used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Pritty was a prompt little woman.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Instead of finishing her tea she postponed that meal to an indefinite season, threw on her bonnet and shawl, and left her humble abode abruptly.
quickly and without warning
From this reading Instead of finishing her tea she postponed that meal to an indefinite season, threw on her bonnet and shawl, and left her humble abode abruptly.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading She was received warmly, for Joe sympathised with her affectionate and self-denying spirit, and Mrs Joe believed in her.
aliasnounUS /ˈeɪliəs/
a name that has been assumed temporarily
From this reading Woe to the unfortunate in whom Mrs Joe--_alias_ Susan--did _not_ believe.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Instead of finishing her tea she postponed that meal to an indefinite season, threw on her bonnet and shawl, and left her humble abode abruptly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Instead of finishing her tea she postponed that meal to an indefinite season, threw on her bonnet and shawl, and left her humble abode abruptly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Joe Baldwin was enjoying a quiet pipe at his own fireside--in company with his buxom wife and his friends Mr and Mrs Rooney Machowl--when Miss Pritty tripped up to his door and knocked.
BaldwinnounUS /ˈbɔːldwən/
United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading Joe Baldwin was enjoying a quiet pipe at his own fireside--in company with his buxom wife and his friends Mr and Mrs Rooney Machowl--when Miss Pritty tripped up to his door and knocked.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Woe to the unfortunate in whom Mrs Joe--_alias_ Susan--did _not_ believe.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She was received warmly, for Joe sympathised with her affectionate and self-denying spirit, and Mrs Joe believed in her.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Instead of finishing her tea she postponed that meal to an indefinite season, threw on her bonnet and shawl, and left her humble abode abruptly.
buxomadjectiveUS /ˈbʌksəm/
(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
From this reading Joe Baldwin was enjoying a quiet pipe at his own fireside--in company with his buxom wife and his friends Mr and Mrs Rooney Machowl--when Miss Pritty tripped up to his door and knocked.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Joe Baldwin was enjoying a quiet pipe at his own fireside--in company with his buxom wife and his friends Mr and Mrs Rooney Machowl--when Miss Pritty tripped up to his door and knocked.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Woe to the unfortunate in whom Mrs Joe--_alias_ Susan--did _not_ believe.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Joe Baldwin was enjoying a quiet pipe at his own fireside--in company with his buxom wife and his friends Mr and Mrs Rooney Machowl--when Miss Pritty tripped up to his door and knocked.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Joe Baldwin was enjoying a quiet pipe at his own fireside--in company with his buxom wife and his friends Mr and Mrs Rooney Machowl--when Miss Pritty tripped up to his door and knocked.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading Instead of finishing her tea she postponed that meal to an indefinite season, threw on her bonnet and shawl, and left her humble abode abruptly.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading Joe Baldwin was enjoying a quiet pipe at his own fireside--in company with his buxom wife and his friends Mr and Mrs Rooney Machowl--when Miss Pritty tripped up to his door and knocked.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was received warmly, for Joe sympathised with her affectionate and self-denying spirit, and Mrs Joe believed in her.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Joe Baldwin was enjoying a quiet pipe at his own fireside--in company with his buxom wife and his friends Mr and Mrs Rooney Machowl--when Miss Pritty tripped up to his door and knocked.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Instead of finishing her tea she postponed that meal to an indefinite season, threw on her bonnet and shawl, and left her humble abode abruptly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Joe Baldwin was enjoying a quiet pipe at his own fireside--in company with his buxom wife and his friends Mr and Mrs Rooney Machowl--when Miss Pritty tripped up to his door and knocked.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Instead of finishing her tea she postponed that meal to an indefinite season, threw on her bonnet and shawl, and left her humble abode abruptly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Joe Baldwin was enjoying a quiet pipe at his own fireside--in company with his buxom wife and his friends Mr and Mrs Rooney Machowl--when Miss Pritty tripped up to his door and knocked.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading Instead of finishing her tea she postponed that meal to an indefinite season, threw on her bonnet and shawl, and left her humble abode abruptly.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of finishing her tea she postponed that meal to an indefinite season, threw on her bonnet and shawl, and left her humble abode abruptly.
Joe
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From this reading Joe Baldwin was enjoying a quiet pipe at his own fireside--in company with his buxom wife and his friends Mr and Mrs Rooney Machowl--when Miss Pritty tripped up to his door and knocked.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Joe Baldwin was enjoying a quiet pipe at his own fireside--in company with his buxom wife and his friends Mr and Mrs Rooney Machowl--when Miss Pritty tripped up to his door and knocked.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Instead of finishing her tea she postponed that meal to an indefinite season, threw on her bonnet and shawl, and left her humble abode abruptly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Miss Pritty was a prompt little woman.
Machowl
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From this reading Joe Baldwin was enjoying a quiet pipe at his own fireside--in company with his buxom wife and his friends Mr and Mrs Rooney Machowl--when Miss Pritty tripped up to his door and knocked.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Instead of finishing her tea she postponed that meal to an indefinite season, threw on her bonnet and shawl, and left her humble abode abruptly.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Pritty was a prompt little woman.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Joe Baldwin was enjoying a quiet pipe at his own fireside--in company with his buxom wife and his friends Mr and Mrs Rooney Machowl--when Miss Pritty tripped up to his door and knocked.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Joe Baldwin was enjoying a quiet pipe at his own fireside--in company with his buxom wife and his friends Mr and Mrs Rooney Machowl--when Miss Pritty tripped up to his door and knocked.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Woe to the unfortunate in whom Mrs Joe--_alias_ Susan--did _not_ believe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instead of finishing her tea she postponed that meal to an indefinite season, threw on her bonnet and shawl, and left her humble abode abruptly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Instead of finishing her tea she postponed that meal to an indefinite season, threw on her bonnet and shawl, and left her humble abode abruptly.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Joe Baldwin was enjoying a quiet pipe at his own fireside--in company with his buxom wife and his friends Mr and Mrs Rooney Machowl--when Miss Pritty tripped up to his door and knocked.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Joe Baldwin was enjoying a quiet pipe at his own fireside--in company with his buxom wife and his friends Mr and Mrs Rooney Machowl--when Miss Pritty tripped up to his door and knocked.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading Instead of finishing her tea she postponed that meal to an indefinite season, threw on her bonnet and shawl, and left her humble abode abruptly.
Pritty
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From this reading Miss Pritty was a prompt little woman.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading Miss Pritty was a prompt little woman.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Joe Baldwin was enjoying a quiet pipe at his own fireside--in company with his buxom wife and his friends Mr and Mrs Rooney Machowl--when Miss Pritty tripped up to his door and knocked.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading She was received warmly, for Joe sympathised with her affectionate and self-denying spirit, and Mrs Joe believed in her.
Rooney
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From this reading Joe Baldwin was enjoying a quiet pipe at his own fireside--in company with his buxom wife and his friends Mr and Mrs Rooney Machowl--when Miss Pritty tripped up to his door and knocked.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Instead of finishing her tea she postponed that meal to an indefinite season, threw on her bonnet and shawl, and left her humble abode abruptly.
self-denyingadjective
willing to deprive yourself
From this reading She was received warmly, for Joe sympathised with her affectionate and self-denying spirit, and Mrs Joe believed in her.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading Instead of finishing her tea she postponed that meal to an indefinite season, threw on her bonnet and shawl, and left her humble abode abruptly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead of finishing her tea she postponed that meal to an indefinite season, threw on her bonnet and shawl, and left her humble abode abruptly.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She was received warmly, for Joe sympathised with her affectionate and self-denying spirit, and Mrs Joe believed in her.
Susan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Woe to the unfortunate in whom Mrs Joe--_alias_ Susan--did _not_ believe.
sympathised
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From this reading She was received warmly, for Joe sympathised with her affectionate and self-denying spirit, and Mrs Joe believed in her.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Instead of finishing her tea she postponed that meal to an indefinite season, threw on her bonnet and shawl, and left her humble abode abruptly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Instead of finishing her tea she postponed that meal to an indefinite season, threw on her bonnet and shawl, and left her humble abode abruptly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Woe to the unfortunate in whom Mrs Joe--_alias_ Susan--did _not_ believe.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Instead of finishing her tea she postponed that meal to an indefinite season, threw on her bonnet and shawl, and left her humble abode abruptly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Instead of finishing her tea she postponed that meal to an indefinite season, threw on her bonnet and shawl, and left her humble abode abruptly.
trippedverbUS /trɪpt/
inflected form of “trip” — miss a step and fall or nearly fall
From this reading Joe Baldwin was enjoying a quiet pipe at his own fireside--in company with his buxom wife and his friends Mr and Mrs Rooney Machowl--when Miss Pritty tripped up to his door and knocked.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Woe to the unfortunate in whom Mrs Joe--_alias_ Susan--did _not_ believe.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Joe Baldwin was enjoying a quiet pipe at his own fireside--in company with his buxom wife and his friends Mr and Mrs Rooney Machowl--when Miss Pritty tripped up to his door and knocked.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading She was received warmly, for Joe sympathised with her affectionate and self-denying spirit, and Mrs Joe believed in her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Pritty was a prompt little woman.
at the time that
From this reading Joe Baldwin was enjoying a quiet pipe at his own fireside--in company with his buxom wife and his friends Mr and Mrs Rooney Machowl--when Miss Pritty tripped up to his door and knocked.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Woe to the unfortunate in whom Mrs Joe--_alias_ Susan--did _not_ believe.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Joe Baldwin was enjoying a quiet pipe at his own fireside--in company with his buxom wife and his friends Mr and Mrs Rooney Machowl--when Miss Pritty tripped up to his door and knocked.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Joe Baldwin was enjoying a quiet pipe at his own fireside--in company with his buxom wife and his friends Mr and Mrs Rooney Machowl--when Miss Pritty tripped up to his door and knocked.
WoenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading Woe to the unfortunate in whom Mrs Joe--_alias_ Susan--did _not_ believe.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Miss Pritty was a prompt little woman.
