used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Between each little access a few broken words fell from the poor lady's lips.
accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading Between each little access a few broken words fell from the poor lady's lips.
(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 am sure dear Frank did not mean it," she said; it was all the plea his champion could find for him.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sure dear Frank did not mean it," she said; it was all the plea his champion could find for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He did not mean what? to do his duty and save souls?" said Miss Leonora--"is that what he didn't mean?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It looks very much as if he did, though--as well as he knew how."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between each little access a few broken words fell from the poor lady's lips.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Between each little access a few broken words fell from the poor lady's lips.
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading "I am sure dear Frank did not mean it," she said; it was all the plea his champion could find for him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I am sure dear Frank did not mean it," she said; it was all the plea his champion could find for him.
dearly loved
From this reading "I am sure dear Frank did not mean it," she said; it was all the plea his champion could find for him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I am sure dear Frank did not mean it," she said; it was all the plea his champion could find for him.
didn't
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From this reading "He did not mean what? to do his duty and save souls?" said Miss Leonora--"is that what he didn't mean?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "He did not mean what? to do his duty and save souls?" said Miss Leonora--"is that what he didn't mean?
Dora
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From this reading Miss Dora Wentworth relapsed into suppressed sobbing when the three ladies were once more on their way.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "He did not mean what? to do his duty and save souls?" said Miss Leonora--"is that what he didn't mean?
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Between each little access a few broken words fell from the poor lady's lips.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Between each little access a few broken words fell from the poor lady's lips.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Between each little access a few broken words fell from the poor lady's lips.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I am sure dear Frank did not mean it," she said; it was all the plea his champion could find for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am sure dear Frank did not mean it," she said; it was all the plea his champion could find for him.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "I am sure dear Frank did not mean it," she said; it was all the plea his champion could find for him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Between each little access a few broken words fell from the poor lady's lips.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He did not mean what? to do his duty and save souls?" said Miss Leonora--"is that what he didn't mean?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am sure dear Frank did not mean it," she said; it was all the plea his champion could find for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am sure dear Frank did not mean it," she said; it was all the plea his champion could find for him.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It looks very much as if he did, though--as well as he knew how."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sure dear Frank did not mean it," she said; it was all the plea his champion could find for him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It looks very much as if he did, though--as well as he knew how."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Miss Dora Wentworth relapsed into suppressed sobbing when the three ladies were once more on their way.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He did not mean what? to do his duty and save souls?" said Miss Leonora--"is that what he didn't mean?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I am sure dear Frank did not mean it," she said; it was all the plea his champion could find for him.
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 It looks very much as if he did, though--as well as he knew how."
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Miss Dora Wentworth relapsed into suppressed sobbing when the three ladies were once more on their way.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Between each little access a few broken words fell from the poor lady's lips.
Leonora
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From this reading "He did not mean what? to do his duty and save souls?" said Miss Leonora--"is that what he didn't mean?
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Between each little access a few broken words fell from the poor lady's lips.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Between each little access a few broken words fell from the poor lady's lips.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It looks very much as if he did, though--as well as he knew how."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "I am sure dear Frank did not mean it," she said; it was all the plea his champion could find for him.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Dora Wentworth relapsed into suppressed sobbing when the three ladies were once more on their way.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Miss Dora Wentworth relapsed into suppressed sobbing when the three ladies were once more on their way.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It looks very much as if he did, though--as well as he knew how."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am sure dear Frank did not mean it," she said; it was all the plea his champion could find for him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss Dora Wentworth relapsed into suppressed sobbing when the three ladies were once more on their way.
on one occasion
From this reading Miss Dora Wentworth relapsed into suppressed sobbing when the three ladies were once more on their way.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading "I am sure dear Frank did not mean it," she said; it was all the plea his champion could find for him.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Between each little access a few broken words fell from the poor lady's lips.
relapsedverbUS /riˈlæpst/
past form of “relapse” — deteriorate in health
From this reading Miss Dora Wentworth relapsed into suppressed sobbing when the three ladies were once more on their way.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am sure dear Frank did not mean it," she said; it was all the plea his champion could find for him.
except for; apart from
From this reading "He did not mean what? to do his duty and save souls?" said Miss Leonora--"is that what he didn't mean?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am sure dear Frank did not mean it," she said; it was all the plea his champion could find for him.
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading Miss Dora Wentworth relapsed into suppressed sobbing when the three ladies were once more on their way.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "He did not mean what? to do his duty and save souls?" said Miss Leonora--"is that what he didn't mean?
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading Miss Dora Wentworth relapsed into suppressed sobbing when the three ladies were once more on their way.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am sure dear Frank did not mean it," she said; it was all the plea his champion could find for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "He did not mean what? to do his duty and save souls?" said Miss Leonora--"is that what he didn't mean?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Dora Wentworth relapsed into suppressed sobbing when the three ladies were once more on their way.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Miss Dora Wentworth relapsed into suppressed sobbing when the three ladies were once more on their way.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It looks very much as if he did, though--as well as he knew how."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Miss Dora Wentworth relapsed into suppressed sobbing when the three ladies were once more on their way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He did not mean what? to do his duty and save souls?" said Miss Leonora--"is that what he didn't mean?
precisely as stated
From this reading It looks very much as if he did, though--as well as he knew how."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am sure dear Frank did not mean it," she said; it was all the plea his champion could find for him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Miss Dora Wentworth relapsed into suppressed sobbing when the three ladies were once more on their way.
(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 It looks very much as if he did, though--as well as he knew how."
Wentworth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Dora Wentworth relapsed into suppressed sobbing when the three ladies were once more on their way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Miss Dora Wentworth relapsed into suppressed sobbing when the three ladies were once more on their way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "He did not mean what? to do his duty and save souls?" said Miss Leonora--"is that what he didn't mean?
at the time that
From this reading Miss Dora Wentworth relapsed into suppressed sobbing when the three ladies were once more on their way.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Between each little access a few broken words fell from the poor lady's lips.
