used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even while the minister in the coolness of his study softly and gently questioned his faltering “convert,” a wily and smooth-speaking Nakoda was visiting her step-mother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even while the minister in the coolness of his study softly and gently questioned his faltering “convert,” a wily and smooth-speaking Nakoda was visiting her step-mother.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Madame Yamada sent a scullery maid flying to his feet, where, kneeling in the humblest attitude, she removed his dusty sandals.
Azalea's
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From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
brokernounUS /ˈbroʊkər/
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
convertverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərt/
change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading Even while the minister in the coolness of his study softly and gently questioned his faltering “convert,” a wily and smooth-speaking Nakoda was visiting her step-mother.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading Even while the minister in the coolness of his study softly and gently questioned his faltering “convert,” a wily and smooth-speaking Nakoda was visiting her step-mother.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading Madame Yamada sent a scullery maid flying to his feet, where, kneeling in the humblest attitude, she removed his dusty sandals.
take in solid food
From this reading Would not the estimable Mr. Okido remove his shoes and eat the noon meal within her humble house?
estimableadjectiveUS /ˈestəməbəl/
deserving of respect or high regard
From this reading Would not the estimable Mr. Okido remove his shoes and eat the noon meal within her humble house?
divisible by two
From this reading Even while the minister in the coolness of his study softly and gently questioned his faltering “convert,” a wily and smooth-speaking Nakoda was visiting her step-mother.
falteringnounUS /ˈfɔːltərɪŋ/
the act of pausing uncertainly
From this reading Even while the minister in the coolness of his study softly and gently questioned his faltering “convert,” a wily and smooth-speaking Nakoda was visiting her step-mother.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Madame Yamada sent a scullery maid flying to his feet, where, kneeling in the humblest attitude, she removed his dusty sandals.
moving swiftly
From this reading Madame Yamada sent a scullery maid flying to his feet, where, kneeling in the humblest attitude, she removed his dusty sandals.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Even while the minister in the coolness of his study softly and gently questioned his faltering “convert,” a wily and smooth-speaking Nakoda was visiting her step-mother.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Even while the minister in the coolness of his study softly and gently questioned his faltering “convert,” a wily and smooth-speaking Nakoda was visiting her step-mother.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even while the minister in the coolness of his study softly and gently questioned his faltering “convert,” a wily and smooth-speaking Nakoda was visiting her step-mother.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Would not the estimable Mr. Okido remove his shoes and eat the noon meal within her humble house?
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Would not the estimable Mr. Okido remove his shoes and eat the noon meal within her humble house?
humblestadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbələst/
superlative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Madame Yamada sent a scullery maid flying to his feet, where, kneeling in the humblest attitude, she removed his dusty sandals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even while the minister in the coolness of his study softly and gently questioned his faltering “convert,” a wily and smooth-speaking Nakoda was visiting her step-mother.
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading Madame Yamada sent a scullery maid flying to his feet, where, kneeling in the humblest attitude, she removed his dusty sandals.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
a female domestic
From this reading Madame Yamada sent a scullery maid flying to his feet, where, kneeling in the humblest attitude, she removed his dusty sandals.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Would not the estimable Mr. Okido remove his shoes and eat the noon meal within her humble house?
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Even while the minister in the coolness of his study softly and gently questioned his faltering “convert,” a wily and smooth-speaking Nakoda was visiting her step-mother.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Would not the estimable Mr. Okido remove his shoes and eat the noon meal within her humble house?
Nakoda
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From this reading Even while the minister in the coolness of his study softly and gently questioned his faltering “convert,” a wily and smooth-speaking Nakoda was visiting her step-mother.
the middle of the day
From this reading Would not the estimable Mr. Okido remove his shoes and eat the noon meal within her humble house?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Would not the estimable Mr. Okido remove his shoes and eat the noon meal within her humble house?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even while the minister in the coolness of his study softly and gently questioned his faltering “convert,” a wily and smooth-speaking Nakoda was visiting her step-mother.
Okido
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From this reading Would not the estimable Mr. Okido remove his shoes and eat the noon meal within her humble house?
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Even while the minister in the coolness of his study softly and gently questioned his faltering “convert,” a wily and smooth-speaking Nakoda was visiting her step-mother.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Would not the estimable Mr. Okido remove his shoes and eat the noon meal within her humble house?
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Madame Yamada sent a scullery maid flying to his feet, where, kneeling in the humblest attitude, she removed his dusty sandals.
sandalsnounUS /ˈsændəlz/
plural of “sandal” — a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
From this reading Madame Yamada sent a scullery maid flying to his feet, where, kneeling in the humblest attitude, she removed his dusty sandals.
scullerynoun
a small room (in large old British houses) next to the kitchen; where kitchen utensils are cleaned and kept and other rough household jobs are done
From this reading Madame Yamada sent a scullery maid flying to his feet, where, kneeling in the humblest attitude, she removed his dusty sandals.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Madame Yamada sent a scullery maid flying to his feet, where, kneeling in the humblest attitude, she removed his dusty sandals.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
a particular situation
From this reading Would not the estimable Mr. Okido remove his shoes and eat the noon meal within her humble house?
smooth-speaking
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From this reading Even while the minister in the coolness of his study softly and gently questioned his faltering “convert,” a wily and smooth-speaking Nakoda was visiting her step-mother.
with low volume
From this reading Even while the minister in the coolness of his study softly and gently questioned his faltering “convert,” a wily and smooth-speaking Nakoda was visiting her step-mother.
step-mother
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From this reading Even while the minister in the coolness of his study softly and gently questioned his faltering “convert,” a wily and smooth-speaking Nakoda was visiting her step-mother.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Even while the minister in the coolness of his study softly and gently questioned his faltering “convert,” a wily and smooth-speaking Nakoda was visiting her step-mother.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even while the minister in the coolness of his study softly and gently questioned his faltering “convert,” a wily and smooth-speaking Nakoda was visiting her step-mother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading Even while the minister in the coolness of his study softly and gently questioned his faltering “convert,” a wily and smooth-speaking Nakoda was visiting her step-mother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even while the minister in the coolness of his study softly and gently questioned his faltering “convert,” a wily and smooth-speaking Nakoda was visiting her step-mother.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
in or at the place that
From this reading Madame Yamada sent a scullery maid flying to his feet, where, kneeling in the humblest attitude, she removed his dusty sandals.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Even while the minister in the coolness of his study softly and gently questioned his faltering “convert,” a wily and smooth-speaking Nakoda was visiting her step-mother.
wilyadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪli/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading Even while the minister in the coolness of his study softly and gently questioned his faltering “convert,” a wily and smooth-speaking Nakoda was visiting her step-mother.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Would not the estimable Mr. Okido remove his shoes and eat the noon meal within her humble house?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Would not the estimable Mr. Okido remove his shoes and eat the noon meal within her humble house?
Yamada
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From this reading Madame Yamada, as the latter was called, knew the marriage broker well, and being the mother of two daughters by a marriage previous to that with Azalea’s father, she welcomed him with more than usual cordiality.
