used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had a curious contempt for ordinary people, a benevolent superiority.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There she went, flipping and dancing in her inconsequential fashion, doing very much as she liked, disconcerting old Miss Coates by her indifference to respectability and by her lack of reverence.
ANNAnounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading GIRLHOOD OF ANNA BRANGWEN When Anna was nine years old, Brangwen sent her to the dames’ school in Cossethay.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There she went, flipping and dancing in her inconsequential fashion, doing very much as she liked, disconcerting old Miss Coates by her indifference to respectability and by her lack of reverence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Anna only laughed at Miss Coates, liked her, and patronized her in superb, childish fashion.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading She had a curious contempt for ordinary people, a benevolent superiority.
BRANGWEN
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From this reading GIRLHOOD OF ANNA BRANGWEN When Anna was nine years old, Brangwen sent her to the dames’ school in Cossethay.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There she went, flipping and dancing in her inconsequential fashion, doing very much as she liked, disconcerting old Miss Coates by her indifference to respectability and by her lack of reverence.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading Anna only laughed at Miss Coates, liked her, and patronized her in superb, childish fashion.
CoatesverbUS /ˈkoʊˈeɪts/
third-person singular of “coat” — put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
From this reading There she went, flipping and dancing in her inconsequential fashion, doing very much as she liked, disconcerting old Miss Coates by her indifference to respectability and by her lack of reverence.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading She had a curious contempt for ordinary people, a benevolent superiority.
Cossethay
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From this reading GIRLHOOD OF ANNA BRANGWEN When Anna was nine years old, Brangwen sent her to the dames’ school in Cossethay.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading She had a curious contempt for ordinary people, a benevolent superiority.
damesnounUS /deɪmz/
plural of “dame” — informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading GIRLHOOD OF ANNA BRANGWEN When Anna was nine years old, Brangwen sent her to the dames’ school in Cossethay.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading There she went, flipping and dancing in her inconsequential fashion, doing very much as she liked, disconcerting old Miss Coates by her indifference to respectability and by her lack of reverence.
disconcertingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading There she went, flipping and dancing in her inconsequential fashion, doing very much as she liked, disconcerting old Miss Coates by her indifference to respectability and by her lack of reverence.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading There she went, flipping and dancing in her inconsequential fashion, doing very much as she liked, disconcerting old Miss Coates by her indifference to respectability and by her lack of reverence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There she went, flipping and dancing in her inconsequential fashion, doing very much as she liked, disconcerting old Miss Coates by her indifference to respectability and by her lack of reverence.
flippingverbUS /ˈflɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “flip” — lightly throw to see which side comes up
From this reading There she went, flipping and dancing in her inconsequential fashion, doing very much as she liked, disconcerting old Miss Coates by her indifference to respectability and by her lack of reverence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had a curious contempt for ordinary people, a benevolent superiority.
a young female
From this reading The girl was at once shy and wild.
GIRLHOODnounUS /ˈɡɜːrlhʊd/
the childhood of a girl
From this reading GIRLHOOD OF ANNA BRANGWEN When Anna was nine years old, Brangwen sent her to the dames’ school in Cossethay.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had a curious contempt for ordinary people, a benevolent superiority.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GIRLHOOD OF ANNA BRANGWEN When Anna was nine years old, Brangwen sent her to the dames’ school in Cossethay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GIRLHOOD OF ANNA BRANGWEN When Anna was nine years old, Brangwen sent her to the dames’ school in Cossethay.
inconsequentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːnsəˈkwentʃəl/
lacking worth or importance
From this reading There she went, flipping and dancing in her inconsequential fashion, doing very much as she liked, disconcerting old Miss Coates by her indifference to respectability and by her lack of reverence.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading There she went, flipping and dancing in her inconsequential fashion, doing very much as she liked, disconcerting old Miss Coates by her indifference to respectability and by her lack of reverence.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading There she went, flipping and dancing in her inconsequential fashion, doing very much as she liked, disconcerting old Miss Coates by her indifference to respectability and by her lack of reverence.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Anna only laughed at Miss Coates, liked her, and patronized her in superb, childish fashion.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading There she went, flipping and dancing in her inconsequential fashion, doing very much as she liked, disconcerting old Miss Coates by her indifference to respectability and by her lack of reverence.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading There she went, flipping and dancing in her inconsequential fashion, doing very much as she liked, disconcerting old Miss Coates by her indifference to respectability and by her lack of reverence.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There she went, flipping and dancing in her inconsequential fashion, doing very much as she liked, disconcerting old Miss Coates by her indifference to respectability and by her lack of reverence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading GIRLHOOD OF ANNA BRANGWEN When Anna was nine years old, Brangwen sent her to the dames’ school in Cossethay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GIRLHOOD OF ANNA BRANGWEN When Anna was nine years old, Brangwen sent her to the dames’ school in Cossethay.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading GIRLHOOD OF ANNA BRANGWEN When Anna was nine years old, Brangwen sent her to the dames’ school in Cossethay.
on one occasion
From this reading The girl was at once shy and wild.
and nothing more
From this reading Anna only laughed at Miss Coates, liked her, and patronized her in superb, childish fashion.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading She had a curious contempt for ordinary people, a benevolent superiority.
patronizedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzd/
having patronage or clients
From this reading Anna only laughed at Miss Coates, liked her, and patronized her in superb, childish fashion.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She had a curious contempt for ordinary people, a benevolent superiority.
respectabilitynounUS /riˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
From this reading There she went, flipping and dancing in her inconsequential fashion, doing very much as she liked, disconcerting old Miss Coates by her indifference to respectability and by her lack of reverence.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading There she went, flipping and dancing in her inconsequential fashion, doing very much as she liked, disconcerting old Miss Coates by her indifference to respectability and by her lack of reverence.
an educational institution
From this reading GIRLHOOD OF ANNA BRANGWEN When Anna was nine years old, Brangwen sent her to the dames’ school in Cossethay.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading GIRLHOOD OF ANNA BRANGWEN When Anna was nine years old, Brangwen sent her to the dames’ school in Cossethay.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There she went, flipping and dancing in her inconsequential fashion, doing very much as she liked, disconcerting old Miss Coates by her indifference to respectability and by her lack of reverence.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading The girl was at once shy and wild.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Anna only laughed at Miss Coates, liked her, and patronized her in superb, childish fashion.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading She had a curious contempt for ordinary people, a benevolent superiority.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GIRLHOOD OF ANNA BRANGWEN When Anna was nine years old, Brangwen sent her to the dames’ school in Cossethay.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There she went, flipping and dancing in her inconsequential fashion, doing very much as she liked, disconcerting old Miss Coates by her indifference to respectability and by her lack of reverence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GIRLHOOD OF ANNA BRANGWEN When Anna was nine years old, Brangwen sent her to the dames’ school in Cossethay.
precisely as stated
From this reading There she went, flipping and dancing in her inconsequential fashion, doing very much as she liked, disconcerting old Miss Coates by her indifference to respectability and by her lack of reverence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GIRLHOOD OF ANNA BRANGWEN When Anna was nine years old, Brangwen sent her to the dames’ school in Cossethay.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There she went, flipping and dancing in her inconsequential fashion, doing very much as she liked, disconcerting old Miss Coates by her indifference to respectability and by her lack of reverence.
at the time that
From this reading GIRLHOOD OF ANNA BRANGWEN When Anna was nine years old, Brangwen sent her to the dames’ school in Cossethay.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The girl was at once shy and wild.
a late time of life
From this reading GIRLHOOD OF ANNA BRANGWEN When Anna was nine years old, Brangwen sent her to the dames’ school in Cossethay.
