used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
abashedadjectiveUS /əˈbæʃt/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading But then, perceiving a stranger with her father, she drew back, abashed at her own forwardness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I have been waiting for you half an hour."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But then, perceiving a stranger with her father, she drew back, abashed at her own forwardness.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But then, perceiving a stranger with her father, she drew back, abashed at her own forwardness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But then, perceiving a stranger with her father, she drew back, abashed at her own forwardness.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come here, Sue," said the old man.
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading But then, perceiving a stranger with her father, she drew back, abashed at her own forwardness.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I have been waiting for you half an hour."
forwardnessnoun
offensive boldness and assertiveness
From this reading But then, perceiving a stranger with her father, she drew back, abashed at her own forwardness.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "I have been waiting for you half an hour."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But then, perceiving a stranger with her father, she drew back, abashed at her own forwardness.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Come here, Sue," said the old man.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "I have been waiting for you half an hour."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have been waiting for you half an hour."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
knellverbUS /nel/
ring as in announcing death
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Come here, Sue," said the old man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Come here, Sue," said the old man.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But then, perceiving a stranger with her father, she drew back, abashed at her own forwardness.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading But then, perceiving a stranger with her father, she drew back, abashed at her own forwardness.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Come here; I want to see you."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But then, perceiving a stranger with her father, she drew back, abashed at her own forwardness.
Somers
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From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading But then, perceiving a stranger with her father, she drew back, abashed at her own forwardness.
SueverbUS /suː/
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading "Come here, Sue," said the old man.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But then, perceiving a stranger with her father, she drew back, abashed at her own forwardness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
VIRGINIAnounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "I have been waiting for you half an hour."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Come here; I want to see you."
in or at the place that
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But then, perceiving a stranger with her father, she drew back, abashed at her own forwardness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE VIRGINIA MAIDEN "Where have you been, father?" said the young lady in a very sweet and gentle tone, which, however, sounded like the knell of doom to poor Somers.
