used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The footman regarded the speaker over his shoulder with a smile.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A superb screen of carved and gilded wood stood before an open door above.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A superb screen of carved and gilded wood stood before an open door above.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A superb screen of carved and gilded wood stood before an open door above.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading When this was reached, the footman slipped noiselessly behind it, and they heard their names announced.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A superb screen of carved and gilded wood stood before an open door above.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading When this was reached, the footman slipped noiselessly behind it, and they heard their names announced.
bein
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From this reading "Oh, that's owin' to your bein' of the cloth, sir," was his comment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "They don't generally feel to own to likin' it; but they mostly notices it."
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading A superb screen of carved and gilded wood stood before an open door above.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading "Oh, that's owin' to your bein' of the cloth, sir," was his comment.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Oh, that's owin' to your bein' of the cloth, sir," was his comment.
don't
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From this reading "They don't generally feel to own to likin' it; but they mostly notices it."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A superb screen of carved and gilded wood stood before an open door above.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "They don't generally feel to own to likin' it; but they mostly notices it."
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading The footman regarded the speaker over his shoulder with a smile.
usually; as a rule
From this reading "They don't generally feel to own to likin' it; but they mostly notices it."
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading A superb screen of carved and gilded wood stood before an open door above.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When this was reached, the footman slipped noiselessly behind it, and they heard their names announced.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The footman regarded the speaker over his shoulder with a smile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "They don't generally feel to own to likin' it; but they mostly notices it."
likin
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From this reading "They don't generally feel to own to likin' it; but they mostly notices it."
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading "They don't generally feel to own to likin' it; but they mostly notices it."
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading When this was reached, the footman slipped noiselessly behind it, and they heard their names announced.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading When this was reached, the footman slipped noiselessly behind it, and they heard their names announced.
noticesnounUS /ˈnoʊtəsəz/
plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading "They don't generally feel to own to likin' it; but they mostly notices it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Oh, that's owin' to your bein' of the cloth, sir," was his comment.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, that's owin' to your bein' of the cloth, sir," was his comment.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A superb screen of carved and gilded wood stood before an open door above.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The footman regarded the speaker over his shoulder with a smile.
owin
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From this reading "Oh, that's owin' to your bein' of the cloth, sir," was his comment.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "They don't generally feel to own to likin' it; but they mostly notices it."
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When this was reached, the footman slipped noiselessly behind it, and they heard their names announced.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The footman regarded the speaker over his shoulder with a smile.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading A superb screen of carved and gilded wood stood before an open door above.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading The footman regarded the speaker over his shoulder with a smile.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Oh, that's owin' to your bein' of the cloth, sir," was his comment.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading When this was reached, the footman slipped noiselessly behind it, and they heard their names announced.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The footman regarded the speaker over his shoulder with a smile.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The footman regarded the speaker over his shoulder with a smile.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A superb screen of carved and gilded wood stood before an open door above.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading A superb screen of carved and gilded wood stood before an open door above.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, that's owin' to your bein' of the cloth, sir," was his comment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The footman regarded the speaker over his shoulder with a smile.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When this was reached, the footman slipped noiselessly behind it, and they heard their names announced.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They don't generally feel to own to likin' it; but they mostly notices it."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When this was reached, the footman slipped noiselessly behind it, and they heard their names announced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Oh, that's owin' to your bein' of the cloth, sir," was his comment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, that's owin' to your bein' of the cloth, sir," was his comment.
at the time that
From this reading When this was reached, the footman slipped noiselessly behind it, and they heard their names announced.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The footman regarded the speaker over his shoulder with a smile.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading A superb screen of carved and gilded wood stood before an open door above.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, that's owin' to your bein' of the cloth, sir," was his comment.
