used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading These lies are in direct violation of the ninth command: 'Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.'
(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 "Of all lies," commenced the young lady, "those which relate to the character of others are the most to be dreaded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Of all lies," commenced the young lady, "those which relate to the character of others are the most to be dreaded.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Of all lies," commenced the young lady, "those which relate to the character of others are the most to be dreaded.
have
From this reading These lies are in direct violation of the ninth command: 'Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.'
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading "Of all lies," commenced the young lady, "those which relate to the character of others are the most to be dreaded.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading These lies are in direct violation of the ninth command: 'Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.'
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Of all lies," commenced the young lady, "those which relate to the character of others are the most to be dreaded.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading THE composition next in order was scarcely finished when Miss Salsbury requested the young lady who was reading to pass the copy to her.
CONVENIENCEnounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading LIES OF CONVENIENCE.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading THE composition next in order was scarcely finished when Miss Salsbury requested the young lady who was reading to pass the copy to her.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
command with authority
From this reading These lies are in direct violation of the ninth command: 'Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.'
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "Of all lies," commenced the young lady, "those which relate to the character of others are the most to be dreaded.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading These lies are in direct violation of the ninth command: 'Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.'
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading THE composition next in order was scarcely finished when Miss Salsbury requested the young lady who was reading to pass the copy to her.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE composition next in order was scarcely finished when Miss Salsbury requested the young lady who was reading to pass the copy to her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE composition next in order was scarcely finished when Miss Salsbury requested the young lady who was reading to pass the copy to her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE composition next in order was scarcely finished when Miss Salsbury requested the young lady who was reading to pass the copy to her.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading LIES OF CONVENIENCE.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE composition next in order was scarcely finished when Miss Salsbury requested the young lady who was reading to pass the copy to her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Of all lies," commenced the young lady, "those which relate to the character of others are the most to be dreaded.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading These lies are in direct violation of the ninth command: 'Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.'
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE composition next in order was scarcely finished when Miss Salsbury requested the young lady who was reading to pass the copy to her.
ninthnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading These lies are in direct violation of the ninth command: 'Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These lies are in direct violation of the ninth command: 'Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIES OF CONVENIENCE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE composition next in order was scarcely finished when Miss Salsbury requested the young lady who was reading to pass the copy to her.
others
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From this reading "Of all lies," commenced the young lady, "those which relate to the character of others are the most to be dreaded.
go across or through
From this reading THE composition next in order was scarcely finished when Miss Salsbury requested the young lady who was reading to pass the copy to her.
continue talking
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading THE composition next in order was scarcely finished when Miss Salsbury requested the young lady who was reading to pass the copy to her.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading "Of all lies," commenced the young lady, "those which relate to the character of others are the most to be dreaded.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading THE composition next in order was scarcely finished when Miss Salsbury requested the young lady who was reading to pass the copy to her.
Salsbury
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From this reading THE composition next in order was scarcely finished when Miss Salsbury requested the young lady who was reading to pass the copy to her.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
only a very short time before
From this reading THE composition next in order was scarcely finished when Miss Salsbury requested the young lady who was reading to pass the copy to her.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
shaltmodal verbUS /ʃælt/
an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”
From this reading These lies are in direct violation of the ninth command: 'Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.'
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE composition next in order was scarcely finished when Miss Salsbury requested the young lady who was reading to pass the copy to her.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These lies are in direct violation of the ninth command: 'Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.'
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Of all lies," commenced the young lady, "those which relate to the character of others are the most to be dreaded.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading These lies are in direct violation of the ninth command: 'Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.'
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading These lies are in direct violation of the ninth command: 'Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE composition next in order was scarcely finished when Miss Salsbury requested the young lady who was reading to pass the copy to her.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
under normal conditions
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
violationnounUS /vaɪəˈleɪʃən/
a crime less serious than a felony
From this reading These lies are in direct violation of the ninth command: 'Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE composition next in order was scarcely finished when Miss Salsbury requested the young lady who was reading to pass the copy to her.
at the time that
From this reading THE composition next in order was scarcely finished when Miss Salsbury requested the young lady who was reading to pass the copy to her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
which person or people
From this reading THE composition next in order was scarcely finished when Miss Salsbury requested the young lady who was reading to pass the copy to her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Glancing at it with a look of serious displeasure, she took a small book from her desk, compared the signature with one marked there, directed the reading to proceed, and then sat more than usually erect, while attending to the composition which followed.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading These lies are in direct violation of the ninth command: 'Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.'
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE composition next in order was scarcely finished when Miss Salsbury requested the young lady who was reading to pass the copy to her.
