used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading "I have taken the liberty of ordering two carriages," said he, addressing the Doctor; "and as Miss Fairchild is to accompany us"--he bowed to Charlotte--"let me beg that you hurry.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "I have taken the liberty of ordering two carriages," said he, addressing the Doctor; "and as Miss Fairchild is to accompany us"--he bowed to Charlotte--"let me beg that you hurry.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am to go?" she returned, wide-eyed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
animatingadjectiveUS /ˌænəˈmeɪtɪŋɡ/
giving spirit and vivacity
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "I have taken the liberty of ordering two carriages," said he, addressing the Doctor; "and as Miss Fairchild is to accompany us"--he bowed to Charlotte--"let me beg that you hurry.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading "I have taken the liberty of ordering two carriages," said he, addressing the Doctor; "and as Miss Fairchild is to accompany us"--he bowed to Charlotte--"let me beg that you hurry.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading "I have taken the liberty of ordering two carriages," said he, addressing the Doctor; "and as Miss Fairchild is to accompany us"--he bowed to Charlotte--"let me beg that you hurry.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading "I have taken the liberty of ordering two carriages," said he, addressing the Doctor; "and as Miss Fairchild is to accompany us"--he bowed to Charlotte--"let me beg that you hurry.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
ConverseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "I have taken the liberty of ordering two carriages," said he, addressing the Doctor; "and as Miss Fairchild is to accompany us"--he bowed to Charlotte--"let me beg that you hurry.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
Fairchild
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From this reading "I have taken the liberty of ordering two carriages," said he, addressing the Doctor; "and as Miss Fairchild is to accompany us"--he bowed to Charlotte--"let me beg that you hurry.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
galvanicadjectiveUS /ɡælˈvænɪk/
pertaining to or producing electric current by chemical action
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I am to go?" she returned, wide-eyed.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have taken the liberty of ordering two carriages," said he, addressing the Doctor; "and as Miss Fairchild is to accompany us"--he bowed to Charlotte--"let me beg that you hurry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading "I have taken the liberty of ordering two carriages," said he, addressing the Doctor; "and as Miss Fairchild is to accompany us"--he bowed to Charlotte--"let me beg that you hurry.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have taken the liberty of ordering two carriages," said he, addressing the Doctor; "and as Miss Fairchild is to accompany us"--he bowed to Charlotte--"let me beg that you hurry.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "I have taken the liberty of ordering two carriages," said he, addressing the Doctor; "and as Miss Fairchild is to accompany us"--he bowed to Charlotte--"let me beg that you hurry.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading "I have taken the liberty of ordering two carriages," said he, addressing the Doctor; "and as Miss Fairchild is to accompany us"--he bowed to Charlotte--"let me beg that you hurry.
listenersnounUS /ˈlɪsənərz/
plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I have taken the liberty of ordering two carriages," said he, addressing the Doctor; "and as Miss Fairchild is to accompany us"--he bowed to Charlotte--"let me beg that you hurry.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I have taken the liberty of ordering two carriages," said he, addressing the Doctor; "and as Miss Fairchild is to accompany us"--he bowed to Charlotte--"let me beg that you hurry.
a particular point in time
From this reading Time is of some moment now."
used to form the superlative
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
Nettleton
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From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Time is of some moment now."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading "I have taken the liberty of ordering two carriages," said he, addressing the Doctor; "and as Miss Fairchild is to accompany us"--he bowed to Charlotte--"let me beg that you hurry.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
PAQUITA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I am to go?" she returned, wide-eyed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have taken the liberty of ordering two carriages," said he, addressing the Doctor; "and as Miss Fairchild is to accompany us"--he bowed to Charlotte--"let me beg that you hurry.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am to go?" she returned, wide-eyed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
Slade
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Time is of some moment now."
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "I have taken the liberty of ordering two carriages," said he, addressing the Doctor; "and as Miss Fairchild is to accompany us"--he bowed to Charlotte--"let me beg that you hurry.
tensenounUS /tens/
a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Doubtless, Converse realized the conflicting feelings animating the three individuals most concerned; he arose immediately, and began speaking with an assumption of brisk determination designed to hold their attention to the programme as he intended it should be carried out.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time is of some moment now."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I have taken the liberty of ordering two carriages," said he, addressing the Doctor; "and as Miss Fairchild is to accompany us"--he bowed to Charlotte--"let me beg that you hurry.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I have taken the liberty of ordering two carriages," said he, addressing the Doctor; "and as Miss Fairchild is to accompany us"--he bowed to Charlotte--"let me beg that you hurry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
at the time that
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
wide-eyedadjective
exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity
From this reading "I am to go?" she returned, wide-eyed.
William
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From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "THAT IS PAQUITA" When Mr. Nettleton came to the end of the extraordinary composition from the hand of William Slade, his listeners were sitting in a tense stillness that was fairly galvanic with many mingled emotions.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have taken the liberty of ordering two carriages," said he, addressing the Doctor; "and as Miss Fairchild is to accompany us"--he bowed to Charlotte--"let me beg that you hurry.
