used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes, and I call it unusual in a country where servants are treated like machines.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I never form definite opinions about people on a slight knowledge of them."
absentlyadverb
in an absentminded or preoccupied manner
From this reading "I don't know," said Heath absently.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I've never known Mrs. Wilder very well, but she is an interesting woman; don't you think so, Heath?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes, and I call it unusual in a country where servants are treated like machines.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Yes, and I call it unusual in a country where servants are treated like machines.
Atkins
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From this reading Atkins felt snubbed, but he only laughed good-naturedly, and Heath relapsed into silence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I've never known Mrs. Wilder very well, but she is an interesting woman; don't you think so, Heath?"
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Yes, and I call it unusual in a country where servants are treated like machines.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "Yes, and I call it unusual in a country where servants are treated like machines.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading "I never form definite opinions about people on a slight knowledge of them."
don't
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From this reading I've never known Mrs. Wilder very well, but she is an interesting woman; don't you think so, Heath?"
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Atkins felt snubbed, but he only laughed good-naturedly, and Heath relapsed into silence.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading "I never form definite opinions about people on a slight knowledge of them."
good-naturedlyadverbUS /ˈɡʊdˈneɪtʃərdli/
in a good-natured manner
From this reading Atkins felt snubbed, but he only laughed good-naturedly, and Heath relapsed into silence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Atkins felt snubbed, but he only laughed good-naturedly, and Heath relapsed into silence.
HeathnounUS /hiːθ/
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading I've never known Mrs. Wilder very well, but she is an interesting woman; don't you think so, Heath?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, and I call it unusual in a country where servants are treated like machines.
I've
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From this reading I've never known Mrs. Wilder very well, but she is an interesting woman; don't you think so, Heath?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes, and I call it unusual in a country where servants are treated like machines.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading I've never known Mrs. Wilder very well, but she is an interesting woman; don't you think so, Heath?"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Atkins felt snubbed, but he only laughed good-naturedly, and Heath relapsed into silence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I've never known Mrs. Wilder very well, but she is an interesting woman; don't you think so, Heath?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, and I call it unusual in a country where servants are treated like machines.
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," said Heath absently.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading "I never form definite opinions about people on a slight knowledge of them."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I've never known Mrs. Wilder very well, but she is an interesting woman; don't you think so, Heath?"
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Atkins felt snubbed, but he only laughed good-naturedly, and Heath relapsed into silence.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Yes, and I call it unusual in a country where servants are treated like machines.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading "Yes, and I call it unusual in a country where servants are treated like machines.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I've never known Mrs. Wilder very well, but she is an interesting woman; don't you think so, Heath?"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I've never known Mrs. Wilder very well, but she is an interesting woman; don't you think so, Heath?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I never form definite opinions about people on a slight knowledge of them."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I never form definite opinions about people on a slight knowledge of them."
and nothing more
From this reading Atkins felt snubbed, but he only laughed good-naturedly, and Heath relapsed into silence.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "I never form definite opinions about people on a slight knowledge of them."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "I never form definite opinions about people on a slight knowledge of them."
relapsedverbUS /riˈlæpst/
past form of “relapse” — deteriorate in health
From this reading Atkins felt snubbed, but he only laughed good-naturedly, and Heath relapsed into silence.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't know," said Heath absently.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "Yes, and I call it unusual in a country where servants are treated like machines.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I've never known Mrs. Wilder very well, but she is an interesting woman; don't you think so, Heath?"
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Atkins felt snubbed, but he only laughed good-naturedly, and Heath relapsed into silence.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading "I never form definite opinions about people on a slight knowledge of them."
snubbedverbUS /snʌbd/
inflected form of “snub” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading Atkins felt snubbed, but he only laughed good-naturedly, and Heath relapsed into silence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I've never known Mrs. Wilder very well, but she is an interesting woman; don't you think so, Heath?"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I never form definite opinions about people on a slight knowledge of them."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I've never known Mrs. Wilder very well, but she is an interesting woman; don't you think so, Heath?"
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading "Yes, and I call it unusual in a country where servants are treated like machines.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading "Yes, and I call it unusual in a country where servants are treated like machines.
precisely as stated
From this reading I've never known Mrs. Wilder very well, but she is an interesting woman; don't you think so, Heath?"
(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 I've never known Mrs. Wilder very well, but she is an interesting woman; don't you think so, Heath?"
in or at the place that
From this reading "Yes, and I call it unusual in a country where servants are treated like machines.
WildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading I've never known Mrs. Wilder very well, but she is an interesting woman; don't you think so, Heath?"
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I've never known Mrs. Wilder very well, but she is an interesting woman; don't you think so, Heath?"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, and I call it unusual in a country where servants are treated like machines.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I've never known Mrs. Wilder very well, but she is an interesting woman; don't you think so, Heath?"
