used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Caesar Translation Patty heaved a sigh of relief when she found herself back again at school.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Muriel, taking advantage of Patty's forbearance, had ordered her companion about, and treated her in such a haughty and disdainful manner, that the latter had sometimes felt her position nearly unbearable.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Muriel, taking advantage of Patty's forbearance, had ordered her companion about, and treated her in such a haughty and disdainful manner, that the latter had sometimes felt her position nearly unbearable.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading With the exception of the one afternoon at Jean Bannerman's, she had not enjoyed her holidays.
anew
From this reading The Caesar Translation Patty heaved a sigh of relief when she found herself back again at school.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A month spent in Muriel's society had been of little pleasure; indeed, almost every day it had needed constant effort to keep her temper, and to submit patiently to her cousin's whims.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A month spent in Muriel's society had been of little pleasure; indeed, almost every day it had needed constant effort to keep her temper, and to submit patiently to her cousin's whims.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading At The Priory at least she could be independent; she could select her own friends, with whom she might mix on equal terms, and could secure a standing of her own, apart from Muriel's scornful patronage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Caesar Translation Patty heaved a sigh of relief when she found herself back again at school.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The Caesar Translation Patty heaved a sigh of relief when she found herself back again at school.
Bannerman's
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From this reading With the exception of the one afternoon at Jean Bannerman's, she had not enjoyed her holidays.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At The Priory at least she could be independent; she could select her own friends, with whom she might mix on equal terms, and could secure a standing of her own, apart from Muriel's scornful patronage.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A month spent in Muriel's society had been of little pleasure; indeed, almost every day it had needed constant effort to keep her temper, and to submit patiently to her cousin's whims.
CaesarnounUS /ˈsiːzər/
conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading The Caesar Translation Patty heaved a sigh of relief when she found herself back again at school.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Muriel, taking advantage of Patty's forbearance, had ordered her companion about, and treated her in such a haughty and disdainful manner, that the latter had sometimes felt her position nearly unbearable.
unvarying in nature
From this reading A month spent in Muriel's society had been of little pleasure; indeed, almost every day it had needed constant effort to keep her temper, and to submit patiently to her cousin's whims.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At The Priory at least she could be independent; she could select her own friends, with whom she might mix on equal terms, and could secure a standing of her own, apart from Muriel's scornful patronage.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading A month spent in Muriel's society had been of little pleasure; indeed, almost every day it had needed constant effort to keep her temper, and to submit patiently to her cousin's whims.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A month spent in Muriel's society had been of little pleasure; indeed, almost every day it had needed constant effort to keep her temper, and to submit patiently to her cousin's whims.
disdainfuladjectiveUS /dɪsˈdeɪnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading Muriel, taking advantage of Patty's forbearance, had ordered her companion about, and treated her in such a haughty and disdainful manner, that the latter had sometimes felt her position nearly unbearable.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading A month spent in Muriel's society had been of little pleasure; indeed, almost every day it had needed constant effort to keep her temper, and to submit patiently to her cousin's whims.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading With the exception of the one afternoon at Jean Bannerman's, she had not enjoyed her holidays.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading At The Priory at least she could be independent; she could select her own friends, with whom she might mix on equal terms, and could secure a standing of her own, apart from Muriel's scornful patronage.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A month spent in Muriel's society had been of little pleasure; indeed, almost every day it had needed constant effort to keep her temper, and to submit patiently to her cousin's whims.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading With the exception of the one afternoon at Jean Bannerman's, she had not enjoyed her holidays.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Muriel, taking advantage of Patty's forbearance, had ordered her companion about, and treated her in such a haughty and disdainful manner, that the latter had sometimes felt her position nearly unbearable.
forbearancenounUS /fɔːrˈberəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Muriel, taking advantage of Patty's forbearance, had ordered her companion about, and treated her in such a haughty and disdainful manner, that the latter had sometimes felt her position nearly unbearable.
set up or found
From this reading The Caesar Translation Patty heaved a sigh of relief when she found herself back again at school.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading At The Priory at least she could be independent; she could select her own friends, with whom she might mix on equal terms, and could secure a standing of her own, apart from Muriel's scornful patronage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At The Priory at least she could be independent; she could select her own friends, with whom she might mix on equal terms, and could secure a standing of her own, apart from Muriel's scornful patronage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With the exception of the one afternoon at Jean Bannerman's, she had not enjoyed her holidays.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading Muriel, taking advantage of Patty's forbearance, had ordered her companion about, and treated her in such a haughty and disdainful manner, that the latter had sometimes felt her position nearly unbearable.
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading The Caesar Translation Patty heaved a sigh of relief when she found herself back again at school.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With the exception of the one afternoon at Jean Bannerman's, she had not enjoyed her holidays.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Caesar Translation Patty heaved a sigh of relief when she found herself back again at school.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading With the exception of the one afternoon at Jean Bannerman's, she had not enjoyed her holidays.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A month spent in Muriel's society had been of little pleasure; indeed, almost every day it had needed constant effort to keep her temper, and to submit patiently to her cousin's whims.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading A month spent in Muriel's society had been of little pleasure; indeed, almost every day it had needed constant effort to keep her temper, and to submit patiently to her cousin's whims.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading At The Priory at least she could be independent; she could select her own friends, with whom she might mix on equal terms, and could secure a standing of her own, apart from Muriel's scornful patronage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A month spent in Muriel's society had been of little pleasure; indeed, almost every day it had needed constant effort to keep her temper, and to submit patiently to her cousin's whims.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading With the exception of the one afternoon at Jean Bannerman's, she had not enjoyed her holidays.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A month spent in Muriel's society had been of little pleasure; indeed, almost every day it had needed constant effort to keep her temper, and to submit patiently to her cousin's whims.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Muriel, taking advantage of Patty's forbearance, had ordered her companion about, and treated her in such a haughty and disdainful manner, that the latter had sometimes felt her position nearly unbearable.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At The Priory at least she could be independent; she could select her own friends, with whom she might mix on equal terms, and could secure a standing of her own, apart from Muriel's scornful patronage.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A month spent in Muriel's society had been of little pleasure; indeed, almost every day it had needed constant effort to keep her temper, and to submit patiently to her cousin's whims.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Muriel, taking advantage of Patty's forbearance, had ordered her companion about, and treated her in such a haughty and disdainful manner, that the latter had sometimes felt her position nearly unbearable.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading At The Priory at least she could be independent; she could select her own friends, with whom she might mix on equal terms, and could secure a standing of her own, apart from Muriel's scornful patronage.
mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading At The Priory at least she could be independent; she could select her own friends, with whom she might mix on equal terms, and could secure a standing of her own, apart from Muriel's scornful patronage.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A month spent in Muriel's society had been of little pleasure; indeed, almost every day it had needed constant effort to keep her temper, and to submit patiently to her cousin's whims.
Muriel
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From this reading Muriel, taking advantage of Patty's forbearance, had ordered her companion about, and treated her in such a haughty and disdainful manner, that the latter had sometimes felt her position nearly unbearable.
Muriel's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A month spent in Muriel's society had been of little pleasure; indeed, almost every day it had needed constant effort to keep her temper, and to submit patiently to her cousin's whims.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Muriel, taking advantage of Patty's forbearance, had ordered her companion about, and treated her in such a haughty and disdainful manner, that the latter had sometimes felt her position nearly unbearable.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading A month spent in Muriel's society had been of little pleasure; indeed, almost every day it had needed constant effort to keep her temper, and to submit patiently to her cousin's whims.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With the exception of the one afternoon at Jean Bannerman's, she had not enjoyed her holidays.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Caesar Translation Patty heaved a sigh of relief when she found herself back again at school.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At The Priory at least she could be independent; she could select her own friends, with whom she might mix on equal terms, and could secure a standing of her own, apart from Muriel's scornful patronage.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With the exception of the one afternoon at Jean Bannerman's, she had not enjoyed her holidays.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Muriel, taking advantage of Patty's forbearance, had ordered her companion about, and treated her in such a haughty and disdainful manner, that the latter had sometimes felt her position nearly unbearable.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At The Priory at least she could be independent; she could select her own friends, with whom she might mix on equal terms, and could secure a standing of her own, apart from Muriel's scornful patronage.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading A month spent in Muriel's society had been of little pleasure; indeed, almost every day it had needed constant effort to keep her temper, and to submit patiently to her cousin's whims.
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading At The Priory at least she could be independent; she could select her own friends, with whom she might mix on equal terms, and could secure a standing of her own, apart from Muriel's scornful patronage.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading The Caesar Translation Patty heaved a sigh of relief when she found herself back again at school.
Patty'snounUS /ˈpætiz/
possessive form of “patty” — small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading Muriel, taking advantage of Patty's forbearance, had ordered her companion about, and treated her in such a haughty and disdainful manner, that the latter had sometimes felt her position nearly unbearable.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading A month spent in Muriel's society had been of little pleasure; indeed, almost every day it had needed constant effort to keep her temper, and to submit patiently to her cousin's whims.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Muriel, taking advantage of Patty's forbearance, had ordered her companion about, and treated her in such a haughty and disdainful manner, that the latter had sometimes felt her position nearly unbearable.
PriorynounUS /ˈpraɪəri/
religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress
From this reading At The Priory at least she could be independent; she could select her own friends, with whom she might mix on equal terms, and could secure a standing of her own, apart from Muriel's scornful patronage.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The Caesar Translation Patty heaved a sigh of relief when she found herself back again at school.
an educational institution
From this reading The Caesar Translation Patty heaved a sigh of relief when she found herself back again at school.
scornfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading At The Priory at least she could be independent; she could select her own friends, with whom she might mix on equal terms, and could secure a standing of her own, apart from Muriel's scornful patronage.
get by special effort
From this reading At The Priory at least she could be independent; she could select her own friends, with whom she might mix on equal terms, and could secure a standing of her own, apart from Muriel's scornful patronage.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading At The Priory at least she could be independent; she could select her own friends, with whom she might mix on equal terms, and could secure a standing of her own, apart from Muriel's scornful patronage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Caesar Translation Patty heaved a sigh of relief when she found herself back again at school.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading The Caesar Translation Patty heaved a sigh of relief when she found herself back again at school.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading A month spent in Muriel's society had been of little pleasure; indeed, almost every day it had needed constant effort to keep her temper, and to submit patiently to her cousin's whims.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Muriel, taking advantage of Patty's forbearance, had ordered her companion about, and treated her in such a haughty and disdainful manner, that the latter had sometimes felt her position nearly unbearable.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading A month spent in Muriel's society had been of little pleasure; indeed, almost every day it had needed constant effort to keep her temper, and to submit patiently to her cousin's whims.
having a supporting base
From this reading At The Priory at least she could be independent; she could select her own friends, with whom she might mix on equal terms, and could secure a standing of her own, apart from Muriel's scornful patronage.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading A month spent in Muriel's society had been of little pleasure; indeed, almost every day it had needed constant effort to keep her temper, and to submit patiently to her cousin's whims.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Muriel, taking advantage of Patty's forbearance, had ordered her companion about, and treated her in such a haughty and disdainful manner, that the latter had sometimes felt her position nearly unbearable.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Muriel, taking advantage of Patty's forbearance, had ordered her companion about, and treated her in such a haughty and disdainful manner, that the latter had sometimes felt her position nearly unbearable.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading A month spent in Muriel's society had been of little pleasure; indeed, almost every day it had needed constant effort to keep her temper, and to submit patiently to her cousin's whims.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading At The Priory at least she could be independent; she could select her own friends, with whom she might mix on equal terms, and could secure a standing of her own, apart from Muriel's scornful patronage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Muriel, taking advantage of Patty's forbearance, had ordered her companion about, and treated her in such a haughty and disdainful manner, that the latter had sometimes felt her position nearly unbearable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Caesar Translation Patty heaved a sigh of relief when she found herself back again at school.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A month spent in Muriel's society had been of little pleasure; indeed, almost every day it had needed constant effort to keep her temper, and to submit patiently to her cousin's whims.
TranslationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading The Caesar Translation Patty heaved a sigh of relief when she found herself back again at school.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Muriel, taking advantage of Patty's forbearance, had ordered her companion about, and treated her in such a haughty and disdainful manner, that the latter had sometimes felt her position nearly unbearable.
unbearableadjectiveUS /ənˈberəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading Muriel, taking advantage of Patty's forbearance, had ordered her companion about, and treated her in such a haughty and disdainful manner, that the latter had sometimes felt her position nearly unbearable.
at the time that
From this reading The Caesar Translation Patty heaved a sigh of relief when she found herself back again at school.
whimsnounUS /wɪmz/
plural of “whim” — a sudden desire
From this reading A month spent in Muriel's society had been of little pleasure; indeed, almost every day it had needed constant effort to keep her temper, and to submit patiently to her cousin's whims.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At The Priory at least she could be independent; she could select her own friends, with whom she might mix on equal terms, and could secure a standing of her own, apart from Muriel's scornful patronage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the exception of the one afternoon at Jean Bannerman's, she had not enjoyed her holidays.
