used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FAREWELL TO MISS WALKINSHAW It was under the lash of a natural exasperation I went up Mademoiselle's stairs determined on an interview.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading I could have thrashed him with a cane if the same had been handy, but was bound to content myself with the somewhat barren comfort of affecting that I had never set eyes on him before.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Bernard (of all men in the world!) responded to my knock.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FAREWELL TO MISS WALKINSHAW It was under the lash of a natural exasperation I went up Mademoiselle's stairs determined on an interview.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He smiled at first, as if not unpleased to see me, but changed his aspect at the unresponse of mine.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading He smiled at first, as if not unpleased to see me, but changed his aspect at the unresponse of mine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He smiled at first, as if not unpleased to see me, but changed his aspect at the unresponse of mine.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading I could have thrashed him with a cane if the same had been handy, but was bound to content myself with the somewhat barren comfort of affecting that I had never set eyes on him before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I could have thrashed him with a cane if the same had been handy, but was bound to content myself with the somewhat barren comfort of affecting that I had never set eyes on him before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I could have thrashed him with a cane if the same had been handy, but was bound to content myself with the somewhat barren comfort of affecting that I had never set eyes on him before.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading Bernard (of all men in the world!) responded to my knock.
confined by bonds
From this reading I could have thrashed him with a cane if the same had been handy, but was bound to content myself with the somewhat barren comfort of affecting that I had never set eyes on him before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I could have thrashed him with a cane if the same had been handy, but was bound to content myself with the somewhat barren comfort of affecting that I had never set eyes on him before.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading I could have thrashed him with a cane if the same had been handy, but was bound to content myself with the somewhat barren comfort of affecting that I had never set eyes on him before.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading He smiled at first, as if not unpleased to see me, but changed his aspect at the unresponse of mine.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading I could have thrashed him with a cane if the same had been handy, but was bound to content myself with the somewhat barren comfort of affecting that I had never set eyes on him before.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading I could have thrashed him with a cane if the same had been handy, but was bound to content myself with the somewhat barren comfort of affecting that I had never set eyes on him before.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could have thrashed him with a cane if the same had been handy, but was bound to content myself with the somewhat barren comfort of affecting that I had never set eyes on him before.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading “I desire to see Miss Walkinshaw,” said I.
characterized by great determination
From this reading FAREWELL TO MISS WALKINSHAW It was under the lash of a natural exasperation I went up Mademoiselle's stairs determined on an interview.
exasperationnounUS /ˌeksæspərˈeɪʃən/
an exasperated feeling of annoyance
From this reading FAREWELL TO MISS WALKINSHAW It was under the lash of a natural exasperation I went up Mademoiselle's stairs determined on an interview.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I could have thrashed him with a cane if the same had been handy, but was bound to content myself with the somewhat barren comfort of affecting that I had never set eyes on him before.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading FAREWELL TO MISS WALKINSHAW It was under the lash of a natural exasperation I went up Mademoiselle's stairs determined on an interview.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He smiled at first, as if not unpleased to see me, but changed his aspect at the unresponse of mine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I could have thrashed him with a cane if the same had been handy, but was bound to content myself with the somewhat barren comfort of affecting that I had never set eyes on him before.
handyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
From this reading I could have thrashed him with a cane if the same had been handy, but was bound to content myself with the somewhat barren comfort of affecting that I had never set eyes on him before.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I could have thrashed him with a cane if the same had been handy, but was bound to content myself with the somewhat barren comfort of affecting that I had never set eyes on him before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He smiled at first, as if not unpleased to see me, but changed his aspect at the unresponse of mine.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I could have thrashed him with a cane if the same had been handy, but was bound to content myself with the somewhat barren comfort of affecting that I had never set eyes on him before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He smiled at first, as if not unpleased to see me, but changed his aspect at the unresponse of mine.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FAREWELL TO MISS WALKINSHAW It was under the lash of a natural exasperation I went up Mademoiselle's stairs determined on an interview.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I could have thrashed him with a cane if the same had been handy, but was bound to content myself with the somewhat barren comfort of affecting that I had never set eyes on him before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bernard (of all men in the world!) responded to my knock.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading FAREWELL TO MISS WALKINSHAW It was under the lash of a natural exasperation I went up Mademoiselle's stairs determined on an interview.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FAREWELL TO MISS WALKINSHAW It was under the lash of a natural exasperation I went up Mademoiselle's stairs determined on an interview.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Bernard (of all men in the world!) responded to my knock.
lashverbUS /læʃ/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading FAREWELL TO MISS WALKINSHAW It was under the lash of a natural exasperation I went up Mademoiselle's stairs determined on an interview.
Mademoiselle's
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From this reading FAREWELL TO MISS WALKINSHAW It was under the lash of a natural exasperation I went up Mademoiselle's stairs determined on an interview.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He smiled at first, as if not unpleased to see me, but changed his aspect at the unresponse of mine.
the force of workers available
From this reading Bernard (of all men in the world!) responded to my knock.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He smiled at first, as if not unpleased to see me, but changed his aspect at the unresponse of mine.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading FAREWELL TO MISS WALKINSHAW It was under the lash of a natural exasperation I went up Mademoiselle's stairs determined on an interview.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Bernard (of all men in the world!) responded to my knock.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I could have thrashed him with a cane if the same had been handy, but was bound to content myself with the somewhat barren comfort of affecting that I had never set eyes on him before.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading FAREWELL TO MISS WALKINSHAW It was under the lash of a natural exasperation I went up Mademoiselle's stairs determined on an interview.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I could have thrashed him with a cane if the same had been handy, but was bound to content myself with the somewhat barren comfort of affecting that I had never set eyes on him before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He smiled at first, as if not unpleased to see me, but changed his aspect at the unresponse of mine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FAREWELL TO MISS WALKINSHAW It was under the lash of a natural exasperation I went up Mademoiselle's stairs determined on an interview.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FAREWELL TO MISS WALKINSHAW It was under the lash of a natural exasperation I went up Mademoiselle's stairs determined on an interview.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading Bernard (of all men in the world!) responded to my knock.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I desire to see Miss Walkinshaw,” said I.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I could have thrashed him with a cane if the same had been handy, but was bound to content myself with the somewhat barren comfort of affecting that I had never set eyes on him before.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He smiled at first, as if not unpleased to see me, but changed his aspect at the unresponse of mine.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I could have thrashed him with a cane if the same had been handy, but was bound to content myself with the somewhat barren comfort of affecting that I had never set eyes on him before.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He smiled at first, as if not unpleased to see me, but changed his aspect at the unresponse of mine.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading I could have thrashed him with a cane if the same had been handy, but was bound to content myself with the somewhat barren comfort of affecting that I had never set eyes on him before.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading FAREWELL TO MISS WALKINSHAW It was under the lash of a natural exasperation I went up Mademoiselle's stairs determined on an interview.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I could have thrashed him with a cane if the same had been handy, but was bound to content myself with the somewhat barren comfort of affecting that I had never set eyes on him before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FAREWELL TO MISS WALKINSHAW It was under the lash of a natural exasperation I went up Mademoiselle's stairs determined on an interview.
thrashedverbUS /θræʃt/
past form of “thrash” — give a thrashing to; beat hard
From this reading I could have thrashed him with a cane if the same had been handy, but was bound to content myself with the somewhat barren comfort of affecting that I had never set eyes on him before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FAREWELL TO MISS WALKINSHAW It was under the lash of a natural exasperation I went up Mademoiselle's stairs determined on an interview.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading FAREWELL TO MISS WALKINSHAW It was under the lash of a natural exasperation I went up Mademoiselle's stairs determined on an interview.
unpleased
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From this reading He smiled at first, as if not unpleased to see me, but changed his aspect at the unresponse of mine.
unresponse
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From this reading He smiled at first, as if not unpleased to see me, but changed his aspect at the unresponse of mine.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FAREWELL TO MISS WALKINSHAW It was under the lash of a natural exasperation I went up Mademoiselle's stairs determined on an interview.
WALKINSHAW
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From this reading FAREWELL TO MISS WALKINSHAW It was under the lash of a natural exasperation I went up Mademoiselle's stairs determined on an interview.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FAREWELL TO MISS WALKINSHAW It was under the lash of a natural exasperation I went up Mademoiselle's stairs determined on an interview.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading FAREWELL TO MISS WALKINSHAW It was under the lash of a natural exasperation I went up Mademoiselle's stairs determined on an interview.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I could have thrashed him with a cane if the same had been handy, but was bound to content myself with the somewhat barren comfort of affecting that I had never set eyes on him before.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Bernard (of all men in the world!) responded to my knock.
