used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
(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 And you know, last week, we didn’t think Mrs. Clutterbuck had any talents at all."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It’s a little dis-disconcerting," said Elma at Miss Grace’s.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
BurglarnounUS /ˈbɝː.ɡlɚ/
A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
Clutterbuck
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From this reading And you know, last week, we didn’t think Mrs. Clutterbuck had any talents at all."
Clutterbuck's
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From this reading Now she is pointing out Mrs. Clutterbuck’s.
didn't
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From this reading And you know, last week, we didn’t think Mrs. Clutterbuck had any talents at all."
dis-disconcerting
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From this reading "It’s a little dis-disconcerting," said Elma at Miss Grace’s.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
Elma
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From this reading "It’s a little dis-disconcerting," said Elma at Miss Grace’s.
else
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From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "We were so pleased at first when Miss Meredith pointed out our talents to us.
freezingly
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From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
Grace'snounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
possessive form of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "It’s a little dis-disconcerting," said Elma at Miss Grace’s.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And you know, last week, we didn’t think Mrs. Clutterbuck had any talents at all."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now she is pointing out Mrs. Clutterbuck’s.
It's
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From this reading "It’s a little dis-disconcerting," said Elma at Miss Grace’s.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And you know, last week, we didn’t think Mrs. Clutterbuck had any talents at all."
immediately past
From this reading And you know, last week, we didn’t think Mrs. Clutterbuck had any talents at all."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "It’s a little dis-disconcerting," said Elma at Miss Grace’s.
MeredithnounUS /ˈmerɪdɪθ/
United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
a particular point in time
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Now she is pointing out Mrs. Clutterbuck’s.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now she is pointing out Mrs. Clutterbuck’s.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "We were so pleased at first when Miss Meredith pointed out our talents to us.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "We were so pleased at first when Miss Meredith pointed out our talents to us.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "We were so pleased at first when Miss Meredith pointed out our talents to us.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
having a point
From this reading "We were so pleased at first when Miss Meredith pointed out our talents to us.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading Now she is pointing out Mrs. Clutterbuck’s.
Professor'snounUS /prəˈfesərz/
possessive form of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It’s a little dis-disconcerting," said Elma at Miss Grace’s.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now she is pointing out Mrs. Clutterbuck’s.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "We were so pleased at first when Miss Meredith pointed out our talents to us.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading "We were so pleased at first when Miss Meredith pointed out our talents to us.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading And you know, last week, we didn’t think Mrs. Clutterbuck had any talents at all."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
uninterestedadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪd/
not having or showing interest
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We were so pleased at first when Miss Meredith pointed out our talents to us.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We were so pleased at first when Miss Meredith pointed out our talents to us.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading And you know, last week, we didn’t think Mrs. Clutterbuck had any talents at all."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We were so pleased at first when Miss Meredith pointed out our talents to us.
at the time that
From this reading "We were so pleased at first when Miss Meredith pointed out our talents to us.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The Burglar That Miss Meredith should turn in a moment from being freezingly uninterested in the Professor’s wife, to being more friendly than any one else, seemed from one point of view very noble and distinguished, from another puzzling and peculiar.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And you know, last week, we didn’t think Mrs. Clutterbuck had any talents at all."
