used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If ye want the ribbon, miss, I'll not say no to a shilling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FURTHER DISCOVERIES The silence which followed Diana's announcement regarding the ribbon and stiletto--for Lucian kept silence out of sheer astonishment--was broken by the hoarse voice of Mrs. Kebby:
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading FURTHER DISCOVERIES The silence which followed Diana's announcement regarding the ribbon and stiletto--for Lucian kept silence out of sheer astonishment--was broken by the hoarse voice of Mrs. Kebby:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With what your good gentleman promised, that will be three as I'm ready to take," and Mrs. Kebby held out a dirty claw for the silver.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading FURTHER DISCOVERIES The silence which followed Diana's announcement regarding the ribbon and stiletto--for Lucian kept silence out of sheer astonishment--was broken by the hoarse voice of Mrs. Kebby:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With what your good gentleman promised, that will be three as I'm ready to take," and Mrs. Kebby held out a dirty claw for the silver.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading FURTHER DISCOVERIES The silence which followed Diana's announcement regarding the ribbon and stiletto--for Lucian kept silence out of sheer astonishment--was broken by the hoarse voice of Mrs. Kebby:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FURTHER DISCOVERIES The silence which followed Diana's announcement regarding the ribbon and stiletto--for Lucian kept silence out of sheer astonishment--was broken by the hoarse voice of Mrs. Kebby:
clawnounUS /klɔː/
sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading With what your good gentleman promised, that will be three as I'm ready to take," and Mrs. Kebby held out a dirty claw for the silver.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "You'll sell it, will you!" cried out Diana indignantly, pouncing down on the harridan.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "How dare you keep what isn't yours?
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading "You'll sell it, will you!" cried out Diana indignantly, pouncing down on the harridan.
Diana'snounUS /daɪˈænəz/
possessive form of “diana” — English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading FURTHER DISCOVERIES The silence which followed Diana's announcement regarding the ribbon and stiletto--for Lucian kept silence out of sheer astonishment--was broken by the hoarse voice of Mrs. Kebby:
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading With what your good gentleman promised, that will be three as I'm ready to take," and Mrs. Kebby held out a dirty claw for the silver.
DISCOVERIESnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading FURTHER DISCOVERIES The silence which followed Diana's announcement regarding the ribbon and stiletto--for Lucian kept silence out of sheer astonishment--was broken by the hoarse voice of Mrs. Kebby:
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "You'll sell it, will you!" cried out Diana indignantly, pouncing down on the harridan.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading FURTHER DISCOVERIES The silence which followed Diana's announcement regarding the ribbon and stiletto--for Lucian kept silence out of sheer astonishment--was broken by the hoarse voice of Mrs. Kebby:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FURTHER DISCOVERIES The silence which followed Diana's announcement regarding the ribbon and stiletto--for Lucian kept silence out of sheer astonishment--was broken by the hoarse voice of Mrs. Kebby:
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading FURTHER DISCOVERIES The silence which followed Diana's announcement regarding the ribbon and stiletto--for Lucian kept silence out of sheer astonishment--was broken by the hoarse voice of Mrs. Kebby:
a man of refinement
From this reading With what your good gentleman promised, that will be three as I'm ready to take," and Mrs. Kebby held out a dirty claw for the silver.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading With what your good gentleman promised, that will be three as I'm ready to take," and Mrs. Kebby held out a dirty claw for the silver.
harridannoun
a scolding (even vicious) old woman
From this reading "You'll sell it, will you!" cried out Diana indignantly, pouncing down on the harridan.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading With what your good gentleman promised, that will be three as I'm ready to take," and Mrs. Kebby held out a dirty claw for the silver.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading FURTHER DISCOVERIES The silence which followed Diana's announcement regarding the ribbon and stiletto--for Lucian kept silence out of sheer astonishment--was broken by the hoarse voice of Mrs. Kebby:
How
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From this reading "How dare you keep what isn't yours?
I'll
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From this reading "If ye want the ribbon, miss, I'll not say no to a shilling.
I'm
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From this reading With what your good gentleman promised, that will be three as I'm ready to take," and Mrs. Kebby held out a dirty claw for the silver.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If ye want the ribbon, miss, I'll not say no to a shilling.
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading "You'll sell it, will you!" cried out Diana indignantly, pouncing down on the harridan.
isn't
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From this reading "How dare you keep what isn't yours?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You'll sell it, will you!" cried out Diana indignantly, pouncing down on the harridan.
Kebby
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From this reading FURTHER DISCOVERIES The silence which followed Diana's announcement regarding the ribbon and stiletto--for Lucian kept silence out of sheer astonishment--was broken by the hoarse voice of Mrs. Kebby:
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "How dare you keep what isn't yours?
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading FURTHER DISCOVERIES The silence which followed Diana's announcement regarding the ribbon and stiletto--for Lucian kept silence out of sheer astonishment--was broken by the hoarse voice of Mrs. Kebby:
Lucian
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From this reading FURTHER DISCOVERIES The silence which followed Diana's announcement regarding the ribbon and stiletto--for Lucian kept silence out of sheer astonishment--was broken by the hoarse voice of Mrs. Kebby:
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "If ye want the ribbon, miss, I'll not say no to a shilling.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading FURTHER DISCOVERIES The silence which followed Diana's announcement regarding the ribbon and stiletto--for Lucian kept silence out of sheer astonishment--was broken by the hoarse voice of Mrs. Kebby:
not any; not one
From this reading "If ye want the ribbon, miss, I'll not say no to a shilling.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "If ye want the ribbon, miss, I'll not say no to a shilling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FURTHER DISCOVERIES The silence which followed Diana's announcement regarding the ribbon and stiletto--for Lucian kept silence out of sheer astonishment--was broken by the hoarse voice of Mrs. Kebby:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You'll sell it, will you!" cried out Diana indignantly, pouncing down on the harridan.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading FURTHER DISCOVERIES The silence which followed Diana's announcement regarding the ribbon and stiletto--for Lucian kept silence out of sheer astonishment--was broken by the hoarse voice of Mrs. Kebby:
pouncingverbUS /ˈpaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “pounce” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading "You'll sell it, will you!" cried out Diana indignantly, pouncing down on the harridan.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading With what your good gentleman promised, that will be three as I'm ready to take," and Mrs. Kebby held out a dirty claw for the silver.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading With what your good gentleman promised, that will be three as I'm ready to take," and Mrs. Kebby held out a dirty claw for the silver.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading FURTHER DISCOVERIES The silence which followed Diana's announcement regarding the ribbon and stiletto--for Lucian kept silence out of sheer astonishment--was broken by the hoarse voice of Mrs. Kebby:
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading FURTHER DISCOVERIES The silence which followed Diana's announcement regarding the ribbon and stiletto--for Lucian kept silence out of sheer astonishment--was broken by the hoarse voice of Mrs. Kebby:
express in words
From this reading "If ye want the ribbon, miss, I'll not say no to a shilling.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading "You'll sell it, will you!" cried out Diana indignantly, pouncing down on the harridan.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading FURTHER DISCOVERIES The silence which followed Diana's announcement regarding the ribbon and stiletto--for Lucian kept silence out of sheer astonishment--was broken by the hoarse voice of Mrs. Kebby:
shillingnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "If ye want the ribbon, miss, I'll not say no to a shilling.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading FURTHER DISCOVERIES The silence which followed Diana's announcement regarding the ribbon and stiletto--for Lucian kept silence out of sheer astonishment--was broken by the hoarse voice of Mrs. Kebby:
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading With what your good gentleman promised, that will be three as I'm ready to take," and Mrs. Kebby held out a dirty claw for the silver.
stilettonounUS /stəˈletoʊ/
a small dagger with a tapered blade
From this reading FURTHER DISCOVERIES The silence which followed Diana's announcement regarding the ribbon and stiletto--for Lucian kept silence out of sheer astonishment--was broken by the hoarse voice of Mrs. Kebby:
carry out
From this reading With what your good gentleman promised, that will be three as I'm ready to take," and Mrs. Kebby held out a dirty claw for the silver.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With what your good gentleman promised, that will be three as I'm ready to take," and Mrs. Kebby held out a dirty claw for the silver.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FURTHER DISCOVERIES The silence which followed Diana's announcement regarding the ribbon and stiletto--for Lucian kept silence out of sheer astonishment--was broken by the hoarse voice of Mrs. Kebby:
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading With what your good gentleman promised, that will be three as I'm ready to take," and Mrs. Kebby held out a dirty claw for the silver.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If ye want the ribbon, miss, I'll not say no to a shilling.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading FURTHER DISCOVERIES The silence which followed Diana's announcement regarding the ribbon and stiletto--for Lucian kept silence out of sheer astonishment--was broken by the hoarse voice of Mrs. Kebby:
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "If ye want the ribbon, miss, I'll not say no to a shilling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FURTHER DISCOVERIES The silence which followed Diana's announcement regarding the ribbon and stiletto--for Lucian kept silence out of sheer astonishment--was broken by the hoarse voice of Mrs. Kebby:
used to ask for information about something
From this reading With what your good gentleman promised, that will be three as I'm ready to take," and Mrs. Kebby held out a dirty claw for the silver.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FURTHER DISCOVERIES The silence which followed Diana's announcement regarding the ribbon and stiletto--for Lucian kept silence out of sheer astonishment--was broken by the hoarse voice of Mrs. Kebby:
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading With what your good gentleman promised, that will be three as I'm ready to take," and Mrs. Kebby held out a dirty claw for the silver.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With what your good gentleman promised, that will be three as I'm ready to take," and Mrs. Kebby held out a dirty claw for the silver.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "If ye want the ribbon, miss, I'll not say no to a shilling.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You'll sell it, will you!" cried out Diana indignantly, pouncing down on the harridan.
You'll
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From this reading "You'll sell it, will you!" cried out Diana indignantly, pouncing down on the harridan.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading With what your good gentleman promised, that will be three as I'm ready to take," and Mrs. Kebby held out a dirty claw for the silver.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "How dare you keep what isn't yours?
