used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Kitty sat up with a marked accession of interest in her expression and attitude.
accessionnounUS /əkˈseʃən/
a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)
From this reading Kitty sat up with a marked accession of interest in her expression and attitude.
(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 "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "Bobby," said Kitty Hampton one evening as they sat alone together in her drawing-room, "things are slow, deadly slow.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading Why do not you do something to amuse your little cousin?"
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading "My little cousin has far more amusement than is good for her as it is," returned Hayden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
eagerly desirous
From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Bobby," said Kitty Hampton one evening as they sat alone together in her drawing-room, "things are slow, deadly slow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Bobby," said Kitty Hampton one evening as they sat alone together in her drawing-room, "things are slow, deadly slow.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Kitty sat up with a marked accession of interest in her expression and attitude.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading "Bobby," said Kitty Hampton one evening as they sat alone together in her drawing-room, "things are slow, deadly slow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Why do not you do something to amuse your little cousin?"
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading "Bobby," said Kitty Hampton one evening as they sat alone together in her drawing-room, "things are slow, deadly slow.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Why do not you do something to amuse your little cousin?"
don't
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From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
drawing-room
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From this reading "Bobby," said Kitty Hampton one evening as they sat alone together in her drawing-room, "things are slow, deadly slow.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Bobby," said Kitty Hampton one evening as they sat alone together in her drawing-room, "things are slow, deadly slow.
evinceverbUS /ɪˈvɪns/
give expression to
From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Kitty sat up with a marked accession of interest in her expression and attitude.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "My little cousin has far more amusement than is good for her as it is," returned Hayden.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "My little cousin has far more amusement than is good for her as it is," returned Hayden.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "My little cousin has far more amusement than is good for her as it is," returned Hayden.
Habersham
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From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading "Bobby," said Kitty Hampton one evening as they sat alone together in her drawing-room, "things are slow, deadly slow.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My little cousin has far more amusement than is good for her as it is," returned Hayden.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
Hayden
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From this reading "My little cousin has far more amusement than is good for her as it is," returned Hayden.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Bobby," said Kitty Hampton one evening as they sat alone together in her drawing-room, "things are slow, deadly slow.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Bobby," said Kitty Hampton one evening as they sat alone together in her drawing-room, "things are slow, deadly slow.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Kitty sat up with a marked accession of interest in her expression and attitude.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My little cousin has far more amusement than is good for her as it is," returned Hayden.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "My little cousin has far more amusement than is good for her as it is," returned Hayden.
and nothing more
From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading "Bobby," said Kitty Hampton one evening as they sat alone together in her drawing-room, "things are slow, deadly slow.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Why do not you do something to amuse your little cousin?"
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Kitty sat up with a marked accession of interest in her expression and attitude.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
mentioningverbUS /ˈmenʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "My little cousin has far more amusement than is good for her as it is," returned Hayden.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My little cousin has far more amusement than is good for her as it is," returned Hayden.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why do not you do something to amuse your little cousin?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Bobby," said Kitty Hampton one evening as they sat alone together in her drawing-room, "things are slow, deadly slow.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
others
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From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "My little cousin has far more amusement than is good for her as it is," returned Hayden.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Bobby," said Kitty Hampton one evening as they sat alone together in her drawing-room, "things are slow, deadly slow.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "Bobby," said Kitty Hampton one evening as they sat alone together in her drawing-room, "things are slow, deadly slow.
express in words
From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading "Bobby," said Kitty Hampton one evening as they sat alone together in her drawing-room, "things are slow, deadly slow.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Why do not you do something to amuse your little cousin?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "My little cousin has far more amusement than is good for her as it is," returned Hayden.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Bobby," said Kitty Hampton one evening as they sat alone together in her drawing-room, "things are slow, deadly slow.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Bobby," said Kitty Hampton one evening as they sat alone together in her drawing-room, "things are slow, deadly slow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Why do not you do something to amuse your little cousin?"
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Bobby," said Kitty Hampton one evening as they sat alone together in her drawing-room, "things are slow, deadly slow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Kitty sat up with a marked accession of interest in her expression and attitude.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why do not you do something to amuse your little cousin?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kitty sat up with a marked accession of interest in her expression and attitude.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Why do not you do something to amuse your little cousin?"
you're
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From this reading "But while you're mentioning this, let me say that I am anxious to evince some appreciation of all the hospitality you and Mrs. Habersham and one or two others have shown me; but I don't know just what to do."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Why do not you do something to amuse your little cousin?"
