used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The stare of astonishment with which Grace Fearing met George’s singular method of beginning a conversation rather disconcerted him, although he had half expected it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I do not care a straw for any of those things myself, but as we walked here my cousin was giving me a lecture about conversation in society.”
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading He had asked the question while still under the impression of Totty’s absurd advice, unable any longer to refrain from communicating his feelings to some one.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading He had asked the question while still under the impression of Totty’s absurd advice, unable any longer to refrain from communicating his feelings to some one.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The stare of astonishment with which Grace Fearing met George’s singular method of beginning a conversation rather disconcerted him, although he had half expected it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had asked the question while still under the impression of Totty’s absurd advice, unable any longer to refrain from communicating his feelings to some one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I do not care a straw for any of those things myself, but as we walked here my cousin was giving me a lecture about conversation in society.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He had asked the question while still under the impression of Totty’s absurd advice, unable any longer to refrain from communicating his feelings to some one.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The stare of astonishment with which Grace Fearing met George’s singular method of beginning a conversation rather disconcerted him, although he had half expected it.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The stare of astonishment with which Grace Fearing met George’s singular method of beginning a conversation rather disconcerted him, although he had half expected it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I do not care a straw for any of those things myself, but as we walked here my cousin was giving me a lecture about conversation in society.”
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I do not care a straw for any of those things myself, but as we walked here my cousin was giving me a lecture about conversation in society.”
communicatingnounUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪŋ/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading He had asked the question while still under the impression of Totty’s absurd advice, unable any longer to refrain from communicating his feelings to some one.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The stare of astonishment with which Grace Fearing met George’s singular method of beginning a conversation rather disconcerted him, although he had half expected it.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading I do not care a straw for any of those things myself, but as we walked here my cousin was giving me a lecture about conversation in society.”
disconcertedadjective
having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion
From this reading The stare of astonishment with which Grace Fearing met George’s singular method of beginning a conversation rather disconcerted him, although he had half expected it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not care a straw for any of those things myself, but as we walked here my cousin was giving me a lecture about conversation in society.”
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The stare of astonishment with which Grace Fearing met George’s singular method of beginning a conversation rather disconcerted him, although he had half expected it.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “I will explain.
FearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The stare of astonishment with which Grace Fearing met George’s singular method of beginning a conversation rather disconcerted him, although he had half expected it.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He had asked the question while still under the impression of Totty’s absurd advice, unable any longer to refrain from communicating his feelings to some one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I do not care a straw for any of those things myself, but as we walked here my cousin was giving me a lecture about conversation in society.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had asked the question while still under the impression of Totty’s absurd advice, unable any longer to refrain from communicating his feelings to some one.
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The stare of astonishment with which Grace Fearing met George’s singular method of beginning a conversation rather disconcerted him, although he had half expected it.
the act of giving
From this reading I do not care a straw for any of those things myself, but as we walked here my cousin was giving me a lecture about conversation in society.”
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The stare of astonishment with which Grace Fearing met George’s singular method of beginning a conversation rather disconcerted him, although he had half expected it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The stare of astonishment with which Grace Fearing met George’s singular method of beginning a conversation rather disconcerted him, although he had half expected it.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The stare of astonishment with which Grace Fearing met George’s singular method of beginning a conversation rather disconcerted him, although he had half expected it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The stare of astonishment with which Grace Fearing met George’s singular method of beginning a conversation rather disconcerted him, although he had half expected it.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I do not care a straw for any of those things myself, but as we walked here my cousin was giving me a lecture about conversation in society.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The stare of astonishment with which Grace Fearing met George’s singular method of beginning a conversation rather disconcerted him, although he had half expected it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had asked the question while still under the impression of Totty’s absurd advice, unable any longer to refrain from communicating his feelings to some one.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I will explain.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He had asked the question while still under the impression of Totty’s absurd advice, unable any longer to refrain from communicating his feelings to some one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I do not care a straw for any of those things myself, but as we walked here my cousin was giving me a lecture about conversation in society.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The stare of astonishment with which Grace Fearing met George’s singular method of beginning a conversation rather disconcerted him, although he had half expected it.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading I do not care a straw for any of those things myself, but as we walked here my cousin was giving me a lecture about conversation in society.”
for more time
From this reading He had asked the question while still under the impression of Totty’s absurd advice, unable any longer to refrain from communicating his feelings to some one.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I do not care a straw for any of those things myself, but as we walked here my cousin was giving me a lecture about conversation in society.”
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The stare of astonishment with which Grace Fearing met George’s singular method of beginning a conversation rather disconcerted him, although he had half expected it.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The stare of astonishment with which Grace Fearing met George’s singular method of beginning a conversation rather disconcerted him, although he had half expected it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I do not care a straw for any of those things myself, but as we walked here my cousin was giving me a lecture about conversation in society.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I do not care a straw for any of those things myself, but as we walked here my cousin was giving me a lecture about conversation in society.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not care a straw for any of those things myself, but as we walked here my cousin was giving me a lecture about conversation in society.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The stare of astonishment with which Grace Fearing met George’s singular method of beginning a conversation rather disconcerted him, although he had half expected it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had asked the question while still under the impression of Totty’s absurd advice, unable any longer to refrain from communicating his feelings to some one.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He had asked the question while still under the impression of Totty’s absurd advice, unable any longer to refrain from communicating his feelings to some one.
on the contrary
From this reading The stare of astonishment with which Grace Fearing met George’s singular method of beginning a conversation rather disconcerted him, although he had half expected it.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading He had asked the question while still under the impression of Totty’s absurd advice, unable any longer to refrain from communicating his feelings to some one.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You seem surprised,” he said.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “You seem surprised,” he said.
unusual or striking
From this reading The stare of astonishment with which Grace Fearing met George’s singular method of beginning a conversation rather disconcerted him, although he had half expected it.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading I do not care a straw for any of those things myself, but as we walked here my cousin was giving me a lecture about conversation in society.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had asked the question while still under the impression of Totty’s absurd advice, unable any longer to refrain from communicating his feelings to some one.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The stare of astonishment with which Grace Fearing met George’s singular method of beginning a conversation rather disconcerted him, although he had half expected it.
not in physical motion
From this reading He had asked the question while still under the impression of Totty’s absurd advice, unable any longer to refrain from communicating his feelings to some one.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading I do not care a straw for any of those things myself, but as we walked here my cousin was giving me a lecture about conversation in society.”
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “You seem surprised,” he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The stare of astonishment with which Grace Fearing met George’s singular method of beginning a conversation rather disconcerted him, although he had half expected it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I do not care a straw for any of those things myself, but as we walked here my cousin was giving me a lecture about conversation in society.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I do not care a straw for any of those things myself, but as we walked here my cousin was giving me a lecture about conversation in society.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had asked the question while still under the impression of Totty’s absurd advice, unable any longer to refrain from communicating his feelings to some one.
Totty's
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From this reading He had asked the question while still under the impression of Totty’s absurd advice, unable any longer to refrain from communicating his feelings to some one.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading He had asked the question while still under the impression of Totty’s absurd advice, unable any longer to refrain from communicating his feelings to some one.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He had asked the question while still under the impression of Totty’s absurd advice, unable any longer to refrain from communicating his feelings to some one.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading I do not care a straw for any of those things myself, but as we walked here my cousin was giving me a lecture about conversation in society.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not care a straw for any of those things myself, but as we walked here my cousin was giving me a lecture about conversation in society.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I do not care a straw for any of those things myself, but as we walked here my cousin was giving me a lecture about conversation in society.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The stare of astonishment with which Grace Fearing met George’s singular method of beginning a conversation rather disconcerted him, although he had half expected it.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had asked the question while still under the impression of Totty’s absurd advice, unable any longer to refrain from communicating his feelings to some one.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I will explain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The stare of astonishment with which Grace Fearing met George’s singular method of beginning a conversation rather disconcerted him, although he had half expected it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You seem surprised,” he said.
