used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I asked of Sir Alexander, in a tone and manner which would have betrayed the agitation I felt, to a stranger.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading I asked of Sir Alexander, in a tone and manner which would have betrayed the agitation I felt, to a stranger.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading I asked of Sir Alexander, in a tone and manner which would have betrayed the agitation I felt, to a stranger.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXPLANATION--DEPARTURE--DISAPPOINTMENT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I asked of Sir Alexander, in a tone and manner which would have betrayed the agitation I felt, to a stranger.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked of Sir Alexander, in a tone and manner which would have betrayed the agitation I felt, to a stranger.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "She is not well, Geoffrey, has a bad headache, or is nervous, I forget which, and begged to be excused joining us to-night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "She is not well, Geoffrey, has a bad headache, or is nervous, I forget which, and begged to be excused joining us to-night.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "She is not well, Geoffrey, has a bad headache, or is nervous, I forget which, and begged to be excused joining us to-night.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading I asked of Sir Alexander, in a tone and manner which would have betrayed the agitation I felt, to a stranger.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
the act of departing
From this reading AN EXPLANATION--DEPARTURE--DISAPPOINTMENT.
Dinah
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From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading AN EXPLANATION--DEPARTURE--DISAPPOINTMENT.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading "She is not well, Geoffrey, has a bad headache, or is nervous, I forget which, and begged to be excused joining us to-night.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading AN EXPLANATION--DEPARTURE--DISAPPOINTMENT.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I asked of Sir Alexander, in a tone and manner which would have betrayed the agitation I felt, to a stranger.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "She is not well, Geoffrey, has a bad headache, or is nervous, I forget which, and begged to be excused joining us to-night.
Geoffrey
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From this reading "She is not well, Geoffrey, has a bad headache, or is nervous, I forget which, and begged to be excused joining us to-night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She is not well, Geoffrey, has a bad headache, or is nervous, I forget which, and begged to be excused joining us to-night.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I asked of Sir Alexander, in a tone and manner which would have betrayed the agitation I felt, to a stranger.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading "She is not well, Geoffrey, has a bad headache, or is nervous, I forget which, and begged to be excused joining us to-night.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where is Miss Moncton?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading "She is not well, Geoffrey, has a bad headache, or is nervous, I forget which, and begged to be excused joining us to-night.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I asked of Sir Alexander, in a tone and manner which would have betrayed the agitation I felt, to a stranger.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Where is Miss Moncton?"
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
Moncton
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From this reading "Where is Miss Moncton?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
easily agitated
From this reading "She is not well, Geoffrey, has a bad headache, or is nervous, I forget which, and begged to be excused joining us to-night.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "She is not well, Geoffrey, has a bad headache, or is nervous, I forget which, and begged to be excused joining us to-night.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
revertedverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “revert” — go back to a previous state
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She is not well, Geoffrey, has a bad headache, or is nervous, I forget which, and begged to be excused joining us to-night.
term of address for a man
From this reading I asked of Sir Alexander, in a tone and manner which would have betrayed the agitation I felt, to a stranger.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading I asked of Sir Alexander, in a tone and manner which would have betrayed the agitation I felt, to a stranger.
supper-table
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From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She is not well, Geoffrey, has a bad headache, or is nervous, I forget which, and begged to be excused joining us to-night.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading I asked of Sir Alexander, in a tone and manner which would have betrayed the agitation I felt, to a stranger.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
(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 "She is not well, Geoffrey, has a bad headache, or is nervous, I forget which, and begged to be excused joining us to-night.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where is Miss Moncton?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I asked of Sir Alexander, in a tone and manner which would have betrayed the agitation I felt, to a stranger.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was so elated with the unexpected result of my meeting with Dinah North, that it was not until I missed the fairy figure of my sweet cousin at the supper-table, that my mind reverted to the conversation that had passed between us in the Park.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I asked of Sir Alexander, in a tone and manner which would have betrayed the agitation I felt, to a stranger.
