roof as herself, until they made a move, intending to go to the theatre.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WARY AND PATIENT As a rule, especially in the greater issues of life, little or nothing is to be gained by precipitancy.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading During the rest of the dinner Regina made a valiant effort to appear as thoroughly at ease as if the portly gentleman down below was no kith or kin of hers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WARY AND PATIENT As a rule, especially in the greater issues of life, little or nothing is to be gained by precipitancy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the rest of the dinner Regina made a valiant effort to appear as thoroughly at ease as if the portly gentleman down below was no kith or kin of hers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WARY AND PATIENT As a rule, especially in the greater issues of life, little or nothing is to be gained by precipitancy.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When she had once pulled herself together and realized the worst, she became the life and soul of the table, and Regina, mind you, was a woman of intellect, a woman of wit, when it pleased her to exert herself in that respect.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading During the rest of the dinner Regina made a valiant effort to appear as thoroughly at ease as if the portly gentleman down below was no kith or kin of hers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WARY AND PATIENT As a rule, especially in the greater issues of life, little or nothing is to be gained by precipitancy.
demurredverbUS /dɪˈmɜːrd/
inflected form of “demur” — take exception to
From this reading Then Maudie, who was not endowed with much tact, demurred at leaving without making their presence known to her father.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not again allude to the fact that her husband was dining under the same roof as herself, until they made a move, intending to go to the theatre.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading She did not again allude to the fact that her husband was dining under the same roof as herself, until they made a move, intending to go to the theatre.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading During the rest of the dinner Regina made a valiant effort to appear as thoroughly at ease as if the portly gentleman down below was no kith or kin of hers.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading During the rest of the dinner Regina made a valiant effort to appear as thoroughly at ease as if the portly gentleman down below was no kith or kin of hers.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the rest of the dinner Regina made a valiant effort to appear as thoroughly at ease as if the portly gentleman down below was no kith or kin of hers.
move gently or carefully
From this reading During the rest of the dinner Regina made a valiant effort to appear as thoroughly at ease as if the portly gentleman down below was no kith or kin of hers.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading During the rest of the dinner Regina made a valiant effort to appear as thoroughly at ease as if the portly gentleman down below was no kith or kin of hers.
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading Then Maudie, who was not endowed with much tact, demurred at leaving without making their presence known to her father.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading WARY AND PATIENT As a rule, especially in the greater issues of life, little or nothing is to be gained by precipitancy.
exertverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrt/
put to use
From this reading When she had once pulled herself together and realized the worst, she became the life and soul of the table, and Regina, mind you, was a woman of intellect, a woman of wit, when it pleased her to exert herself in that respect.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She did not again allude to the fact that her husband was dining under the same roof as herself, until they made a move, intending to go to the theatre.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Then Maudie, who was not endowed with much tact, demurred at leaving without making their presence known to her father.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading WARY AND PATIENT As a rule, especially in the greater issues of life, little or nothing is to be gained by precipitancy.
a man of refinement
From this reading During the rest of the dinner Regina made a valiant effort to appear as thoroughly at ease as if the portly gentleman down below was no kith or kin of hers.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She did not again allude to the fact that her husband was dining under the same roof as herself, until they made a move, intending to go to the theatre.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading WARY AND PATIENT As a rule, especially in the greater issues of life, little or nothing is to be gained by precipitancy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When she had once pulled herself together and realized the worst, she became the life and soul of the table, and Regina, mind you, was a woman of intellect, a woman of wit, when it pleased her to exert herself in that respect.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she had once pulled herself together and realized the worst, she became the life and soul of the table, and Regina, mind you, was a woman of intellect, a woman of wit, when it pleased her to exert herself in that respect.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading During the rest of the dinner Regina made a valiant effort to appear as thoroughly at ease as if the portly gentleman down below was no kith or kin of hers.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When she had once pulled herself together and realized the worst, she became the life and soul of the table, and Regina, mind you, was a woman of intellect, a woman of wit, when it pleased her to exert herself in that respect.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She did not again allude to the fact that her husband was dining under the same roof as herself, until they made a move, intending to go to the theatre.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading During the rest of the dinner Regina made a valiant effort to appear as thoroughly at ease as if the portly gentleman down below was no kith or kin of hers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WARY AND PATIENT As a rule, especially in the greater issues of life, little or nothing is to be gained by precipitancy.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading When she had once pulled herself together and realized the worst, she became the life and soul of the table, and Regina, mind you, was a woman of intellect, a woman of wit, when it pleased her to exert herself in that respect.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading She did not again allude to the fact that her husband was dining under the same roof as herself, until they made a move, intending to go to the theatre.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WARY AND PATIENT As a rule, especially in the greater issues of life, little or nothing is to be gained by precipitancy.
issuesnounUS /ˈɪʃuːz/
plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
From this reading WARY AND PATIENT As a rule, especially in the greater issues of life, little or nothing is to be gained by precipitancy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When she had once pulled herself together and realized the worst, she became the life and soul of the table, and Regina, mind you, was a woman of intellect, a woman of wit, when it pleased her to exert herself in that respect.
kinnounUS /kɪn/
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading During the rest of the dinner Regina made a valiant effort to appear as thoroughly at ease as if the portly gentleman down below was no kith or kin of hers.
kithnoun
your friends and acquaintances
From this reading During the rest of the dinner Regina made a valiant effort to appear as thoroughly at ease as if the portly gentleman down below was no kith or kin of hers.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Then Maudie, who was not endowed with much tact, demurred at leaving without making their presence known to her father.
the act of departing
From this reading Then Maudie, who was not endowed with much tact, demurred at leaving without making their presence known to her father.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading WARY AND PATIENT As a rule, especially in the greater issues of life, little or nothing is to be gained by precipitancy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WARY AND PATIENT As a rule, especially in the greater issues of life, little or nothing is to be gained by precipitancy.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading During the rest of the dinner Regina made a valiant effort to appear as thoroughly at ease as if the portly gentleman down below was no kith or kin of hers.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Then Maudie, who was not endowed with much tact, demurred at leaving without making their presence known to her father.
Maudie
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From this reading Then Maudie, who was not endowed with much tact, demurred at leaving without making their presence known to her father.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When she had once pulled herself together and realized the worst, she became the life and soul of the table, and Regina, mind you, was a woman of intellect, a woman of wit, when it pleased her to exert herself in that respect.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She did not again allude to the fact that her husband was dining under the same roof as herself, until they made a move, intending to go to the theatre.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Then Maudie, who was not endowed with much tact, demurred at leaving without making their presence known to her father.
not any; not one
From this reading During the rest of the dinner Regina made a valiant effort to appear as thoroughly at ease as if the portly gentleman down below was no kith or kin of hers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not again allude to the fact that her husband was dining under the same roof as herself, until they made a move, intending to go to the theatre.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading WARY AND PATIENT As a rule, especially in the greater issues of life, little or nothing is to be gained by precipitancy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WARY AND PATIENT As a rule, especially in the greater issues of life, little or nothing is to be gained by precipitancy.
on one occasion
From this reading When she had once pulled herself together and realized the worst, she became the life and soul of the table, and Regina, mind you, was a woman of intellect, a woman of wit, when it pleased her to exert herself in that respect.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading WARY AND PATIENT As a rule, especially in the greater issues of life, little or nothing is to be gained by precipitancy.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading WARY AND PATIENT As a rule, especially in the greater issues of life, little or nothing is to be gained by precipitancy.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading When she had once pulled herself together and realized the worst, she became the life and soul of the table, and Regina, mind you, was a woman of intellect, a woman of wit, when it pleased her to exert herself in that respect.
portlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtli/
euphemisms for “fat”
From this reading During the rest of the dinner Regina made a valiant effort to appear as thoroughly at ease as if the portly gentleman down below was no kith or kin of hers.
precipitancynoun
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading WARY AND PATIENT As a rule, especially in the greater issues of life, little or nothing is to be gained by precipitancy.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Then Maudie, who was not endowed with much tact, demurred at leaving without making their presence known to her father.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading When she had once pulled herself together and realized the worst, she became the life and soul of the table, and Regina, mind you, was a woman of intellect, a woman of wit, when it pleased her to exert herself in that respect.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading When she had once pulled herself together and realized the worst, she became the life and soul of the table, and Regina, mind you, was a woman of intellect, a woman of wit, when it pleased her to exert herself in that respect.
ReginanounUS /rɪˈdʒiːnə/
the provincial capital of Saskatchewan
From this reading During the rest of the dinner Regina made a valiant effort to appear as thoroughly at ease as if the portly gentleman down below was no kith or kin of hers.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading When she had once pulled herself together and realized the worst, she became the life and soul of the table, and Regina, mind you, was a woman of intellect, a woman of wit, when it pleased her to exert herself in that respect.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading During the rest of the dinner Regina made a valiant effort to appear as thoroughly at ease as if the portly gentleman down below was no kith or kin of hers.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading She did not again allude to the fact that her husband was dining under the same roof as herself, until they made a move, intending to go to the theatre.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading WARY AND PATIENT As a rule, especially in the greater issues of life, little or nothing is to be gained by precipitancy.
Identical; not different.
From this reading She did not again allude to the fact that her husband was dining under the same roof as herself, until they made a move, intending to go to the theatre.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she had once pulled herself together and realized the worst, she became the life and soul of the table, and Regina, mind you, was a woman of intellect, a woman of wit, when it pleased her to exert herself in that respect.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading When she had once pulled herself together and realized the worst, she became the life and soul of the table, and Regina, mind you, was a woman of intellect, a woman of wit, when it pleased her to exert herself in that respect.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading When she had once pulled herself together and realized the worst, she became the life and soul of the table, and Regina, mind you, was a woman of intellect, a woman of wit, when it pleased her to exert herself in that respect.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading Then Maudie, who was not endowed with much tact, demurred at leaving without making their presence known to her father.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When she had once pulled herself together and realized the worst, she became the life and soul of the table, and Regina, mind you, was a woman of intellect, a woman of wit, when it pleased her to exert herself in that respect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WARY AND PATIENT As a rule, especially in the greater issues of life, little or nothing is to be gained by precipitancy.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading She did not again allude to the fact that her husband was dining under the same roof as herself, until they made a move, intending to go to the theatre.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then Maudie, who was not endowed with much tact, demurred at leaving without making their presence known to her father.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Maudie, who was not endowed with much tact, demurred at leaving without making their presence known to her father.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not again allude to the fact that her husband was dining under the same roof as herself, until they made a move, intending to go to the theatre.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading During the rest of the dinner Regina made a valiant effort to appear as thoroughly at ease as if the portly gentleman down below was no kith or kin of hers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WARY AND PATIENT As a rule, especially in the greater issues of life, little or nothing is to be gained by precipitancy.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading When she had once pulled herself together and realized the worst, she became the life and soul of the table, and Regina, mind you, was a woman of intellect, a woman of wit, when it pleased her to exert herself in that respect.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She did not again allude to the fact that her husband was dining under the same roof as herself, until they made a move, intending to go to the theatre.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She did not again allude to the fact that her husband was dining under the same roof as herself, until they made a move, intending to go to the theatre.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading During the rest of the dinner Regina made a valiant effort to appear as thoroughly at ease as if the portly gentleman down below was no kith or kin of hers.
WARYadjectiveUS /ˈweri/
marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
From this reading WARY AND PATIENT As a rule, especially in the greater issues of life, little or nothing is to be gained by precipitancy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the rest of the dinner Regina made a valiant effort to appear as thoroughly at ease as if the portly gentleman down below was no kith or kin of hers.
at the time that
From this reading When she had once pulled herself together and realized the worst, she became the life and soul of the table, and Regina, mind you, was a woman of intellect, a woman of wit, when it pleased her to exert herself in that respect.
which person or people
From this reading Then Maudie, who was not endowed with much tact, demurred at leaving without making their presence known to her father.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading When she had once pulled herself together and realized the worst, she became the life and soul of the table, and Regina, mind you, was a woman of intellect, a woman of wit, when it pleased her to exert herself in that respect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then Maudie, who was not endowed with much tact, demurred at leaving without making their presence known to her father.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Then Maudie, who was not endowed with much tact, demurred at leaving without making their presence known to her father.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading When she had once pulled herself together and realized the worst, she became the life and soul of the table, and Regina, mind you, was a woman of intellect, a woman of wit, when it pleased her to exert herself in that respect.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading When she had once pulled herself together and realized the worst, she became the life and soul of the table, and Regina, mind you, was a woman of intellect, a woman of wit, when it pleased her to exert herself in that respect.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When she had once pulled herself together and realized the worst, she became the life and soul of the table, and Regina, mind you, was a woman of intellect, a woman of wit, when it pleased her to exert herself in that respect.
