used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She sweeps till the parquet is like a mirror, and dusts till not a speck can you find from floor to ceiling.
adjured
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From this reading So I kiss her, and after being duly inspected and adjured to take precious care of myself, I am permitted to depart.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So I kiss her, and after being duly inspected and adjured to take precious care of myself, I am permitted to depart.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THAT MUDDLE-HEADED SANTA CLAUS In the morning Anastasia always has her _ménage_ to do.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading So I kiss her, and after being duly inspected and adjured to take precious care of myself, I am permitted to depart.
Anastasia
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From this reading THAT MUDDLE-HEADED SANTA CLAUS In the morning Anastasia always has her _ménage_ to do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She sweeps till the parquet is like a mirror, and dusts till not a speck can you find from floor to ceiling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No priest could take his ministrations more seriously than Anastasia her daily routine as a _femme d’intérieur_, and on these occasions she makes me feel negligible to the point of humility.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading So I kiss her, and after being duly inspected and adjured to take precious care of myself, I am permitted to depart.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading She sweeps till the parquet is like a mirror, and dusts till not a speck can you find from floor to ceiling.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading So I kiss her, and after being duly inspected and adjured to take precious care of myself, I am permitted to depart.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading She sweeps till the parquet is like a mirror, and dusts till not a speck can you find from floor to ceiling.
CLAUS
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From this reading THAT MUDDLE-HEADED SANTA CLAUS In the morning Anastasia always has her _ménage_ to do.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No priest could take his ministrations more seriously than Anastasia her daily routine as a _femme d’intérieur_, and on these occasions she makes me feel negligible to the point of humility.
d'intérieur
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From this reading No priest could take his ministrations more seriously than Anastasia her daily routine as a _femme d’intérieur_, and on these occasions she makes me feel negligible to the point of humility.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading No priest could take his ministrations more seriously than Anastasia her daily routine as a _femme d’intérieur_, and on these occasions she makes me feel negligible to the point of humility.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading So I kiss her, and after being duly inspected and adjured to take precious care of myself, I am permitted to depart.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THAT MUDDLE-HEADED SANTA CLAUS In the morning Anastasia always has her _ménage_ to do.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading So I kiss her, and after being duly inspected and adjured to take precious care of myself, I am permitted to depart.
dustsnounUS /dʌsts/
plural of “dust” — fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air
From this reading She sweeps till the parquet is like a mirror, and dusts till not a speck can you find from floor to ceiling.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading No priest could take his ministrations more seriously than Anastasia her daily routine as a _femme d’intérieur_, and on these occasions she makes me feel negligible to the point of humility.
femme
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From this reading No priest could take his ministrations more seriously than Anastasia her daily routine as a _femme d’intérieur_, and on these occasions she makes me feel negligible to the point of humility.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She sweeps till the parquet is like a mirror, and dusts till not a speck can you find from floor to ceiling.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading She sweeps till the parquet is like a mirror, and dusts till not a speck can you find from floor to ceiling.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She sweeps till the parquet is like a mirror, and dusts till not a speck can you find from floor to ceiling.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THAT MUDDLE-HEADED SANTA CLAUS In the morning Anastasia always has her _ménage_ to do.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THAT MUDDLE-HEADED SANTA CLAUS In the morning Anastasia always has her _ménage_ to do.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No priest could take his ministrations more seriously than Anastasia her daily routine as a _femme d’intérieur_, and on these occasions she makes me feel negligible to the point of humility.
humilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading No priest could take his ministrations more seriously than Anastasia her daily routine as a _femme d’intérieur_, and on these occasions she makes me feel negligible to the point of humility.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So I kiss her, and after being duly inspected and adjured to take precious care of myself, I am permitted to depart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THAT MUDDLE-HEADED SANTA CLAUS In the morning Anastasia always has her _ménage_ to do.
inspectedverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪd/
past form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading So I kiss her, and after being duly inspected and adjured to take precious care of myself, I am permitted to depart.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She sweeps till the parquet is like a mirror, and dusts till not a speck can you find from floor to ceiling.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading So I kiss her, and after being duly inspected and adjured to take precious care of myself, I am permitted to depart.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She sweeps till the parquet is like a mirror, and dusts till not a speck can you find from floor to ceiling.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading No priest could take his ministrations more seriously than Anastasia her daily routine as a _femme d’intérieur_, and on these occasions she makes me feel negligible to the point of humility.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No priest could take his ministrations more seriously than Anastasia her daily routine as a _femme d’intérieur_, and on these occasions she makes me feel negligible to the point of humility.
ministrationsnounUS /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading No priest could take his ministrations more seriously than Anastasia her daily routine as a _femme d’intérieur_, and on these occasions she makes me feel negligible to the point of humility.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading She sweeps till the parquet is like a mirror, and dusts till not a speck can you find from floor to ceiling.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No priest could take his ministrations more seriously than Anastasia her daily routine as a _femme d’intérieur_, and on these occasions she makes me feel negligible to the point of humility.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THAT MUDDLE-HEADED SANTA CLAUS In the morning Anastasia always has her _ménage_ to do.
MUDDLE-HEADED
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From this reading THAT MUDDLE-HEADED SANTA CLAUS In the morning Anastasia always has her _ménage_ to do.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading So I kiss her, and after being duly inspected and adjured to take precious care of myself, I am permitted to depart.
ménage
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From this reading THAT MUDDLE-HEADED SANTA CLAUS In the morning Anastasia always has her _ménage_ to do.
negligibleadjectiveUS /ˈneɡlədʒəbəl/
so small as to be meaningless; insignificant
From this reading No priest could take his ministrations more seriously than Anastasia her daily routine as a _femme d’intérieur_, and on these occasions she makes me feel negligible to the point of humility.
not any; not one
From this reading No priest could take his ministrations more seriously than Anastasia her daily routine as a _femme d’intérieur_, and on these occasions she makes me feel negligible to the point of humility.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She sweeps till the parquet is like a mirror, and dusts till not a speck can you find from floor to ceiling.
something you have to do
From this reading No priest could take his ministrations more seriously than Anastasia her daily routine as a _femme d’intérieur_, and on these occasions she makes me feel negligible to the point of humility.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No priest could take his ministrations more seriously than Anastasia her daily routine as a _femme d’intérieur_, and on these occasions she makes me feel negligible to the point of humility.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, these morning walks!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No priest could take his ministrations more seriously than Anastasia her daily routine as a _femme d’intérieur_, and on these occasions she makes me feel negligible to the point of humility.
parquetnounUS /pɑːrˈkeɪ/
a floor made of parquetry
From this reading She sweeps till the parquet is like a mirror, and dusts till not a speck can you find from floor to ceiling.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading So I kiss her, and after being duly inspected and adjured to take precious care of myself, I am permitted to depart.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading No priest could take his ministrations more seriously than Anastasia her daily routine as a _femme d’intérieur_, and on these occasions she makes me feel negligible to the point of humility.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading So I kiss her, and after being duly inspected and adjured to take precious care of myself, I am permitted to depart.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading No priest could take his ministrations more seriously than Anastasia her daily routine as a _femme d’intérieur_, and on these occasions she makes me feel negligible to the point of humility.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading No priest could take his ministrations more seriously than Anastasia her daily routine as a _femme d’intérieur_, and on these occasions she makes me feel negligible to the point of humility.
SANTAnounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading THAT MUDDLE-HEADED SANTA CLAUS In the morning Anastasia always has her _ménage_ to do.
in a serious manner
From this reading No priest could take his ministrations more seriously than Anastasia her daily routine as a _femme d’intérieur_, and on these occasions she makes me feel negligible to the point of humility.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She sweeps till the parquet is like a mirror, and dusts till not a speck can you find from floor to ceiling.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I kiss her, and after being duly inspected and adjured to take precious care of myself, I am permitted to depart.
specknounUS /spek/
a very small spot
From this reading She sweeps till the parquet is like a mirror, and dusts till not a speck can you find from floor to ceiling.
sweepsnounUS /swiːps/
plural of “sweep” — a wide scope
From this reading She sweeps till the parquet is like a mirror, and dusts till not a speck can you find from floor to ceiling.
carry out
From this reading No priest could take his ministrations more seriously than Anastasia her daily routine as a _femme d’intérieur_, and on these occasions she makes me feel negligible to the point of humility.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No priest could take his ministrations more seriously than Anastasia her daily routine as a _femme d’intérieur_, and on these occasions she makes me feel negligible to the point of humility.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THAT MUDDLE-HEADED SANTA CLAUS In the morning Anastasia always has her _ménage_ to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THAT MUDDLE-HEADED SANTA CLAUS In the morning Anastasia always has her _ménage_ to do.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading No priest could take his ministrations more seriously than Anastasia her daily routine as a _femme d’intérieur_, and on these occasions she makes me feel negligible to the point of humility.
up to a particular time
From this reading She sweeps till the parquet is like a mirror, and dusts till not a speck can you find from floor to ceiling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THAT MUDDLE-HEADED SANTA CLAUS In the morning Anastasia always has her _ménage_ to do.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Oh, these morning walks!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She sweeps till the parquet is like a mirror, and dusts till not a speck can you find from floor to ceiling.
