agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading I don't know, signor," answered the Maltese girl, weeping with fright and agitation, increased by the tone of his voice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I don't know, signor," answered the Maltese girl, weeping with fright and agitation, increased by the tone of his voice.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading I don't know, signor," answered the Maltese girl, weeping with fright and agitation, increased by the tone of his voice.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Where, where! which way, girl, speak?" cried Fleetwood, with feelings which no words can in any degree express.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "But, my girl, did they neither speak nor say where they were going?" asked Fleetwood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But, my girl, did they neither speak nor say where they were going?" asked Fleetwood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I don't know, signor," answered the Maltese girl, weeping with fright and agitation, increased by the tone of his voice.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Where, where! which way, girl, speak?" cried Fleetwood, with feelings which no words can in any degree express.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Where, where! which way, girl, speak?" cried Fleetwood, with feelings which no words can in any degree express.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading "Where, where! which way, girl, speak?" cried Fleetwood, with feelings which no words can in any degree express.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "But, my girl, did they neither speak nor say where they were going?" asked Fleetwood.
don't
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From this reading I don't know, signor," answered the Maltese girl, weeping with fright and agitation, increased by the tone of his voice.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Down through the door, signor, she and Signora Nina."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Down through the door, signor, she and Signora Nina."
give expression to
From this reading "Where, where! which way, girl, speak?" cried Fleetwood, with feelings which no words can in any degree express.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading "Where, where! which way, girl, speak?" cried Fleetwood, with feelings which no words can in any degree express.
Fleetwood
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From this reading "Where, where! which way, girl, speak?" cried Fleetwood, with feelings which no words can in any degree express.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading I don't know, signor," answered the Maltese girl, weeping with fright and agitation, increased by the tone of his voice.
a young female
From this reading "Where, where! which way, girl, speak?" cried Fleetwood, with feelings which no words can in any degree express.
the act of departing
From this reading "But, my girl, did they neither speak nor say where they were going?" asked Fleetwood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I don't know, signor," answered the Maltese girl, weeping with fright and agitation, increased by the tone of his voice.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't know, signor," answered the Maltese girl, weeping with fright and agitation, increased by the tone of his voice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Where, where! which way, girl, speak?" cried Fleetwood, with feelings which no words can in any degree express.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading I don't know, signor," answered the Maltese girl, weeping with fright and agitation, increased by the tone of his voice.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don't know, signor," answered the Maltese girl, weeping with fright and agitation, increased by the tone of his voice.
MaltesenounUS /mɔːlˈtiːz/
a native or inhabitant of Malta
From this reading I don't know, signor," answered the Maltese girl, weeping with fright and agitation, increased by the tone of his voice.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "But, my girl, did they neither speak nor say where they were going?" asked Fleetwood.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading "But, my girl, did they neither speak nor say where they were going?" asked Fleetwood.
NinanounUS /ˈniːnə/
the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea
From this reading "Down through the door, signor, she and Signora Nina."
not any; not one
From this reading "Where, where! which way, girl, speak?" cried Fleetwood, with feelings which no words can in any degree express.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "But, my girl, did they neither speak nor say where they were going?" asked Fleetwood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I don't know, signor," answered the Maltese girl, weeping with fright and agitation, increased by the tone of his voice.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh!
express in words
From this reading "But, my girl, did they neither speak nor say where they were going?" asked Fleetwood.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Down through the door, signor, she and Signora Nina."
signornounUS /ˈsiːnjɔːr/
used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading I don't know, signor," answered the Maltese girl, weeping with fright and agitation, increased by the tone of his voice.
Signoranoun
an Italian title of address equivalent to Mrs. when used before a name
From this reading "Down through the door, signor, she and Signora Nina."
express in speech
From this reading "Where, where! which way, girl, speak?" cried Fleetwood, with feelings which no words can in any degree express.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I don't know, signor," answered the Maltese girl, weeping with fright and agitation, increased by the tone of his voice.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But, my girl, did they neither speak nor say where they were going?" asked Fleetwood.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Down through the door, signor, she and Signora Nina."
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading I don't know, signor," answered the Maltese girl, weeping with fright and agitation, increased by the tone of his voice.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I don't know, signor," answered the Maltese girl, weeping with fright and agitation, increased by the tone of his voice.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Where, where! which way, girl, speak?" cried Fleetwood, with feelings which no words can in any degree express.
showing sorrow
From this reading I don't know, signor," answered the Maltese girl, weeping with fright and agitation, increased by the tone of his voice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But, my girl, did they neither speak nor say where they were going?" asked Fleetwood.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where, where! which way, girl, speak?" cried Fleetwood, with feelings which no words can in any degree express.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Where, where! which way, girl, speak?" cried Fleetwood, with feelings which no words can in any degree express.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Where, where! which way, girl, speak?" cried Fleetwood, with feelings which no words can in any degree express.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Where, where! which way, girl, speak?" cried Fleetwood, with feelings which no words can in any degree express.
