used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RECORDS A STRANGE STATEMENT.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked the girl.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Will you permit me to come inside a moment?"
criticallyadverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəli/
in a critical manner
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
a young female
From this reading I asked the girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I asked the girl.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I want you to tell me one or two things, if you will."
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading "Will you permit me to come inside a moment?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Will you permit me to come inside a moment?"
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Will you permit me to come inside a moment?"
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I want you to tell me one or two things, if you will."
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I want you to tell me one or two things, if you will."
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading "Will you permit me to come inside a moment?"
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
RECORDSnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading RECORDS A STRANGE STATEMENT.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading RECORDS A STRANGE STATEMENT.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading RECORDS A STRANGE STATEMENT.
express a supposition
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
express in words
From this reading "I want you to tell me one or two things, if you will."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I asked the girl.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I want you to tell me one or two things, if you will."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Will you permit me to come inside a moment?"
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I want you to tell me one or two things, if you will."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want you to tell me one or two things, if you will."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
wherein
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From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading At first she hesitated, but having surveyed me critically and finding, I suppose, that I was not a tramp she opened the door wider and admitted me to the room wherein her mistress had entertained me on the previous night.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will you permit me to come inside a moment?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Will you permit me to come inside a moment?"
