used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "How have I had the misfortune to offend you?" said Rupert, in a voice from which he could not banish irony as completely as he would have liked to do.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "How have I had the misfortune to offend you?" said Rupert, in a voice from which he could not banish irony as completely as he would have liked to do.
banishverbUS /ˈbænɪʃ/
expel from a community or group
From this reading "How have I had the misfortune to offend you?" said Rupert, in a voice from which he could not banish irony as completely as he would have liked to do.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "How have I had the misfortune to offend you?" said Rupert, in a voice from which he could not banish irony as completely as he would have liked to do.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "How have I had the misfortune to offend you?" said Rupert, in a voice from which he could not banish irony as completely as he would have liked to do.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "When did I make that statement?" said Rupert, lifting his eyebrows.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading "You said so yourself," replied Kitty, facing him with the dignity of a small princess.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How have I had the misfortune to offend you?" said Rupert, in a voice from which he could not banish irony as completely as he would have liked to do.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading "When did I make that statement?" said Rupert, lifting his eyebrows.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading "You said so yourself," replied Kitty, facing him with the dignity of a small princess.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "You said that you were not my friend now."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading KITTY'S FRIENDS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "How have I had the misfortune to offend you?" said Rupert, in a voice from which he could not banish irony as completely as he would have liked to do.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "How have I had the misfortune to offend you?" said Rupert, in a voice from which he could not banish irony as completely as he would have liked to do.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "How have I had the misfortune to offend you?" said Rupert, in a voice from which he could not banish irony as completely as he would have liked to do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How have I had the misfortune to offend you?" said Rupert, in a voice from which he could not banish irony as completely as he would have liked to do.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You said so yourself," replied Kitty, facing him with the dignity of a small princess.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "When did I make that statement?" said Rupert, lifting his eyebrows.
How
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From this reading "How have I had the misfortune to offend you?" said Rupert, in a voice from which he could not banish irony as completely as he would have liked to do.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "How have I had the misfortune to offend you?" said Rupert, in a voice from which he could not banish irony as completely as he would have liked to do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "How have I had the misfortune to offend you?" said Rupert, in a voice from which he could not banish irony as completely as he would have liked to do.
ironynounUS /ˈaɪrəni/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading "How have I had the misfortune to offend you?" said Rupert, in a voice from which he could not banish irony as completely as he would have liked to do.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading "You said so yourself," replied Kitty, facing him with the dignity of a small princess.
KITTY'S
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From this reading KITTY'S FRIENDS.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading "When did I make that statement?" said Rupert, lifting his eyebrows.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading "How have I had the misfortune to offend you?" said Rupert, in a voice from which he could not banish irony as completely as he would have liked to do.
engage in
From this reading "When did I make that statement?" said Rupert, lifting his eyebrows.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading "How have I had the misfortune to offend you?" said Rupert, in a voice from which he could not banish irony as completely as he would have liked to do.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You said that you were not my friend now."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "How have I had the misfortune to offend you?" said Rupert, in a voice from which he could not banish irony as completely as he would have liked to do.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "You said that you were not my friend now."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You said so yourself," replied Kitty, facing him with the dignity of a small princess.
offendverbUS /əˈfend/
cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading "How have I had the misfortune to offend you?" said Rupert, in a voice from which he could not banish irony as completely as he would have liked to do.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading "You said so yourself," replied Kitty, facing him with the dignity of a small princess.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "You said so yourself," replied Kitty, facing him with the dignity of a small princess.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading "How have I had the misfortune to offend you?" said Rupert, in a voice from which he could not banish irony as completely as he would have liked to do.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "How have I had the misfortune to offend you?" said Rupert, in a voice from which he could not banish irony as completely as he would have liked to do.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "You said so yourself," replied Kitty, facing him with the dignity of a small princess.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You said so yourself," replied Kitty, facing him with the dignity of a small princess.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading "When did I make that statement?" said Rupert, lifting his eyebrows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You said that you were not my friend now."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "How have I had the misfortune to offend you?" said Rupert, in a voice from which he could not banish irony as completely as he would have liked to do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "How have I had the misfortune to offend you?" said Rupert, in a voice from which he could not banish irony as completely as he would have liked to do.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "How have I had the misfortune to offend you?" said Rupert, in a voice from which he could not banish irony as completely as he would have liked to do.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You said that you were not my friend now."
at the time that
From this reading "When did I make that statement?" said Rupert, lifting his eyebrows.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "How have I had the misfortune to offend you?" said Rupert, in a voice from which he could not banish irony as completely as he would have liked to do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You said so yourself," replied Kitty, facing him with the dignity of a small princess.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "How have I had the misfortune to offend you?" said Rupert, in a voice from which he could not banish irony as completely as he would have liked to do.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How have I had the misfortune to offend you?" said Rupert, in a voice from which he could not banish irony as completely as he would have liked to do.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "You said so yourself," replied Kitty, facing him with the dignity of a small princess.
