used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She found Lady Jane armed to the teeth: to be plain, she was dressed for motoring, and presented a formidable appearance, besides being evidently in a hurry.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading “I’ve come to ask if you will let me off my engagement, and allow me to go home,” she said quietly.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She was quite sure that her request to be allowed to leave at once would be granted with enthusiasm, but it was necessary to play her little part with circumspection and dignity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ellen knocked at the door of Lady Jane’s morning room and composed her face for the coming interview.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading She found Lady Jane armed to the teeth: to be plain, she was dressed for motoring, and presented a formidable appearance, besides being evidently in a hurry.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading She found Lady Jane armed to the teeth: to be plain, she was dressed for motoring, and presented a formidable appearance, besides being evidently in a hurry.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “I’ve come to ask if you will let me off my engagement, and allow me to go home,” she said quietly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ellen knocked at the door of Lady Jane’s morning room and composed her face for the coming interview.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was quite sure that her request to be allowed to leave at once would be granted with enthusiasm, but it was necessary to play her little part with circumspection and dignity.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She found Lady Jane armed to the teeth: to be plain, she was dressed for motoring, and presented a formidable appearance, besides being evidently in a hurry.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading She found Lady Jane armed to the teeth: to be plain, she was dressed for motoring, and presented a formidable appearance, besides being evidently in a hurry.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was quite sure that her request to be allowed to leave at once would be granted with enthusiasm, but it was necessary to play her little part with circumspection and dignity.
circumspectionnounUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈspekʃən/
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
From this reading She was quite sure that her request to be allowed to leave at once would be granted with enthusiasm, but it was necessary to play her little part with circumspection and dignity.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I’ve come to ask if you will let me off my engagement, and allow me to go home,” she said quietly.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Ellen knocked at the door of Lady Jane’s morning room and composed her face for the coming interview.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Ellen knocked at the door of Lady Jane’s morning room and composed her face for the coming interview.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading But Miss Scott was not intimidated; on the contrary, she judged that the interview would be the sooner over.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading She was quite sure that her request to be allowed to leave at once would be granted with enthusiasm, but it was necessary to play her little part with circumspection and dignity.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Ellen knocked at the door of Lady Jane’s morning room and composed her face for the coming interview.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She found Lady Jane armed to the teeth: to be plain, she was dressed for motoring, and presented a formidable appearance, besides being evidently in a hurry.
Ellen
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From this reading Ellen knocked at the door of Lady Jane’s morning room and composed her face for the coming interview.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading “I’ve come to ask if you will let me off my engagement, and allow me to go home,” she said quietly.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading She was quite sure that her request to be allowed to leave at once would be granted with enthusiasm, but it was necessary to play her little part with circumspection and dignity.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She found Lady Jane armed to the teeth: to be plain, she was dressed for motoring, and presented a formidable appearance, besides being evidently in a hurry.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Ellen knocked at the door of Lady Jane’s morning room and composed her face for the coming interview.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ellen knocked at the door of Lady Jane’s morning room and composed her face for the coming interview.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading She found Lady Jane armed to the teeth: to be plain, she was dressed for motoring, and presented a formidable appearance, besides being evidently in a hurry.
set up or found
From this reading She found Lady Jane armed to the teeth: to be plain, she was dressed for motoring, and presented a formidable appearance, besides being evidently in a hurry.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I’ve come to ask if you will let me off my engagement, and allow me to go home,” she said quietly.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She was quite sure that her request to be allowed to leave at once would be granted with enthusiasm, but it was necessary to play her little part with circumspection and dignity.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ellen knocked at the door of Lady Jane’s morning room and composed her face for the coming interview.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “I’ve come to ask if you will let me off my engagement, and allow me to go home,” she said quietly.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading She found Lady Jane armed to the teeth: to be plain, she was dressed for motoring, and presented a formidable appearance, besides being evidently in a hurry.
I've
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From this reading “I’ve come to ask if you will let me off my engagement, and allow me to go home,” she said quietly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I’ve come to ask if you will let me off my engagement, and allow me to go home,” she said quietly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She found Lady Jane armed to the teeth: to be plain, she was dressed for motoring, and presented a formidable appearance, besides being evidently in a hurry.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Ellen knocked at the door of Lady Jane’s morning room and composed her face for the coming interview.
intimidatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪd/
made timid or fearful as by threats
From this reading But Miss Scott was not intimidated; on the contrary, she judged that the interview would be the sooner over.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was quite sure that her request to be allowed to leave at once would be granted with enthusiasm, but it was necessary to play her little part with circumspection and dignity.
Jane
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From this reading She found Lady Jane armed to the teeth: to be plain, she was dressed for motoring, and presented a formidable appearance, besides being evidently in a hurry.
Jane's
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From this reading Ellen knocked at the door of Lady Jane’s morning room and composed her face for the coming interview.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading But Miss Scott was not intimidated; on the contrary, she judged that the interview would be the sooner over.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Ellen knocked at the door of Lady Jane’s morning room and composed her face for the coming interview.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Ellen knocked at the door of Lady Jane’s morning room and composed her face for the coming interview.
go away from a place
From this reading She was quite sure that her request to be allowed to leave at once would be granted with enthusiasm, but it was necessary to play her little part with circumspection and dignity.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “I’ve come to ask if you will let me off my engagement, and allow me to go home,” she said quietly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was quite sure that her request to be allowed to leave at once would be granted with enthusiasm, but it was necessary to play her little part with circumspection and dignity.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I’ve come to ask if you will let me off my engagement, and allow me to go home,” she said quietly.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading But Miss Scott was not intimidated; on the contrary, she judged that the interview would be the sooner over.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Ellen knocked at the door of Lady Jane’s morning room and composed her face for the coming interview.
motoringnounUS /ˈmoʊtərɪŋ/
the act of driving an automobile
From this reading She found Lady Jane armed to the teeth: to be plain, she was dressed for motoring, and presented a formidable appearance, besides being evidently in a hurry.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I’ve come to ask if you will let me off my engagement, and allow me to go home,” she said quietly.
absolutely essential
From this reading She was quite sure that her request to be allowed to leave at once would be granted with enthusiasm, but it was necessary to play her little part with circumspection and dignity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Miss Scott was not intimidated; on the contrary, she judged that the interview would be the sooner over.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ellen knocked at the door of Lady Jane’s morning room and composed her face for the coming interview.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “I’ve come to ask if you will let me off my engagement, and allow me to go home,” she said quietly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But Miss Scott was not intimidated; on the contrary, she judged that the interview would be the sooner over.
on one occasion
From this reading She was quite sure that her request to be allowed to leave at once would be granted with enthusiasm, but it was necessary to play her little part with circumspection and dignity.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But Miss Scott was not intimidated; on the contrary, she judged that the interview would be the sooner over.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She was quite sure that her request to be allowed to leave at once would be granted with enthusiasm, but it was necessary to play her little part with circumspection and dignity.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading She found Lady Jane armed to the teeth: to be plain, she was dressed for motoring, and presented a formidable appearance, besides being evidently in a hurry.
participate in games or sport
From this reading She was quite sure that her request to be allowed to leave at once would be granted with enthusiasm, but it was necessary to play her little part with circumspection and dignity.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She found Lady Jane armed to the teeth: to be plain, she was dressed for motoring, and presented a formidable appearance, besides being evidently in a hurry.
with low volume
From this reading “I’ve come to ask if you will let me off my engagement, and allow me to go home,” she said quietly.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She was quite sure that her request to be allowed to leave at once would be granted with enthusiasm, but it was necessary to play her little part with circumspection and dignity.
express the need or desire for
From this reading She was quite sure that her request to be allowed to leave at once would be granted with enthusiasm, but it was necessary to play her little part with circumspection and dignity.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Ellen knocked at the door of Lady Jane’s morning room and composed her face for the coming interview.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’ve come to ask if you will let me off my engagement, and allow me to go home,” she said quietly.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading But Miss Scott was not intimidated; on the contrary, she judged that the interview would be the sooner over.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was quite sure that her request to be allowed to leave at once would be granted with enthusiasm, but it was necessary to play her little part with circumspection and dignity.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading But Miss Scott was not intimidated; on the contrary, she judged that the interview would be the sooner over.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She was quite sure that her request to be allowed to leave at once would be granted with enthusiasm, but it was necessary to play her little part with circumspection and dignity.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading She found Lady Jane armed to the teeth: to be plain, she was dressed for motoring, and presented a formidable appearance, besides being evidently in a hurry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was quite sure that her request to be allowed to leave at once would be granted with enthusiasm, but it was necessary to play her little part with circumspection and dignity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ellen knocked at the door of Lady Jane’s morning room and composed her face for the coming interview.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was quite sure that her request to be allowed to leave at once would be granted with enthusiasm, but it was necessary to play her little part with circumspection and dignity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was quite sure that her request to be allowed to leave at once would be granted with enthusiasm, but it was necessary to play her little part with circumspection and dignity.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I’ve come to ask if you will let me off my engagement, and allow me to go home,” she said quietly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was quite sure that her request to be allowed to leave at once would be granted with enthusiasm, but it was necessary to play her little part with circumspection and dignity.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was quite sure that her request to be allowed to leave at once would be granted with enthusiasm, but it was necessary to play her little part with circumspection and dignity.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’ve come to ask if you will let me off my engagement, and allow me to go home,” she said quietly.
