used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What should we do with a lad like you?”
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading However, with all the persuasion at her command, she entreated to be allowed to try; and, finally, was accepted and set to running of errands, upstairs and down.
(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 However, with all the persuasion at her command, she entreated to be allowed to try; and, finally, was accepted and set to running of errands, upstairs and down.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading However, with all the persuasion at her command, she entreated to be allowed to try; and, finally, was accepted and set to running of errands, upstairs and down.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hastily removing the marks of royalty from her clothing, she entered and asked of the cooks: “My masters, will you take me as an assistant?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hastily removing the marks of royalty from her clothing, she entered and asked of the cooks: “My masters, will you take me as an assistant?”
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading But they were in haste and answered her roughly: “Are you blind?
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But they were in haste and answered her roughly: “Are you blind?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hastily removing the marks of royalty from her clothing, she entered and asked of the cooks: “My masters, will you take me as an assistant?”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Hastily removing the marks of royalty from her clothing, she entered and asked of the cooks: “My masters, will you take me as an assistant?”
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Hastily removing the marks of royalty from her clothing, she entered and asked of the cooks: “My masters, will you take me as an assistant?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading However, with all the persuasion at her command, she entreated to be allowed to try; and, finally, was accepted and set to running of errands, upstairs and down.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However, with all the persuasion at her command, she entreated to be allowed to try; and, finally, was accepted and set to running of errands, upstairs and down.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading But they were in haste and answered her roughly: “Are you blind?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they were in haste and answered her roughly: “Are you blind?
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From this reading Can’t you see that we are up to our elbows in work?
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Hastily removing the marks of royalty from her clothing, she entered and asked of the cooks: “My masters, will you take me as an assistant?”
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading However, with all the persuasion at her command, she entreated to be allowed to try; and, finally, was accepted and set to running of errands, upstairs and down.
cooksnounUS /kʊks/
plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading Hastily removing the marks of royalty from her clothing, she entered and asked of the cooks: “My masters, will you take me as an assistant?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What should we do with a lad like you?”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading However, with all the persuasion at her command, she entreated to be allowed to try; and, finally, was accepted and set to running of errands, upstairs and down.
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Can’t you see that we are up to our elbows in work?
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Hastily removing the marks of royalty from her clothing, she entered and asked of the cooks: “My masters, will you take me as an assistant?”
entreated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading However, with all the persuasion at her command, she entreated to be allowed to try; and, finally, was accepted and set to running of errands, upstairs and down.
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading However, with all the persuasion at her command, she entreated to be allowed to try; and, finally, was accepted and set to running of errands, upstairs and down.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading However, with all the persuasion at her command, she entreated to be allowed to try; and, finally, was accepted and set to running of errands, upstairs and down.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hastily removing the marks of royalty from her clothing, she entered and asked of the cooks: “My masters, will you take me as an assistant?”
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading But they were in haste and answered her roughly: “Are you blind?
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Hastily removing the marks of royalty from her clothing, she entered and asked of the cooks: “My masters, will you take me as an assistant?”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hastily removing the marks of royalty from her clothing, she entered and asked of the cooks: “My masters, will you take me as an assistant?”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, with all the persuasion at her command, she entreated to be allowed to try; and, finally, was accepted and set to running of errands, upstairs and down.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But they were in haste and answered her roughly: “Are you blind?
a boy or man
From this reading What should we do with a lad like you?”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading What should we do with a lad like you?”
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading Hastily removing the marks of royalty from her clothing, she entered and asked of the cooks: “My masters, will you take me as an assistant?”
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Hastily removing the marks of royalty from her clothing, she entered and asked of the cooks: “My masters, will you take me as an assistant?”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hastily removing the marks of royalty from her clothing, she entered and asked of the cooks: “My masters, will you take me as an assistant?”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Hastily removing the marks of royalty from her clothing, she entered and asked of the cooks: “My masters, will you take me as an assistant?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hastily removing the marks of royalty from her clothing, she entered and asked of the cooks: “My masters, will you take me as an assistant?”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Can’t you see that we are up to our elbows in work?
persuasionnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒən/
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading However, with all the persuasion at her command, she entreated to be allowed to try; and, finally, was accepted and set to running of errands, upstairs and down.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Hastily removing the marks of royalty from her clothing, she entered and asked of the cooks: “My masters, will you take me as an assistant?”
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading But they were in haste and answered her roughly: “Are you blind?
royaltynounUS /ˈrɔɪəlti/
payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property
From this reading Hastily removing the marks of royalty from her clothing, she entered and asked of the cooks: “My masters, will you take me as an assistant?”
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading However, with all the persuasion at her command, she entreated to be allowed to try; and, finally, was accepted and set to running of errands, upstairs and down.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Can’t you see that we are up to our elbows in work?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading However, with all the persuasion at her command, she entreated to be allowed to try; and, finally, was accepted and set to running of errands, upstairs and down.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hastily removing the marks of royalty from her clothing, she entered and asked of the cooks: “My masters, will you take me as an assistant?”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading What should we do with a lad like you?”
carry out
From this reading Hastily removing the marks of royalty from her clothing, she entered and asked of the cooks: “My masters, will you take me as an assistant?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Can’t you see that we are up to our elbows in work?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hastily removing the marks of royalty from her clothing, she entered and asked of the cooks: “My masters, will you take me as an assistant?”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they were in haste and answered her roughly: “Are you blind?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Can’t you see that we are up to our elbows in work?
make an effort or attempt
From this reading However, with all the persuasion at her command, she entreated to be allowed to try; and, finally, was accepted and set to running of errands, upstairs and down.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Can’t you see that we are up to our elbows in work?
on a floor above
From this reading However, with all the persuasion at her command, she entreated to be allowed to try; and, finally, was accepted and set to running of errands, upstairs and down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, with all the persuasion at her command, she entreated to be allowed to try; and, finally, was accepted and set to running of errands, upstairs and down.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Can’t you see that we are up to our elbows in work?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But they were in haste and answered her roughly: “Are you blind?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What should we do with a lad like you?”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Hastily removing the marks of royalty from her clothing, she entered and asked of the cooks: “My masters, will you take me as an assistant?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading What should we do with a lad like you?”
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Can’t you see that we are up to our elbows in work?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Hastily removing the marks of royalty from her clothing, she entered and asked of the cooks: “My masters, will you take me as an assistant?”
