used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Her argument was rather disconcerting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "My dear Mr. Emery, ask yourself," Lilla replied.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"
coffinnounUS /ˈkɔːfɪn/
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear Mr. Emery, ask yourself," Lilla replied.
disconcertingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading Her argument was rather disconcerting.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"
don't
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From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.
EmerynounUS /ˈeməri/
a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper)
From this reading "My dear Mr. Emery, ask yourself," Lilla replied.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Surely her sister would know her?
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.
immediately past
From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.
Lilla
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From this reading "My dear Mr. Emery, ask yourself," Lilla replied.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.
engage in
From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading "My dear Mr. Emery, ask yourself," Lilla replied.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear Mr. Emery, ask yourself," Lilla replied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.
on the contrary
From this reading Her argument was rather disconcerting.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "My dear Mr. Emery, ask yourself," Lilla replied.
screwedverbUS /skruːd/
past form of “screw” — have sexual intercourse with
From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely her sister would know her?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I understand that the poor lady’s sister was present at the end and took a last look at her before the coffin was screwed down.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Surely her sister would know her?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am, of course, in utter ignorance of the facts, But I think, before you make such foolish mistakes as you are doing, you had better inquire—don’t you?"
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "My dear Mr. Emery, ask yourself," Lilla replied.
