used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A KINSHIP SOMETHING LESS THAN KIND "Pull the blinds higher and raise my pillows, do you hear, woman?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I want to see what that lazy scamp of a husband of yours is about--loafing for a certainty, if he thinks no one can see him."
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Herresford addressed his housekeeper, the wife of Ripon, the head-gardener.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading It apparently amused him, for he smiled grimly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A KINSHIP SOMETHING LESS THAN KIND "Pull the blinds higher and raise my pillows, do you hear, woman?
from appearances alone
From this reading It apparently amused him, for he smiled grimly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Ripon bit her lip as she tugged at the blind cords savagely, and gave her master a defiant look, which he was quick to see.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Ripon bit her lip as she tugged at the blind cords savagely, and gave her master a defiant look, which he was quick to see.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Mrs. Ripon bit her lip as she tugged at the blind cords savagely, and gave her master a defiant look, which he was quick to see.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Mrs. Ripon bit her lip as she tugged at the blind cords savagely, and gave her master a defiant look, which he was quick to see.
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading A KINSHIP SOMETHING LESS THAN KIND "Pull the blinds higher and raise my pillows, do you hear, woman?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I want to see what that lazy scamp of a husband of yours is about--loafing for a certainty, if he thinks no one can see him."
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading I want to see what that lazy scamp of a husband of yours is about--loafing for a certainty, if he thinks no one can see him."
cordsnounUS /kɔːrdz/
cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth
From this reading Mrs. Ripon bit her lip as she tugged at the blind cords savagely, and gave her master a defiant look, which he was quick to see.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading Mrs. Ripon bit her lip as she tugged at the blind cords savagely, and gave her master a defiant look, which he was quick to see.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A KINSHIP SOMETHING LESS THAN KIND "Pull the blinds higher and raise my pillows, do you hear, woman?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I want to see what that lazy scamp of a husband of yours is about--loafing for a certainty, if he thinks no one can see him."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mrs. Ripon bit her lip as she tugged at the blind cords savagely, and gave her master a defiant look, which he was quick to see.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading It apparently amused him, for he smiled grimly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I want to see what that lazy scamp of a husband of yours is about--loafing for a certainty, if he thinks no one can see him."
head-gardener
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From this reading Herresford addressed his housekeeper, the wife of Ripon, the head-gardener.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading A KINSHIP SOMETHING LESS THAN KIND "Pull the blinds higher and raise my pillows, do you hear, woman?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Ripon bit her lip as she tugged at the blind cords savagely, and gave her master a defiant look, which he was quick to see.
Herresford
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From this reading Herresford addressed his housekeeper, the wife of Ripon, the head-gardener.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading A KINSHIP SOMETHING LESS THAN KIND "Pull the blinds higher and raise my pillows, do you hear, woman?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I want to see what that lazy scamp of a husband of yours is about--loafing for a certainty, if he thinks no one can see him."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Herresford addressed his housekeeper, the wife of Ripon, the head-gardener.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading Herresford addressed his housekeeper, the wife of Ripon, the head-gardener.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading I want to see what that lazy scamp of a husband of yours is about--loafing for a certainty, if he thinks no one can see him."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I want to see what that lazy scamp of a husband of yours is about--loafing for a certainty, if he thinks no one can see him."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I want to see what that lazy scamp of a husband of yours is about--loafing for a certainty, if he thinks no one can see him."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I want to see what that lazy scamp of a husband of yours is about--loafing for a certainty, if he thinks no one can see him."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It apparently amused him, for he smiled grimly.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A KINSHIP SOMETHING LESS THAN KIND "Pull the blinds higher and raise my pillows, do you hear, woman?
KINSHIPnounUS /ˈkɪnʃɪp/
a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character
From this reading A KINSHIP SOMETHING LESS THAN KIND "Pull the blinds higher and raise my pillows, do you hear, woman?
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading I want to see what that lazy scamp of a husband of yours is about--loafing for a certainty, if he thinks no one can see him."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading A KINSHIP SOMETHING LESS THAN KIND "Pull the blinds higher and raise my pillows, do you hear, woman?
lipnounUS /lɪp/
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Mrs. Ripon bit her lip as she tugged at the blind cords savagely, and gave her master a defiant look, which he was quick to see.
loafingnoun
having no employment
From this reading I want to see what that lazy scamp of a husband of yours is about--loafing for a certainty, if he thinks no one can see him."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Ripon bit her lip as she tugged at the blind cords savagely, and gave her master a defiant look, which he was quick to see.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Mrs. Ripon bit her lip as she tugged at the blind cords savagely, and gave her master a defiant look, which he was quick to see.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Ripon bit her lip as she tugged at the blind cords savagely, and gave her master a defiant look, which he was quick to see.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A KINSHIP SOMETHING LESS THAN KIND "Pull the blinds higher and raise my pillows, do you hear, woman?
not any; not one
From this reading I want to see what that lazy scamp of a husband of yours is about--loafing for a certainty, if he thinks no one can see him."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I want to see what that lazy scamp of a husband of yours is about--loafing for a certainty, if he thinks no one can see him."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I want to see what that lazy scamp of a husband of yours is about--loafing for a certainty, if he thinks no one can see him."
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading A KINSHIP SOMETHING LESS THAN KIND "Pull the blinds higher and raise my pillows, do you hear, woman?
cause to move by pulling
From this reading A KINSHIP SOMETHING LESS THAN KIND "Pull the blinds higher and raise my pillows, do you hear, woman?
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Mrs. Ripon bit her lip as she tugged at the blind cords savagely, and gave her master a defiant look, which he was quick to see.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading A KINSHIP SOMETHING LESS THAN KIND "Pull the blinds higher and raise my pillows, do you hear, woman?
Ripon
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From this reading Herresford addressed his housekeeper, the wife of Ripon, the head-gardener.
savagelyadverbUS /ˈsævɪdʒli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading Mrs. Ripon bit her lip as she tugged at the blind cords savagely, and gave her master a defiant look, which he was quick to see.
scampnoun
one who is playfully mischievous
From this reading I want to see what that lazy scamp of a husband of yours is about--loafing for a certainty, if he thinks no one can see him."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I want to see what that lazy scamp of a husband of yours is about--loafing for a certainty, if he thinks no one can see him."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Ripon bit her lip as she tugged at the blind cords savagely, and gave her master a defiant look, which he was quick to see.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading It apparently amused him, for he smiled grimly.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A KINSHIP SOMETHING LESS THAN KIND "Pull the blinds higher and raise my pillows, do you hear, woman?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A KINSHIP SOMETHING LESS THAN KIND "Pull the blinds higher and raise my pillows, do you hear, woman?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I want to see what that lazy scamp of a husband of yours is about--loafing for a certainty, if he thinks no one can see him."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A KINSHIP SOMETHING LESS THAN KIND "Pull the blinds higher and raise my pillows, do you hear, woman?
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading I want to see what that lazy scamp of a husband of yours is about--loafing for a certainty, if he thinks no one can see him."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I want to see what that lazy scamp of a husband of yours is about--loafing for a certainty, if he thinks no one can see him."
tuggedverbUS /tʌɡd/
inflected form of “tug” — pull hard
From this reading Mrs. Ripon bit her lip as she tugged at the blind cords savagely, and gave her master a defiant look, which he was quick to see.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want to see what that lazy scamp of a husband of yours is about--loafing for a certainty, if he thinks no one can see him."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Ripon bit her lip as she tugged at the blind cords savagely, and gave her master a defiant look, which he was quick to see.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I want to see what that lazy scamp of a husband of yours is about--loafing for a certainty, if he thinks no one can see him."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Ripon bit her lip as she tugged at the blind cords savagely, and gave her master a defiant look, which he was quick to see.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Herresford addressed his housekeeper, the wife of Ripon, the head-gardener.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A KINSHIP SOMETHING LESS THAN KIND "Pull the blinds higher and raise my pillows, do you hear, woman?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A KINSHIP SOMETHING LESS THAN KIND "Pull the blinds higher and raise my pillows, do you hear, woman?
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading I want to see what that lazy scamp of a husband of yours is about--loafing for a certainty, if he thinks no one can see him."
