used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IF HE WAS A GENTLEMAN "Don't you think we'd better drop it now, Frances, and be good?"
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already the east was quickening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IF HE WAS A GENTLEMAN "Don't you think we'd better drop it now, Frances, and be good?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Major King reined his horse near hers as he spoke, and laid his hand on the pommel of her saddle as if he expected to meet other fingers there.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading They were bringing up the rear of the tired procession which was returning to the post from the ball.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IF HE WAS A GENTLEMAN "Don't you think we'd better drop it now, Frances, and be good?"
(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 IF HE WAS A GENTLEMAN "Don't you think we'd better drop it now, Frances, and be good?"
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading They were bringing up the rear of the tired procession which was returning to the post from the ball.
Don't
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From this reading IF HE WAS A GENTLEMAN "Don't you think we'd better drop it now, Frances, and be good?"
let fall to the ground
From this reading IF HE WAS A GENTLEMAN "Don't you think we'd better drop it now, Frances, and be good?"
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Already the east was quickening.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Major King reined his horse near hers as he spoke, and laid his hand on the pommel of her saddle as if he expected to meet other fingers there.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Major King reined his horse near hers as he spoke, and laid his hand on the pommel of her saddle as if he expected to meet other fingers there.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading IF HE WAS A GENTLEMAN "Don't you think we'd better drop it now, Frances, and be good?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were bringing up the rear of the tired procession which was returning to the post from the ball.
a man of refinement
From this reading IF HE WAS A GENTLEMAN "Don't you think we'd better drop it now, Frances, and be good?"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading IF HE WAS A GENTLEMAN "Don't you think we'd better drop it now, Frances, and be good?"
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Major King reined his horse near hers as he spoke, and laid his hand on the pommel of her saddle as if he expected to meet other fingers there.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IF HE WAS A GENTLEMAN "Don't you think we'd better drop it now, Frances, and be good?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Major King reined his horse near hers as he spoke, and laid his hand on the pommel of her saddle as if he expected to meet other fingers there.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Major King reined his horse near hers as he spoke, and laid his hand on the pommel of her saddle as if he expected to meet other fingers there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Major King reined his horse near hers as he spoke, and laid his hand on the pommel of her saddle as if he expected to meet other fingers there.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Major King reined his horse near hers as he spoke, and laid his hand on the pommel of her saddle as if he expected to meet other fingers there.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading IF HE WAS A GENTLEMAN "Don't you think we'd better drop it now, Frances, and be good?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IF HE WAS A GENTLEMAN "Don't you think we'd better drop it now, Frances, and be good?"
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Major King reined his horse near hers as he spoke, and laid his hand on the pommel of her saddle as if he expected to meet other fingers there.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Major King reined his horse near hers as he spoke, and laid his hand on the pommel of her saddle as if he expected to meet other fingers there.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major King reined his horse near hers as he spoke, and laid his hand on the pommel of her saddle as if he expected to meet other fingers there.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You puzzle me, Major King," she returned, not willing to understand.
come together
From this reading Major King reined his horse near hers as he spoke, and laid his hand on the pommel of her saddle as if he expected to meet other fingers there.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Major King reined his horse near hers as he spoke, and laid his hand on the pommel of her saddle as if he expected to meet other fingers there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You puzzle me, Major King," she returned, not willing to understand.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading IF HE WAS A GENTLEMAN "Don't you think we'd better drop it now, Frances, and be good?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Major King reined his horse near hers as he spoke, and laid his hand on the pommel of her saddle as if he expected to meet other fingers there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Major King reined his horse near hers as he spoke, and laid his hand on the pommel of her saddle as if he expected to meet other fingers there.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Major King reined his horse near hers as he spoke, and laid his hand on the pommel of her saddle as if he expected to meet other fingers there.
pommelverbUS /ˈpɑːməl/
strike, usually with the fist
From this reading Major King reined his horse near hers as he spoke, and laid his hand on the pommel of her saddle as if he expected to meet other fingers there.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading They were bringing up the rear of the tired procession which was returning to the post from the ball.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading They were bringing up the rear of the tired procession which was returning to the post from the ball.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading "You puzzle me, Major King," she returned, not willing to understand.
quickeningnounUS /ˈkwɪkənɪŋ/
the process of showing signs of life
From this reading Already the east was quickening.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading They were bringing up the rear of the tired procession which was returning to the post from the ball.
reinedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rein” — control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading Major King reined his horse near hers as he spoke, and laid his hand on the pommel of her saddle as if he expected to meet other fingers there.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "You puzzle me, Major King," she returned, not willing to understand.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading They were bringing up the rear of the tired procession which was returning to the post from the ball.
put a saddle on
From this reading Major King reined his horse near hers as he spoke, and laid his hand on the pommel of her saddle as if he expected to meet other fingers there.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You puzzle me, Major King," she returned, not willing to understand.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Major King reined his horse near hers as he spoke, and laid his hand on the pommel of her saddle as if he expected to meet other fingers there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Major King reined his horse near hers as he spoke, and laid his hand on the pommel of her saddle as if he expected to meet other fingers there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Major King reined his horse near hers as he spoke, and laid his hand on the pommel of her saddle as if he expected to meet other fingers there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were bringing up the rear of the tired procession which was returning to the post from the ball.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading IF HE WAS A GENTLEMAN "Don't you think we'd better drop it now, Frances, and be good?"
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading They were bringing up the rear of the tired procession which was returning to the post from the ball.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Major King reined his horse near hers as he spoke, and laid his hand on the pommel of her saddle as if he expected to meet other fingers there.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "You puzzle me, Major King," she returned, not willing to understand.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They were bringing up the rear of the tired procession which was returning to the post from the ball.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IF HE WAS A GENTLEMAN "Don't you think we'd better drop it now, Frances, and be good?"
we'd
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From this reading IF HE WAS A GENTLEMAN "Don't you think we'd better drop it now, Frances, and be good?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were bringing up the rear of the tired procession which was returning to the post from the ball.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were bringing up the rear of the tired procession which was returning to the post from the ball.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading "You puzzle me, Major King," she returned, not willing to understand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading IF HE WAS A GENTLEMAN "Don't you think we'd better drop it now, Frances, and be good?"
