used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading She wore, Mr. Burmistone regretted to see, as he advanced, a troubled and anxious expression; the truth being that she had a moment before remarked the exit of Miss Belinda's niece and her companion.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading He had listened to the music with the most serious attention; and on its conclusion he had turned to Mrs. Burnham, and made himself very agreeable indeed.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INVITATION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had listened to the music with the most serious attention; and on its conclusion he had turned to Mrs. Burnham, and made himself very agreeable indeed.
eagerly desirous
From this reading She wore, Mr. Burmistone regretted to see, as he advanced, a troubled and anxious expression; the truth being that she had a moment before remarked the exit of Miss Belinda's niece and her companion.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She wore, Mr. Burmistone regretted to see, as he advanced, a troubled and anxious expression; the truth being that she had a moment before remarked the exit of Miss Belinda's niece and her companion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He had listened to the music with the most serious attention; and on its conclusion he had turned to Mrs. Burnham, and made himself very agreeable indeed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She wore, Mr. Burmistone regretted to see, as he advanced, a troubled and anxious expression; the truth being that she had a moment before remarked the exit of Miss Belinda's niece and her companion.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She wore, Mr. Burmistone regretted to see, as he advanced, a troubled and anxious expression; the truth being that she had a moment before remarked the exit of Miss Belinda's niece and her companion.
Belinda's
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From this reading She wore, Mr. Burmistone regretted to see, as he advanced, a troubled and anxious expression; the truth being that she had a moment before remarked the exit of Miss Belinda's niece and her companion.
Burmistone
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From this reading In the mean time Mr. Burmistone was improving his opportunities within doors.
BurnhamnounUS /ˈbɜːrnəm/
United States architect who designed the first important skyscraper with a skeleton (1846-1912)
From this reading He had listened to the music with the most serious attention; and on its conclusion he had turned to Mrs. Burnham, and made himself very agreeable indeed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading She wore, Mr. Burmistone regretted to see, as he advanced, a troubled and anxious expression; the truth being that she had a moment before remarked the exit of Miss Belinda's niece and her companion.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading He had listened to the music with the most serious attention; and on its conclusion he had turned to Mrs. Burnham, and made himself very agreeable indeed.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In the mean time Mr. Burmistone was improving his opportunities within doors.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading She wore, Mr. Burmistone regretted to see, as he advanced, a troubled and anxious expression; the truth being that she had a moment before remarked the exit of Miss Belinda's niece and her companion.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading She wore, Mr. Burmistone regretted to see, as he advanced, a troubled and anxious expression; the truth being that she had a moment before remarked the exit of Miss Belinda's niece and her companion.
Gaston
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From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had listened to the music with the most serious attention; and on its conclusion he had turned to Mrs. Burnham, and made himself very agreeable indeed.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had listened to the music with the most serious attention; and on its conclusion he had turned to Mrs. Burnham, and made himself very agreeable indeed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had listened to the music with the most serious attention; and on its conclusion he had turned to Mrs. Burnham, and made himself very agreeable indeed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the mean time Mr. Burmistone was improving his opportunities within doors.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
improvingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/
getting higher or more vigorous
From this reading In the mean time Mr. Burmistone was improving his opportunities within doors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the mean time Mr. Burmistone was improving his opportunities within doors.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He had listened to the music with the most serious attention; and on its conclusion he had turned to Mrs. Burnham, and made himself very agreeable indeed.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading AN INVITATION.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had listened to the music with the most serious attention; and on its conclusion he had turned to Mrs. Burnham, and made himself very agreeable indeed.
and nothing more
From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He had listened to the music with the most serious attention; and on its conclusion he had turned to Mrs. Burnham, and made himself very agreeable indeed.
Lucia
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From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had listened to the music with the most serious attention; and on its conclusion he had turned to Mrs. Burnham, and made himself very agreeable indeed.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading In the mean time Mr. Burmistone was improving his opportunities within doors.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She wore, Mr. Burmistone regretted to see, as he advanced, a troubled and anxious expression; the truth being that she had a moment before remarked the exit of Miss Belinda's niece and her companion.
a particular point in time
From this reading She wore, Mr. Burmistone regretted to see, as he advanced, a troubled and anxious expression; the truth being that she had a moment before remarked the exit of Miss Belinda's niece and her companion.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He had listened to the music with the most serious attention; and on its conclusion he had turned to Mrs. Burnham, and made himself very agreeable indeed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In the mean time Mr. Burmistone was improving his opportunities within doors.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He had listened to the music with the most serious attention; and on its conclusion he had turned to Mrs. Burnham, and made himself very agreeable indeed.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading He had listened to the music with the most serious attention; and on its conclusion he had turned to Mrs. Burnham, and made himself very agreeable indeed.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading She wore, Mr. Burmistone regretted to see, as he advanced, a troubled and anxious expression; the truth being that she had a moment before remarked the exit of Miss Belinda's niece and her companion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She wore, Mr. Burmistone regretted to see, as he advanced, a troubled and anxious expression; the truth being that she had a moment before remarked the exit of Miss Belinda's niece and her companion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had listened to the music with the most serious attention; and on its conclusion he had turned to Mrs. Burnham, and made himself very agreeable indeed.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading In the mean time Mr. Burmistone was improving his opportunities within doors.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading She wore, Mr. Burmistone regretted to see, as he advanced, a troubled and anxious expression; the truth being that she had a moment before remarked the exit of Miss Belinda's niece and her companion.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading She wore, Mr. Burmistone regretted to see, as he advanced, a troubled and anxious expression; the truth being that she had a moment before remarked the exit of Miss Belinda's niece and her companion.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
sauntered
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From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She wore, Mr. Burmistone regretted to see, as he advanced, a troubled and anxious expression; the truth being that she had a moment before remarked the exit of Miss Belinda's niece and her companion.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading He had listened to the music with the most serious attention; and on its conclusion he had turned to Mrs. Burnham, and made himself very agreeable indeed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wore, Mr. Burmistone regretted to see, as he advanced, a troubled and anxious expression; the truth being that she had a moment before remarked the exit of Miss Belinda's niece and her companion.
having a supporting base
From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She wore, Mr. Burmistone regretted to see, as he advanced, a troubled and anxious expression; the truth being that she had a moment before remarked the exit of Miss Belinda's niece and her companion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the mean time Mr. Burmistone was improving his opportunities within doors.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the mean time Mr. Burmistone was improving his opportunities within doors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had listened to the music with the most serious attention; and on its conclusion he had turned to Mrs. Burnham, and made himself very agreeable indeed.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading She wore, Mr. Burmistone regretted to see, as he advanced, a troubled and anxious expression; the truth being that she had a moment before remarked the exit of Miss Belinda's niece and her companion.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading She wore, Mr. Burmistone regretted to see, as he advanced, a troubled and anxious expression; the truth being that she had a moment before remarked the exit of Miss Belinda's niece and her companion.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He had listened to the music with the most serious attention; and on its conclusion he had turned to Mrs. Burnham, and made himself very agreeable indeed.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had listened to the music with the most serious attention; and on its conclusion he had turned to Mrs. Burnham, and made himself very agreeable indeed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the mean time Mr. Burmistone was improving his opportunities within doors.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
belonging to which person
From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had listened to the music with the most serious attention; and on its conclusion he had turned to Mrs. Burnham, and made himself very agreeable indeed.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading In the mean time Mr. Burmistone was improving his opportunities within doors.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading She wore, Mr. Burmistone regretted to see, as he advanced, a troubled and anxious expression; the truth being that she had a moment before remarked the exit of Miss Belinda's niece and her companion.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At length, however, he arose, and sauntered across the room to a table at which Lucia Gaston chanced to be standing alone, having just been deserted by a young lady whose mamma had summoned her.
