used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sergeant's wife hesitated, casting a glance towards her husband.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "We want you to go and look after the ladies," said the colonel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We want you to go and look after the ladies," said the colonel.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Now, Mrs Rumbelow, you are to go in this boat," he exclaimed.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Now, Mrs Rumbelow, you are to go in this boat," he exclaimed.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading The sergeant's wife hesitated, casting a glance towards her husband.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "We want you to go and look after the ladies," said the colonel.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Now, Mrs Rumbelow, you are to go in this boat," he exclaimed.
first-lieutenant
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From this reading "He will follow you presently," said the first-lieutenant, hoping to pacify her.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "He will follow you presently," said the first-lieutenant, hoping to pacify her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Poor Mrs Twopenny shrieked out for her husband.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The sergeant's wife hesitated, casting a glance towards her husband.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Now, Mrs Rumbelow, you are to go in this boat," he exclaimed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He will follow you presently," said the first-lieutenant, hoping to pacify her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Poor Mrs Twopenny shrieked out for her husband.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading The sergeant's wife hesitated, casting a glance towards her husband.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading "He will follow you presently," said the first-lieutenant, hoping to pacify her.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Poor Mrs Twopenny shrieked out for her husband.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Now, Mrs Rumbelow, you are to go in this boat," he exclaimed.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "We want you to go and look after the ladies," said the colonel.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "We want you to go and look after the ladies," said the colonel.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Poor Mrs Twopenny shrieked out for her husband.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, Mrs Rumbelow, you are to go in this boat," he exclaimed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Poor Mrs Twopenny shrieked out for her husband.
pacifyverbUS /ˈpæsəfaɪ/
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading "He will follow you presently," said the first-lieutenant, hoping to pacify her.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Mrs Twopenny shrieked out for her husband.
in the near future
From this reading "He will follow you presently," said the first-lieutenant, hoping to pacify her.
Rumbelow
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From this reading "Now, Mrs Rumbelow, you are to go in this boat," he exclaimed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He will follow you presently," said the first-lieutenant, hoping to pacify her.
sergeant's
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From this reading The sergeant's wife hesitated, casting a glance towards her husband.
shriekedadjectiveUS /ʃriːkt/
uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror
From this reading Poor Mrs Twopenny shrieked out for her husband.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "He will follow you presently," said the first-lieutenant, hoping to pacify her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Now, Mrs Rumbelow, you are to go in this boat," he exclaimed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He will follow you presently," said the first-lieutenant, hoping to pacify her.
in the direction of
From this reading The sergeant's wife hesitated, casting a glance towards her husband.
Twopennyadjective
of trifling worth
From this reading Poor Mrs Twopenny shrieked out for her husband.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "We want you to go and look after the ladies," said the colonel.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We want you to go and look after the ladies," said the colonel.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The sergeant's wife hesitated, casting a glance towards her husband.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "He will follow you presently," said the first-lieutenant, hoping to pacify her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "He will follow you presently," said the first-lieutenant, hoping to pacify her.
