used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
Andy
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From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Before he reached the porch a door was opened, and Mrs. Jebb, the housekeeper, fluttered forth from the back regions.
beadsnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading She had previously fluttered in and out of matrimony in rather the same way, and seemed to have brought nothing from it but a wedding ring and a black satin dress trimmed with beads.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before he reached the porch a door was opened, and Mrs. Jebb, the housekeeper, fluttered forth from the back regions.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading She had previously fluttered in and out of matrimony in rather the same way, and seemed to have brought nothing from it but a wedding ring and a black satin dress trimmed with beads.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She had previously fluttered in and out of matrimony in rather the same way, and seemed to have brought nothing from it but a wedding ring and a black satin dress trimmed with beads.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was no use.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading She had, however, brought something hidden as well—a profound conviction that she was fascinating to the gentlemen.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Before he reached the porch a door was opened, and Mrs. Jebb, the housekeeper, fluttered forth from the back regions.
put on clothes
From this reading She had previously fluttered in and out of matrimony in rather the same way, and seemed to have brought nothing from it but a wedding ring and a black satin dress trimmed with beads.
eight-dayadjective
lasting for eight days
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
endeavours
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From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading She had, however, brought something hidden as well—a profound conviction that she was fascinating to the gentlemen.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Before he reached the porch a door was opened, and Mrs. Jebb, the housekeeper, fluttered forth from the back regions.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Before he reached the porch a door was opened, and Mrs. Jebb, the housekeeper, fluttered forth from the back regions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before he reached the porch a door was opened, and Mrs. Jebb, the housekeeper, fluttered forth from the back regions.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading She had, however, brought something hidden as well—a profound conviction that she was fascinating to the gentlemen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had previously fluttered in and out of matrimony in rather the same way, and seemed to have brought nothing from it but a wedding ring and a black satin dress trimmed with beads.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She had previously fluttered in and out of matrimony in rather the same way, and seemed to have brought nothing from it but a wedding ring and a black satin dress trimmed with beads.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
not accessible to view
From this reading She had, however, brought something hidden as well—a profound conviction that she was fascinating to the gentlemen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading Before he reached the porch a door was opened, and Mrs. Jebb, the housekeeper, fluttered forth from the back regions.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She had, however, brought something hidden as well—a profound conviction that she was fascinating to the gentlemen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had previously fluttered in and out of matrimony in rather the same way, and seemed to have brought nothing from it but a wedding ring and a black satin dress trimmed with beads.
incumbentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənt/
lying or leaning on something else
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was no use.
Jebb
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From this reading Before he reached the porch a door was opened, and Mrs. Jebb, the housekeeper, fluttered forth from the back regions.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
without good reason
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
matrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading She had previously fluttered in and out of matrimony in rather the same way, and seemed to have brought nothing from it but a wedding ring and a black satin dress trimmed with beads.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Before he reached the porch a door was opened, and Mrs. Jebb, the housekeeper, fluttered forth from the back regions.
not any; not one
From this reading But it was no use.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She had previously fluttered in and out of matrimony in rather the same way, and seemed to have brought nothing from it but a wedding ring and a black satin dress trimmed with beads.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Before he reached the porch a door was opened, and Mrs. Jebb, the housekeeper, fluttered forth from the back regions.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had previously fluttered in and out of matrimony in rather the same way, and seemed to have brought nothing from it but a wedding ring and a black satin dress trimmed with beads.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
parochialadjectiveUS /pərˈoʊkiəl/
relating to or supported by or located in a parish
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Before he reached the porch a door was opened, and Mrs. Jebb, the housekeeper, fluttered forth from the back regions.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading She had previously fluttered in and out of matrimony in rather the same way, and seemed to have brought nothing from it but a wedding ring and a black satin dress trimmed with beads.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading She had, however, brought something hidden as well—a profound conviction that she was fascinating to the gentlemen.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
on the contrary
From this reading She had previously fluttered in and out of matrimony in rather the same way, and seemed to have brought nothing from it but a wedding ring and a black satin dress trimmed with beads.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Before he reached the porch a door was opened, and Mrs. Jebb, the housekeeper, fluttered forth from the back regions.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Before he reached the porch a door was opened, and Mrs. Jebb, the housekeeper, fluttered forth from the back regions.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading She had previously fluttered in and out of matrimony in rather the same way, and seemed to have brought nothing from it but a wedding ring and a black satin dress trimmed with beads.
Identical; not different.
From this reading She had previously fluttered in and out of matrimony in rather the same way, and seemed to have brought nothing from it but a wedding ring and a black satin dress trimmed with beads.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading She had previously fluttered in and out of matrimony in rather the same way, and seemed to have brought nothing from it but a wedding ring and a black satin dress trimmed with beads.
schoolboynounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪ/
a boy attending school
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She had previously fluttered in and out of matrimony in rather the same way, and seemed to have brought nothing from it but a wedding ring and a black satin dress trimmed with beads.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had previously fluttered in and out of matrimony in rather the same way, and seemed to have brought nothing from it but a wedding ring and a black satin dress trimmed with beads.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She had, however, brought something hidden as well—a profound conviction that she was fascinating to the gentlemen.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had, however, brought something hidden as well—a profound conviction that she was fascinating to the gentlemen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading She had previously fluttered in and out of matrimony in rather the same way, and seemed to have brought nothing from it but a wedding ring and a black satin dress trimmed with beads.
umbrella-stand
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From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
the act of using
From this reading But it was no use.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was no use.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading She had previously fluttered in and out of matrimony in rather the same way, and seemed to have brought nothing from it but a wedding ring and a black satin dress trimmed with beads.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She had, however, brought something hidden as well—a profound conviction that she was fascinating to the gentlemen.
which person or people
From this reading AS Andy passed through his own hall between his own umbrella-stand and eight-day clock on his way to pay a parochial call, he stepped lightly, less like the proud incumbent of an excellent country living than a schoolboy who endeavours to escape a maiden aunt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had previously fluttered in and out of matrimony in rather the same way, and seemed to have brought nothing from it but a wedding ring and a black satin dress trimmed with beads.
