used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Beatrice examined herself carefully and critically, without any show of impatience.
ARCHIBALD
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From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Only a close observer would have noticed that her eyes had the strained, concentrated look of a person whose thoughts are centered elsewhere than on the immediate subject.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is that well so, missy?" she asked.
ayahnoun
(in India) a native nursemaid who looks after children
From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Beatrice examined herself carefully and critically, without any show of impatience.
Cary's
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From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
centeredadjectiveUS /ˈsentərd/
being or placed in the center
From this reading Only a close observer would have noticed that her eyes had the strained, concentrated look of a person whose thoughts are centered elsewhere than on the immediate subject.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Only a close observer would have noticed that her eyes had the strained, concentrated look of a person whose thoughts are centered elsewhere than on the immediate subject.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading Only a close observer would have noticed that her eyes had the strained, concentrated look of a person whose thoughts are centered elsewhere than on the immediate subject.
criticallyadverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəli/
in a critical manner
From this reading Beatrice examined herself carefully and critically, without any show of impatience.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
in or to another place
From this reading Only a close observer would have noticed that her eyes had the strained, concentrated look of a person whose thoughts are centered elsewhere than on the immediate subject.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Beatrice examined herself carefully and critically, without any show of impatience.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Only a close observer would have noticed that her eyes had the strained, concentrated look of a person whose thoughts are centered elsewhere than on the immediate subject.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Only a close observer would have noticed that her eyes had the strained, concentrated look of a person whose thoughts are centered elsewhere than on the immediate subject.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
handglass
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From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Only a close observer would have noticed that her eyes had the strained, concentrated look of a person whose thoughts are centered elsewhere than on the immediate subject.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Beatrice examined herself carefully and critically, without any show of impatience.
of the present time and place
From this reading Only a close observer would have noticed that her eyes had the strained, concentrated look of a person whose thoughts are centered elsewhere than on the immediate subject.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Beatrice examined herself carefully and critically, without any show of impatience.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is that well so, missy?" she asked.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
immediately past
From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Missy look wonderful to-night--wonderful!"
missynounUS /ˈmɪsi/
a young female
From this reading "Is that well so, missy?" she asked.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Only a close observer would have noticed that her eyes had the strained, concentrated look of a person whose thoughts are centered elsewhere than on the immediate subject.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Only a close observer would have noticed that her eyes had the strained, concentrated look of a person whose thoughts are centered elsewhere than on the immediate subject.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beatrice examined herself carefully and critically, without any show of impatience.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Only a close observer would have noticed that her eyes had the strained, concentrated look of a person whose thoughts are centered elsewhere than on the immediate subject.
and nothing more
From this reading Only a close observer would have noticed that her eyes had the strained, concentrated look of a person whose thoughts are centered elsewhere than on the immediate subject.
a human being
From this reading Only a close observer would have noticed that her eyes had the strained, concentrated look of a person whose thoughts are centered elsewhere than on the immediate subject.
PLAYSnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is that well so, missy?" she asked.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Beatrice examined herself carefully and critically, without any show of impatience.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Is that well so, missy?" she asked.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Only a close observer would have noticed that her eyes had the strained, concentrated look of a person whose thoughts are centered elsewhere than on the immediate subject.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Only a close observer would have noticed that her eyes had the strained, concentrated look of a person whose thoughts are centered elsewhere than on the immediate subject.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Only a close observer would have noticed that her eyes had the strained, concentrated look of a person whose thoughts are centered elsewhere than on the immediate subject.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Is that well so, missy?" she asked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Only a close observer would have noticed that her eyes had the strained, concentrated look of a person whose thoughts are centered elsewhere than on the immediate subject.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
to-night
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From this reading "Missy look wonderful to-night--wonderful!"
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
TRAVERS
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From this reading ARCHIBALD TRAVERS PLAYS BRIDGE The ayah put the last touches to Beatrice Cary's golden hair, drew back a little to judge the general effect, and then handed her mistress the handglass.
(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 "Is that well so, missy?" she asked.
belonging to which person
From this reading Only a close observer would have noticed that her eyes had the strained, concentrated look of a person whose thoughts are centered elsewhere than on the immediate subject.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Beatrice examined herself carefully and critically, without any show of impatience.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "Missy look wonderful to-night--wonderful!"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Only a close observer would have noticed that her eyes had the strained, concentrated look of a person whose thoughts are centered elsewhere than on the immediate subject.
