used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He steps back, and motions her to go through the gateway that Mrs. Denis had opened about three inches a minute ago.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He steps back, and motions her to go through the gateway that Mrs. Denis had opened about three inches a minute ago.
anew
From this reading Miss Manning, a tall, thin, rather nervous-looking lady of very decided age, steps inside the gate, and glances from Wyndham to Mrs. Denis and back again interrogatively.
how long something has existed
From this reading Miss Manning, a tall, thin, rather nervous-looking lady of very decided age, steps inside the gate, and glances from Wyndham to Mrs. Denis and back again interrogatively.
in the past
From this reading He steps back, and motions her to go through the gateway that Mrs. Denis had opened about three inches a minute ago.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading ‘Now, Miss Manning,’ says Wyndham, in his quick, alert, business-like way.
(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 ‘Words would but wrong the gratitude I owe you; Should I begin to speak, my soul’s so full That I should talk of nothing else all day.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He steps back, and motions her to go through the gateway that Mrs. Denis had opened about three inches a minute ago.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He steps back, and motions her to go through the gateway that Mrs. Denis had opened about three inches a minute ago.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ‘Words would but wrong the gratitude I owe you; Should I begin to speak, my soul’s so full That I should talk of nothing else all day.’
business-like
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From this reading ‘Now, Miss Manning,’ says Wyndham, in his quick, alert, business-like way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ‘Words would but wrong the gratitude I owe you; Should I begin to speak, my soul’s so full That I should talk of nothing else all day.’
prepare a hot meal
From this reading ‘This is Miss Moore’s housekeeper, cook, and general factotum,’ says Wyndham, making a hasty introduction, and with a warning glance towards Mrs. Denis, who has dropped a rather stiff curtsy.
curtsyverbUS /ˈkɜːrtsi/
bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting
From this reading ‘This is Miss Moore’s housekeeper, cook, and general factotum,’ says Wyndham, making a hasty introduction, and with a warning glance towards Mrs. Denis, who has dropped a rather stiff curtsy.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ‘Words would but wrong the gratitude I owe you; Should I begin to speak, my soul’s so full That I should talk of nothing else all day.’
recognizable; marked
From this reading Miss Manning, a tall, thin, rather nervous-looking lady of very decided age, steps inside the gate, and glances from Wyndham to Mrs. Denis and back again interrogatively.
Denis
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From this reading He steps back, and motions her to go through the gateway that Mrs. Denis had opened about three inches a minute ago.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading ‘This is Miss Moore’s housekeeper, cook, and general factotum,’ says Wyndham, making a hasty introduction, and with a warning glance towards Mrs. Denis, who has dropped a rather stiff curtsy.
else
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From this reading ‘Words would but wrong the gratitude I owe you; Should I begin to speak, my soul’s so full That I should talk of nothing else all day.’
factotumnoun
a servant employed to do a variety of jobs
From this reading ‘This is Miss Moore’s housekeeper, cook, and general factotum,’ says Wyndham, making a hasty introduction, and with a warning glance towards Mrs. Denis, who has dropped a rather stiff curtsy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Miss Manning, a tall, thin, rather nervous-looking lady of very decided age, steps inside the gate, and glances from Wyndham to Mrs. Denis and back again interrogatively.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading ‘Words would but wrong the gratitude I owe you; Should I begin to speak, my soul’s so full That I should talk of nothing else all day.’
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Miss Manning, a tall, thin, rather nervous-looking lady of very decided age, steps inside the gate, and glances from Wyndham to Mrs. Denis and back again interrogatively.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading He steps back, and motions her to go through the gateway that Mrs. Denis had opened about three inches a minute ago.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading ‘This is Miss Moore’s housekeeper, cook, and general factotum,’ says Wyndham, making a hasty introduction, and with a warning glance towards Mrs. Denis, who has dropped a rather stiff curtsy.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading ‘This is Miss Moore’s housekeeper, cook, and general factotum,’ says Wyndham, making a hasty introduction, and with a warning glance towards Mrs. Denis, who has dropped a rather stiff curtsy.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Miss Manning, a tall, thin, rather nervous-looking lady of very decided age, steps inside the gate, and glances from Wyndham to Mrs. Denis and back again interrogatively.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He steps back, and motions her to go through the gateway that Mrs. Denis had opened about three inches a minute ago.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading ‘Words would but wrong the gratitude I owe you; Should I begin to speak, my soul’s so full That I should talk of nothing else all day.’
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He steps back, and motions her to go through the gateway that Mrs. Denis had opened about three inches a minute ago.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘This is Miss Moore’s housekeeper, cook, and general factotum,’ says Wyndham, making a hasty introduction, and with a warning glance towards Mrs. Denis, who has dropped a rather stiff curtsy.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading ‘This is Miss Moore’s housekeeper, cook, and general factotum,’ says Wyndham, making a hasty introduction, and with a warning glance towards Mrs. Denis, who has dropped a rather stiff curtsy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He steps back, and motions her to go through the gateway that Mrs. Denis had opened about three inches a minute ago.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He steps back, and motions her to go through the gateway that Mrs. Denis had opened about three inches a minute ago.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ‘Now, Miss Manning,’ says Wyndham, in his quick, alert, business-like way.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading ‘This is Miss Moore’s housekeeper, cook, and general factotum,’ says Wyndham, making a hasty introduction, and with a warning glance towards Mrs. Denis, who has dropped a rather stiff curtsy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘Words would but wrong the gratitude I owe you; Should I begin to speak, my soul’s so full That I should talk of nothing else all day.’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ‘Now, Miss Manning,’ says Wyndham, in his quick, alert, business-like way.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading He steps back, and motions her to go through the gateway that Mrs. Denis had opened about three inches a minute ago.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Miss Manning, a tall, thin, rather nervous-looking lady of very decided age, steps inside the gate, and glances from Wyndham to Mrs. Denis and back again interrogatively.
interrogativelyadverb
in a questioning format
From this reading Miss Manning, a tall, thin, rather nervous-looking lady of very decided age, steps inside the gate, and glances from Wyndham to Mrs. Denis and back again interrogatively.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading ‘This is Miss Moore’s housekeeper, cook, and general factotum,’ says Wyndham, making a hasty introduction, and with a warning glance towards Mrs. Denis, who has dropped a rather stiff curtsy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘This is Miss Moore’s housekeeper, cook, and general factotum,’ says Wyndham, making a hasty introduction, and with a warning glance towards Mrs. Denis, who has dropped a rather stiff curtsy.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Miss Manning, a tall, thin, rather nervous-looking lady of very decided age, steps inside the gate, and glances from Wyndham to Mrs. Denis and back again interrogatively.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading ‘This is Miss Moore’s housekeeper, cook, and general factotum,’ says Wyndham, making a hasty introduction, and with a warning glance towards Mrs. Denis, who has dropped a rather stiff curtsy.
ManningverbUS /ˈmænɪŋ/
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading ‘Now, Miss Manning,’ says Wyndham, in his quick, alert, business-like way.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading He steps back, and motions her to go through the gateway that Mrs. Denis had opened about three inches a minute ago.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading ‘Now, Miss Manning,’ says Wyndham, in his quick, alert, business-like way.
Moore'snounUS /mʊrz/
possessive form of “moore” — United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading ‘This is Miss Moore’s housekeeper, cook, and general factotum,’ says Wyndham, making a hasty introduction, and with a warning glance towards Mrs. Denis, who has dropped a rather stiff curtsy.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading He steps back, and motions her to go through the gateway that Mrs. Denis had opened about three inches a minute ago.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He steps back, and motions her to go through the gateway that Mrs. Denis had opened about three inches a minute ago.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ‘Words would but wrong the gratitude I owe you; Should I begin to speak, my soul’s so full That I should talk of nothing else all day.’
nervous-looking
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From this reading Miss Manning, a tall, thin, rather nervous-looking lady of very decided age, steps inside the gate, and glances from Wyndham to Mrs. Denis and back again interrogatively.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading ‘Words would but wrong the gratitude I owe you; Should I begin to speak, my soul’s so full That I should talk of nothing else all day.’
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading ‘Now, Miss Manning,’ says Wyndham, in his quick, alert, business-like way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘Words would but wrong the gratitude I owe you; Should I begin to speak, my soul’s so full That I should talk of nothing else all day.’
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He steps back, and motions her to go through the gateway that Mrs. Denis had opened about three inches a minute ago.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading ‘Words would but wrong the gratitude I owe you; Should I begin to speak, my soul’s so full That I should talk of nothing else all day.’
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading ‘Now, Miss Manning,’ says Wyndham, in his quick, alert, business-like way.
on the contrary
From this reading Miss Manning, a tall, thin, rather nervous-looking lady of very decided age, steps inside the gate, and glances from Wyndham to Mrs. Denis and back again interrogatively.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading ‘Now, Miss Manning,’ says Wyndham, in his quick, alert, business-like way.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ‘Words would but wrong the gratitude I owe you; Should I begin to speak, my soul’s so full That I should talk of nothing else all day.’
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ‘Words would but wrong the gratitude I owe you; Should I begin to speak, my soul’s so full That I should talk of nothing else all day.’
soul's
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From this reading ‘Words would but wrong the gratitude I owe you; Should I begin to speak, my soul’s so full That I should talk of nothing else all day.’
express in speech
From this reading ‘Words would but wrong the gratitude I owe you; Should I begin to speak, my soul’s so full That I should talk of nothing else all day.’
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He steps back, and motions her to go through the gateway that Mrs. Denis had opened about three inches a minute ago.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading ‘This is Miss Moore’s housekeeper, cook, and general factotum,’ says Wyndham, making a hasty introduction, and with a warning glance towards Mrs. Denis, who has dropped a rather stiff curtsy.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading ‘Words would but wrong the gratitude I owe you; Should I begin to speak, my soul’s so full That I should talk of nothing else all day.’
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Miss Manning, a tall, thin, rather nervous-looking lady of very decided age, steps inside the gate, and glances from Wyndham to Mrs. Denis and back again interrogatively.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ‘Words would but wrong the gratitude I owe you; Should I begin to speak, my soul’s so full That I should talk of nothing else all day.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘Words would but wrong the gratitude I owe you; Should I begin to speak, my soul’s so full That I should talk of nothing else all day.’
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Miss Manning, a tall, thin, rather nervous-looking lady of very decided age, steps inside the gate, and glances from Wyndham to Mrs. Denis and back again interrogatively.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ‘This is Miss Moore’s housekeeper, cook, and general factotum,’ says Wyndham, making a hasty introduction, and with a warning glance towards Mrs. Denis, who has dropped a rather stiff curtsy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He steps back, and motions her to go through the gateway that Mrs. Denis had opened about three inches a minute ago.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He steps back, and motions her to go through the gateway that Mrs. Denis had opened about three inches a minute ago.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘Words would but wrong the gratitude I owe you; Should I begin to speak, my soul’s so full That I should talk of nothing else all day.’
in the direction of
From this reading ‘This is Miss Moore’s housekeeper, cook, and general factotum,’ says Wyndham, making a hasty introduction, and with a warning glance towards Mrs. Denis, who has dropped a rather stiff curtsy.
precisely as stated
From this reading Miss Manning, a tall, thin, rather nervous-looking lady of very decided age, steps inside the gate, and glances from Wyndham to Mrs. Denis and back again interrogatively.
a message informing of danger
From this reading ‘This is Miss Moore’s housekeeper, cook, and general factotum,’ says Wyndham, making a hasty introduction, and with a warning glance towards Mrs. Denis, who has dropped a rather stiff curtsy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ‘Now, Miss Manning,’ says Wyndham, in his quick, alert, business-like way.
which person or people
From this reading ‘This is Miss Moore’s housekeeper, cook, and general factotum,’ says Wyndham, making a hasty introduction, and with a warning glance towards Mrs. Denis, who has dropped a rather stiff curtsy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ‘This is Miss Moore’s housekeeper, cook, and general factotum,’ says Wyndham, making a hasty introduction, and with a warning glance towards Mrs. Denis, who has dropped a rather stiff curtsy.
the words that are spoken
From this reading ‘Words would but wrong the gratitude I owe you; Should I begin to speak, my soul’s so full That I should talk of nothing else all day.’
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ‘Words would but wrong the gratitude I owe you; Should I begin to speak, my soul’s so full That I should talk of nothing else all day.’
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading ‘Words would but wrong the gratitude I owe you; Should I begin to speak, my soul’s so full That I should talk of nothing else all day.’
Wyndham
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From this reading ‘Now, Miss Manning,’ says Wyndham, in his quick, alert, business-like way.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘Words would but wrong the gratitude I owe you; Should I begin to speak, my soul’s so full That I should talk of nothing else all day.’
