used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
anew
From this reading "One moment more, Isabel, I implore," he exclaimed; "then I will go, never to trouble you again."
(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 "I HATE YOU WITH ALL THE STRENGTH OF MY ITALIAN BLOOD."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You have spoken of our--child," the man went on, eagerly, though a flush of shame dyed his face as he gave utterance to the pronoun denoting mutual possession.
have
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Her beautiful hand dropped by her side, and she turned again to him with a patient, inquiring glance.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading "I HATE YOU WITH ALL THE STRENGTH OF MY ITALIAN BLOOD."
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her beautiful hand dropped by her side, and she turned again to him with a patient, inquiring glance.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "You have spoken of our--child," the man went on, eagerly, though a flush of shame dyed his face as he gave utterance to the pronoun denoting mutual possession.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
denotingverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading "You have spoken of our--child," the man went on, eagerly, though a flush of shame dyed his face as he gave utterance to the pronoun denoting mutual possession.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Her beautiful hand dropped by her side, and she turned again to him with a patient, inquiring glance.
dyedadjectiveUS /daɪd/
(used of color) artificially produced; not natural
From this reading "You have spoken of our--child," the man went on, eagerly, though a flush of shame dyed his face as he gave utterance to the pronoun denoting mutual possession.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "You have spoken of our--child," the man went on, eagerly, though a flush of shame dyed his face as he gave utterance to the pronoun denoting mutual possession.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "One moment more, Isabel, I implore," he exclaimed; "then I will go, never to trouble you again."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "You have spoken of our--child," the man went on, eagerly, though a flush of shame dyed his face as he gave utterance to the pronoun denoting mutual possession.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading "You have spoken of our--child," the man went on, eagerly, though a flush of shame dyed his face as he gave utterance to the pronoun denoting mutual possession.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "You have spoken of our--child," the man went on, eagerly, though a flush of shame dyed his face as he gave utterance to the pronoun denoting mutual possession.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Her beautiful hand dropped by her side, and she turned again to him with a patient, inquiring glance.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "One moment more, Isabel, I implore," he exclaimed; "then I will go, never to trouble you again."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Her beautiful hand dropped by her side, and she turned again to him with a patient, inquiring glance.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading "I HATE YOU WITH ALL THE STRENGTH OF MY ITALIAN BLOOD."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have spoken of our--child," the man went on, eagerly, though a flush of shame dyed his face as he gave utterance to the pronoun denoting mutual possession.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her beautiful hand dropped by her side, and she turned again to him with a patient, inquiring glance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You have spoken of our--child," the man went on, eagerly, though a flush of shame dyed his face as he gave utterance to the pronoun denoting mutual possession.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I HATE YOU WITH ALL THE STRENGTH OF MY ITALIAN BLOOD."
imploreverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːr/
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "One moment more, Isabel, I implore," he exclaimed; "then I will go, never to trouble you again."
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading Her beautiful hand dropped by her side, and she turned again to him with a patient, inquiring glance.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
Isabel
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From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading "I HATE YOU WITH ALL THE STRENGTH OF MY ITALIAN BLOOD."
for more time
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "You have spoken of our--child," the man went on, eagerly, though a flush of shame dyed his face as he gave utterance to the pronoun denoting mutual possession.
a particular point in time
From this reading "One moment more, Isabel, I implore," he exclaimed; "then I will go, never to trouble you again."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "One moment more, Isabel, I implore," he exclaimed; "then I will go, never to trouble you again."
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading "You have spoken of our--child," the man went on, eagerly, though a flush of shame dyed his face as he gave utterance to the pronoun denoting mutual possession.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I HATE YOU WITH ALL THE STRENGTH OF MY ITALIAN BLOOD."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "One moment more, Isabel, I implore," he exclaimed; "then I will go, never to trouble you again."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I HATE YOU WITH ALL THE STRENGTH OF MY ITALIAN BLOOD."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You have spoken of our--child," the man went on, eagerly, though a flush of shame dyed his face as he gave utterance to the pronoun denoting mutual possession.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "One moment more, Isabel, I implore," he exclaimed; "then I will go, never to trouble you again."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "You have spoken of our--child," the man went on, eagerly, though a flush of shame dyed his face as he gave utterance to the pronoun denoting mutual possession.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Her beautiful hand dropped by her side, and she turned again to him with a patient, inquiring glance.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading "You have spoken of our--child," the man went on, eagerly, though a flush of shame dyed his face as he gave utterance to the pronoun denoting mutual possession.
pronounnounUS /ˈproʊnaʊn/
a function word that is used in place of a noun or noun phrase
From this reading "You have spoken of our--child," the man went on, eagerly, though a flush of shame dyed his face as he gave utterance to the pronoun denoting mutual possession.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading "You have spoken of our--child," the man went on, eagerly, though a flush of shame dyed his face as he gave utterance to the pronoun denoting mutual possession.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Her beautiful hand dropped by her side, and she turned again to him with a patient, inquiring glance.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "You have spoken of our--child," the man went on, eagerly, though a flush of shame dyed his face as he gave utterance to the pronoun denoting mutual possession.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
StewartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading "I HATE YOU WITH ALL THE STRENGTH OF MY ITALIAN BLOOD."
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I HATE YOU WITH ALL THE STRENGTH OF MY ITALIAN BLOOD."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "One moment more, Isabel, I implore," he exclaimed; "then I will go, never to trouble you again."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "You have spoken of our--child," the man went on, eagerly, though a flush of shame dyed his face as he gave utterance to the pronoun denoting mutual possession.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "One moment more, Isabel, I implore," he exclaimed; "then I will go, never to trouble you again."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Her beautiful hand dropped by her side, and she turned again to him with a patient, inquiring glance.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading "You have spoken of our--child," the man went on, eagerly, though a flush of shame dyed his face as he gave utterance to the pronoun denoting mutual possession.
someone who visits
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You have spoken of our--child," the man went on, eagerly, though a flush of shame dyed his face as he gave utterance to the pronoun denoting mutual possession.
at the time that
From this reading Isabel Stewart felt that she could not bear the painful interview any longer, and was about to touch the electric button to summon her servant to show her visitor out, when he stayed her with a gesture of appeal.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "One moment more, Isabel, I implore," he exclaimed; "then I will go, never to trouble you again."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I HATE YOU WITH ALL THE STRENGTH OF MY ITALIAN BLOOD."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I HATE YOU WITH ALL THE STRENGTH OF MY ITALIAN BLOOD."
