used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROSES AND THORNS Mary's sister was as winsome and fair as she, but to Burke's keen eyes she was a weaker girl.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I always think of them as swinging clubs and taking a handful of peanuts off a stand, as they walk past a corner cart.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When she was introduced to Bobbie he could feel instinctively an under-current of condescension, ever so slight, yet perceptible to the sensitive young fellow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROSES AND THORNS Mary's sister was as winsome and fair as she, but to Burke's keen eyes she was a weaker girl.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You're the first policeman I've ever met," began Lorna, with a smile, "and I really don't half believe you are one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ROSES AND THORNS Mary's sister was as winsome and fair as she, but to Burke's keen eyes she was a weaker girl.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading There was a suggestion of too much attention to dress, a self-consciousness tinged with self-appreciation.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "You're the first policeman I've ever met," began Lorna, with a smile, "and I really don't half believe you are one.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "You're the first policeman I've ever met," began Lorna, with a smile, "and I really don't half believe you are one.
Bobbie
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From this reading When she was introduced to Bobbie he could feel instinctively an under-current of condescension, ever so slight, yet perceptible to the sensitive young fellow.
Burke'snounUS /bɜːrks/
possessive form of “burke” — British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading ROSES AND THORNS Mary's sister was as winsome and fair as she, but to Burke's keen eyes she was a weaker girl.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ROSES AND THORNS Mary's sister was as winsome and fair as she, but to Burke's keen eyes she was a weaker girl.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading I always think of them as swinging clubs and taking a handful of peanuts off a stand, as they walk past a corner cart.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading I always think of them as swinging clubs and taking a handful of peanuts off a stand, as they walk past a corner cart.
condescensionnounUS /ˌkɑːndəˈsenʃən/
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
From this reading When she was introduced to Bobbie he could feel instinctively an under-current of condescension, ever so slight, yet perceptible to the sensitive young fellow.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading I always think of them as swinging clubs and taking a handful of peanuts off a stand, as they walk past a corner cart.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When she was introduced to Bobbie he could feel instinctively an under-current of condescension, ever so slight, yet perceptible to the sensitive young fellow.
don't
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From this reading "You're the first policeman I've ever met," began Lorna, with a smile, "and I really don't half believe you are one.
put on clothes
From this reading There was a suggestion of too much attention to dress, a self-consciousness tinged with self-appreciation.
at any time
From this reading When she was introduced to Bobbie he could feel instinctively an under-current of condescension, ever so slight, yet perceptible to the sensitive young fellow.
opinion or judgment
From this reading ROSES AND THORNS Mary's sister was as winsome and fair as she, but to Burke's keen eyes she was a weaker girl.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading ROSES AND THORNS Mary's sister was as winsome and fair as she, but to Burke's keen eyes she was a weaker girl.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading When she was introduced to Bobbie he could feel instinctively an under-current of condescension, ever so slight, yet perceptible to the sensitive young fellow.
a boy or man
From this reading When she was introduced to Bobbie he could feel instinctively an under-current of condescension, ever so slight, yet perceptible to the sensitive young fellow.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "You're the first policeman I've ever met," began Lorna, with a smile, "and I really don't half believe you are one.
a young female
From this reading ROSES AND THORNS Mary's sister was as winsome and fair as she, but to Burke's keen eyes she was a weaker girl.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "You're the first policeman I've ever met," began Lorna, with a smile, "and I really don't half believe you are one.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading I always think of them as swinging clubs and taking a handful of peanuts off a stand, as they walk past a corner cart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she was introduced to Bobbie he could feel instinctively an under-current of condescension, ever so slight, yet perceptible to the sensitive young fellow.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You're the first policeman I've ever met," began Lorna, with a smile, "and I really don't half believe you are one.
I've
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From this reading "You're the first policeman I've ever met," began Lorna, with a smile, "and I really don't half believe you are one.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading When she was introduced to Bobbie he could feel instinctively an under-current of condescension, ever so slight, yet perceptible to the sensitive young fellow.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading When she was introduced to Bobbie he could feel instinctively an under-current of condescension, ever so slight, yet perceptible to the sensitive young fellow.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading ROSES AND THORNS Mary's sister was as winsome and fair as she, but to Burke's keen eyes she was a weaker girl.
Lorna
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From this reading "You're the first policeman I've ever met," began Lorna, with a smile, "and I really don't half believe you are one.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading ROSES AND THORNS Mary's sister was as winsome and fair as she, but to Burke's keen eyes she was a weaker girl.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "You're the first policeman I've ever met," began Lorna, with a smile, "and I really don't half believe you are one.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was a suggestion of too much attention to dress, a self-consciousness tinged with self-appreciation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a suggestion of too much attention to dress, a self-consciousness tinged with self-appreciation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I always think of them as swinging clubs and taking a handful of peanuts off a stand, as they walk past a corner cart.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "You're the first policeman I've ever met," began Lorna, with a smile, "and I really don't half believe you are one.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I always think of them as swinging clubs and taking a handful of peanuts off a stand, as they walk past a corner cart.
peanutsnounUS /ˈpiːnəts/
an insignificant sum of money; a trifling amount
From this reading I always think of them as swinging clubs and taking a handful of peanuts off a stand, as they walk past a corner cart.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading When she was introduced to Bobbie he could feel instinctively an under-current of condescension, ever so slight, yet perceptible to the sensitive young fellow.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading "You're the first policeman I've ever met," began Lorna, with a smile, "and I really don't half believe you are one.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "You're the first policeman I've ever met," began Lorna, with a smile, "and I really don't half believe you are one.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading ROSES AND THORNS Mary's sister was as winsome and fair as she, but to Burke's keen eyes she was a weaker girl.
self-appreciation
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From this reading There was a suggestion of too much attention to dress, a self-consciousness tinged with self-appreciation.
self-consciousnessnounUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you
From this reading There was a suggestion of too much attention to dress, a self-consciousness tinged with self-appreciation.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading When she was introduced to Bobbie he could feel instinctively an under-current of condescension, ever so slight, yet perceptible to the sensitive young fellow.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ROSES AND THORNS Mary's sister was as winsome and fair as she, but to Burke's keen eyes she was a weaker girl.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading ROSES AND THORNS Mary's sister was as winsome and fair as she, but to Burke's keen eyes she was a weaker girl.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading When she was introduced to Bobbie he could feel instinctively an under-current of condescension, ever so slight, yet perceptible to the sensitive young fellow.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "You're the first policeman I've ever met," began Lorna, with a smile, "and I really don't half believe you are one.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When she was introduced to Bobbie he could feel instinctively an under-current of condescension, ever so slight, yet perceptible to the sensitive young fellow.
be standing; be upright
From this reading I always think of them as swinging clubs and taking a handful of peanuts off a stand, as they walk past a corner cart.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading There was a suggestion of too much attention to dress, a self-consciousness tinged with self-appreciation.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading I always think of them as swinging clubs and taking a handful of peanuts off a stand, as they walk past a corner cart.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I always think of them as swinging clubs and taking a handful of peanuts off a stand, as they walk past a corner cart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When she was introduced to Bobbie he could feel instinctively an under-current of condescension, ever so slight, yet perceptible to the sensitive young fellow.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I always think of them as swinging clubs and taking a handful of peanuts off a stand, as they walk past a corner cart.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a suggestion of too much attention to dress, a self-consciousness tinged with self-appreciation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I always think of them as swinging clubs and taking a handful of peanuts off a stand, as they walk past a corner cart.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I always think of them as swinging clubs and taking a handful of peanuts off a stand, as they walk past a corner cart.
THORNSnounUS /θɔːrnz/
plural of “thorn” — something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading ROSES AND THORNS Mary's sister was as winsome and fair as she, but to Burke's keen eyes she was a weaker girl.
tingedverbUS /tɪŋd/
past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling
From this reading There was a suggestion of too much attention to dress, a self-consciousness tinged with self-appreciation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROSES AND THORNS Mary's sister was as winsome and fair as she, but to Burke's keen eyes she was a weaker girl.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There was a suggestion of too much attention to dress, a self-consciousness tinged with self-appreciation.
under-current
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From this reading When she was introduced to Bobbie he could feel instinctively an under-current of condescension, ever so slight, yet perceptible to the sensitive young fellow.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading I always think of them as swinging clubs and taking a handful of peanuts off a stand, as they walk past a corner cart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROSES AND THORNS Mary's sister was as winsome and fair as she, but to Burke's keen eyes she was a weaker girl.
weakeradjectiveUS /ˈwiːkər/
comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength
From this reading ROSES AND THORNS Mary's sister was as winsome and fair as she, but to Burke's keen eyes she was a weaker girl.
at the time that
From this reading When she was introduced to Bobbie he could feel instinctively an under-current of condescension, ever so slight, yet perceptible to the sensitive young fellow.
winsomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnsəm/
charming in a childlike or naive way
From this reading ROSES AND THORNS Mary's sister was as winsome and fair as she, but to Burke's keen eyes she was a weaker girl.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was a suggestion of too much attention to dress, a self-consciousness tinged with self-appreciation.
but in spite of that
From this reading When she was introduced to Bobbie he could feel instinctively an under-current of condescension, ever so slight, yet perceptible to the sensitive young fellow.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You're the first policeman I've ever met," began Lorna, with a smile, "and I really don't half believe you are one.
You're
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From this reading "You're the first policeman I've ever met," began Lorna, with a smile, "and I really don't half believe you are one.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When she was introduced to Bobbie he could feel instinctively an under-current of condescension, ever so slight, yet perceptible to the sensitive young fellow.
