used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Sit here, Miss Montague," said the gentleman, pulling forward a low rocker for her, "but first," he added, with a pleasant smile, "allow me to introduce myself.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Now, it is late--we will waive all ceremony, so tell us at once about your trouble, and then we will see if we cannot help you out of it."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Sit here, Miss Montague," said the gentleman, pulling forward a low rocker for her, "but first," he added, with a pleasant smile, "allow me to introduce myself.
(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 Now, it is late--we will waive all ceremony, so tell us at once about your trouble, and then we will see if we cannot help you out of it."
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "Sit here, Miss Montague," said the gentleman, pulling forward a low rocker for her, "but first," he added, with a pleasant smile, "allow me to introduce myself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The gentleman and lady both regarded the young girl with curious and searching interest as she stood, flushed and panting from excitement, in the center of the room beneath the blazing chandelier.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The gentleman and lady both regarded the young girl with curious and searching interest as she stood, flushed and panting from excitement, in the center of the room beneath the blazing chandelier.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now, it is late--we will waive all ceremony, so tell us at once about your trouble, and then we will see if we cannot help you out of it."
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The gentleman and lady both regarded the young girl with curious and searching interest as she stood, flushed and panting from excitement, in the center of the room beneath the blazing chandelier.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The gentleman and lady both regarded the young girl with curious and searching interest as she stood, flushed and panting from excitement, in the center of the room beneath the blazing chandelier.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The gentleman and lady both regarded the young girl with curious and searching interest as she stood, flushed and panting from excitement, in the center of the room beneath the blazing chandelier.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Sit here, Miss Montague," said the gentleman, pulling forward a low rocker for her, "but first," he added, with a pleasant smile, "allow me to introduce myself.
cannot
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From this reading Now, it is late--we will waive all ceremony, so tell us at once about your trouble, and then we will see if we cannot help you out of it."
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading The gentleman and lady both regarded the young girl with curious and searching interest as she stood, flushed and panting from excitement, in the center of the room beneath the blazing chandelier.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Now, it is late--we will waive all ceremony, so tell us at once about your trouble, and then we will see if we cannot help you out of it."
chandeliernounUS /ʃændəˈlɪr/
branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling
From this reading The gentleman and lady both regarded the young girl with curious and searching interest as she stood, flushed and panting from excitement, in the center of the room beneath the blazing chandelier.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The gentleman and lady both regarded the young girl with curious and searching interest as she stood, flushed and panting from excitement, in the center of the room beneath the blazing chandelier.
CutlernounUS /ˈkʌtlər/
a dealer in cutlery
From this reading My name is Cutler--Justin Cutler, and this lady is my sister, Miss Marie Cutler.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading MONA'S ESCAPE.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The gentleman and lady both regarded the young girl with curious and searching interest as she stood, flushed and panting from excitement, in the center of the room beneath the blazing chandelier.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Sit here, Miss Montague," said the gentleman, pulling forward a low rocker for her, "but first," he added, with a pleasant smile, "allow me to introduce myself.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading The gentleman and lady both regarded the young girl with curious and searching interest as she stood, flushed and panting from excitement, in the center of the room beneath the blazing chandelier.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Sit here, Miss Montague," said the gentleman, pulling forward a low rocker for her, "but first," he added, with a pleasant smile, "allow me to introduce myself.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "Sit here, Miss Montague," said the gentleman, pulling forward a low rocker for her, "but first," he added, with a pleasant smile, "allow me to introduce myself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The gentleman and lady both regarded the young girl with curious and searching interest as she stood, flushed and panting from excitement, in the center of the room beneath the blazing chandelier.
a man of refinement
From this reading The gentleman and lady both regarded the young girl with curious and searching interest as she stood, flushed and panting from excitement, in the center of the room beneath the blazing chandelier.
a young female
From this reading The gentleman and lady both regarded the young girl with curious and searching interest as she stood, flushed and panting from excitement, in the center of the room beneath the blazing chandelier.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Sit here, Miss Montague," said the gentleman, pulling forward a low rocker for her, "but first," he added, with a pleasant smile, "allow me to introduce myself.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Now, it is late--we will waive all ceremony, so tell us at once about your trouble, and then we will see if we cannot help you out of it."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Sit here, Miss Montague," said the gentleman, pulling forward a low rocker for her, "but first," he added, with a pleasant smile, "allow me to introduce myself.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Sit here, Miss Montague," said the gentleman, pulling forward a low rocker for her, "but first," he added, with a pleasant smile, "allow me to introduce myself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Now, it is late--we will waive all ceremony, so tell us at once about your trouble, and then we will see if we cannot help you out of it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The gentleman and lady both regarded the young girl with curious and searching interest as she stood, flushed and panting from excitement, in the center of the room beneath the blazing chandelier.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The gentleman and lady both regarded the young girl with curious and searching interest as she stood, flushed and panting from excitement, in the center of the room beneath the blazing chandelier.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading "Sit here, Miss Montague," said the gentleman, pulling forward a low rocker for her, "but first," he added, with a pleasant smile, "allow me to introduce myself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My name is Cutler--Justin Cutler, and this lady is my sister, Miss Marie Cutler.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now, it is late--we will waive all ceremony, so tell us at once about your trouble, and then we will see if we cannot help you out of it."
Justin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My name is Cutler--Justin Cutler, and this lady is my sister, Miss Marie Cutler.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The gentleman and lady both regarded the young girl with curious and searching interest as she stood, flushed and panting from excitement, in the center of the room beneath the blazing chandelier.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Now, it is late--we will waive all ceremony, so tell us at once about your trouble, and then we will see if we cannot help you out of it."
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Sit here, Miss Montague," said the gentleman, pulling forward a low rocker for her, "but first," he added, with a pleasant smile, "allow me to introduce myself.
Marie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My name is Cutler--Justin Cutler, and this lady is my sister, Miss Marie Cutler.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Sit here, Miss Montague," said the gentleman, pulling forward a low rocker for her, "but first," he added, with a pleasant smile, "allow me to introduce myself.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Sit here, Miss Montague," said the gentleman, pulling forward a low rocker for her, "but first," he added, with a pleasant smile, "allow me to introduce myself.
MONA'SnounUS /ˈmoʊnəz/
possessive form of “mona” — an island to the northwest of Wales
From this reading MONA'S ESCAPE.
Montague
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From this reading "Sit here, Miss Montague," said the gentleman, pulling forward a low rocker for her, "but first," he added, with a pleasant smile, "allow me to introduce myself.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My name is Cutler--Justin Cutler, and this lady is my sister, Miss Marie Cutler.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "Sit here, Miss Montague," said the gentleman, pulling forward a low rocker for her, "but first," he added, with a pleasant smile, "allow me to introduce myself.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading My name is Cutler--Justin Cutler, and this lady is my sister, Miss Marie Cutler.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, it is late--we will waive all ceremony, so tell us at once about your trouble, and then we will see if we cannot help you out of it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The gentleman and lady both regarded the young girl with curious and searching interest as she stood, flushed and panting from excitement, in the center of the room beneath the blazing chandelier.
on one occasion
From this reading Now, it is late--we will waive all ceremony, so tell us at once about your trouble, and then we will see if we cannot help you out of it."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Now, it is late--we will waive all ceremony, so tell us at once about your trouble, and then we will see if we cannot help you out of it."
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading The gentleman and lady both regarded the young girl with curious and searching interest as she stood, flushed and panting from excitement, in the center of the room beneath the blazing chandelier.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "Sit here, Miss Montague," said the gentleman, pulling forward a low rocker for her, "but first," he added, with a pleasant smile, "allow me to introduce myself.
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading "Sit here, Miss Montague," said the gentleman, pulling forward a low rocker for her, "but first," he added, with a pleasant smile, "allow me to introduce myself.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The gentleman and lady both regarded the young girl with curious and searching interest as she stood, flushed and panting from excitement, in the center of the room beneath the blazing chandelier.
rockernounUS /ˈrɑːkər/
an attendant who rocks a child in a cradle
From this reading "Sit here, Miss Montague," said the gentleman, pulling forward a low rocker for her, "but first," he added, with a pleasant smile, "allow me to introduce myself.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The gentleman and lady both regarded the young girl with curious and searching interest as she stood, flushed and panting from excitement, in the center of the room beneath the blazing chandelier.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sit here, Miss Montague," said the gentleman, pulling forward a low rocker for her, "but first," he added, with a pleasant smile, "allow me to introduce myself.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading The gentleman and lady both regarded the young girl with curious and searching interest as she stood, flushed and panting from excitement, in the center of the room beneath the blazing chandelier.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Now, it is late--we will waive all ceremony, so tell us at once about your trouble, and then we will see if we cannot help you out of it."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The gentleman and lady both regarded the young girl with curious and searching interest as she stood, flushed and panting from excitement, in the center of the room beneath the blazing chandelier.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading My name is Cutler--Justin Cutler, and this lady is my sister, Miss Marie Cutler.
be seated
From this reading "Sit here, Miss Montague," said the gentleman, pulling forward a low rocker for her, "but first," he added, with a pleasant smile, "allow me to introduce myself.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Sit here, Miss Montague," said the gentleman, pulling forward a low rocker for her, "but first," he added, with a pleasant smile, "allow me to introduce myself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now, it is late--we will waive all ceremony, so tell us at once about your trouble, and then we will see if we cannot help you out of it."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The gentleman and lady both regarded the young girl with curious and searching interest as she stood, flushed and panting from excitement, in the center of the room beneath the blazing chandelier.
express in words
From this reading Now, it is late--we will waive all ceremony, so tell us at once about your trouble, and then we will see if we cannot help you out of it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The gentleman and lady both regarded the young girl with curious and searching interest as she stood, flushed and panting from excitement, in the center of the room beneath the blazing chandelier.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Now, it is late--we will waive all ceremony, so tell us at once about your trouble, and then we will see if we cannot help you out of it."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My name is Cutler--Justin Cutler, and this lady is my sister, Miss Marie Cutler.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Sit here, Miss Montague," said the gentleman, pulling forward a low rocker for her, "but first," he added, with a pleasant smile, "allow me to introduce myself.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Now, it is late--we will waive all ceremony, so tell us at once about your trouble, and then we will see if we cannot help you out of it."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now, it is late--we will waive all ceremony, so tell us at once about your trouble, and then we will see if we cannot help you out of it."
waiveverbUS /weɪv/
do without or cease to hold or adhere to
From this reading Now, it is late--we will waive all ceremony, so tell us at once about your trouble, and then we will see if we cannot help you out of it."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Now, it is late--we will waive all ceremony, so tell us at once about your trouble, and then we will see if we cannot help you out of it."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Now, it is late--we will waive all ceremony, so tell us at once about your trouble, and then we will see if we cannot help you out of it."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The gentleman and lady both regarded the young girl with curious and searching interest as she stood, flushed and panting from excitement, in the center of the room beneath the blazing chandelier.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now, it is late--we will waive all ceremony, so tell us at once about your trouble, and then we will see if we cannot help you out of it."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The gentleman and lady both regarded the young girl with curious and searching interest as she stood, flushed and panting from excitement, in the center of the room beneath the blazing chandelier.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now, it is late--we will waive all ceremony, so tell us at once about your trouble, and then we will see if we cannot help you out of it."
