used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was generally answered by a rush to the door by Ella and Dorothy, and a cry of-- "Grannie says she is to stay to luncheon to-day," or, "Don't take her away yet."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ingleby arrived at the Villa Lucia at the usual time, and went, as was her custom, to the schoolroom door, and knocked.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading She was generally answered by a rush to the door by Ella and Dorothy, and a cry of-- "Grannie says she is to stay to luncheon to-day," or, "Don't take her away yet."
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Ingleby arrived at the Villa Lucia at the usual time, and went, as was her custom, to the schoolroom door, and knocked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ingleby arrived at the Villa Lucia at the usual time, and went, as was her custom, to the schoolroom door, and knocked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ingleby arrived at the Villa Lucia at the usual time, and went, as was her custom, to the schoolroom door, and knocked.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She was generally answered by a rush to the door by Ella and Dorothy, and a cry of-- "Grannie says she is to stay to luncheon to-day," or, "Don't take her away yet."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to-day silence reigned, and when Ingleby looked in, the schoolroom was empty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was generally answered by a rush to the door by Ella and Dorothy, and a cry of-- "Grannie says she is to stay to luncheon to-day," or, "Don't take her away yet."
cocoanounUS /ˈkoʊkoʊ/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading She turned away, and met the maid who waited on Constance with a tray in her hand and a cup of cocoa, which she was taking upstairs.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading She turned away, and met the maid who waited on Constance with a tray in her hand and a cup of cocoa, which she was taking upstairs.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading She was generally answered by a rush to the door by Ella and Dorothy, and a cry of-- "Grannie says she is to stay to luncheon to-day," or, "Don't take her away yet."
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading She turned away, and met the maid who waited on Constance with a tray in her hand and a cup of cocoa, which she was taking upstairs.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Ingleby arrived at the Villa Lucia at the usual time, and went, as was her custom, to the schoolroom door, and knocked.
Don't
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From this reading She was generally answered by a rush to the door by Ella and Dorothy, and a cry of-- "Grannie says she is to stay to luncheon to-day," or, "Don't take her away yet."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Ingleby arrived at the Villa Lucia at the usual time, and went, as was her custom, to the schoolroom door, and knocked.
Dorothy
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From this reading She was generally answered by a rush to the door by Ella and Dorothy, and a cry of-- "Grannie says she is to stay to luncheon to-day," or, "Don't take her away yet."
Ella
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From this reading She was generally answered by a rush to the door by Ella and Dorothy, and a cry of-- "Grannie says she is to stay to luncheon to-day," or, "Don't take her away yet."
make void or empty of contents
From this reading But to-day silence reigned, and when Ingleby looked in, the schoolroom was empty.
usually; as a rule
From this reading She was generally answered by a rush to the door by Ella and Dorothy, and a cry of-- "Grannie says she is to stay to luncheon to-day," or, "Don't take her away yet."
Grannienoun
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading She was generally answered by a rush to the door by Ella and Dorothy, and a cry of-- "Grannie says she is to stay to luncheon to-day," or, "Don't take her away yet."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She turned away, and met the maid who waited on Constance with a tray in her hand and a cup of cocoa, which she was taking upstairs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ingleby arrived at the Villa Lucia at the usual time, and went, as was her custom, to the schoolroom door, and knocked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But to-day silence reigned, and when Ingleby looked in, the schoolroom was empty.
Ingleby
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From this reading Ingleby arrived at the Villa Lucia at the usual time, and went, as was her custom, to the schoolroom door, and knocked.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was generally answered by a rush to the door by Ella and Dorothy, and a cry of-- "Grannie says she is to stay to luncheon to-day," or, "Don't take her away yet."
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Ingleby arrived at the Villa Lucia at the usual time, and went, as was her custom, to the schoolroom door, and knocked.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But to-day silence reigned, and when Ingleby looked in, the schoolroom was empty.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST.
Lucia
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From this reading Ingleby arrived at the Villa Lucia at the usual time, and went, as was her custom, to the schoolroom door, and knocked.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading She was generally answered by a rush to the door by Ella and Dorothy, and a cry of-- "Grannie says she is to stay to luncheon to-day," or, "Don't take her away yet."
a female domestic
From this reading She turned away, and met the maid who waited on Constance with a tray in her hand and a cup of cocoa, which she was taking upstairs.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading She turned away, and met the maid who waited on Constance with a tray in her hand and a cup of cocoa, which she was taking upstairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was generally answered by a rush to the door by Ella and Dorothy, and a cry of-- "Grannie says she is to stay to luncheon to-day," or, "Don't take her away yet."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She turned away, and met the maid who waited on Constance with a tray in her hand and a cup of cocoa, which she was taking upstairs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was generally answered by a rush to the door by Ella and Dorothy, and a cry of-- "Grannie says she is to stay to luncheon to-day," or, "Don't take her away yet."
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading But to-day silence reigned, and when Ingleby looked in, the schoolroom was empty.
move hurridly
From this reading She was generally answered by a rush to the door by Ella and Dorothy, and a cry of-- "Grannie says she is to stay to luncheon to-day," or, "Don't take her away yet."
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading She was generally answered by a rush to the door by Ella and Dorothy, and a cry of-- "Grannie says she is to stay to luncheon to-day," or, "Don't take her away yet."
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading Ingleby arrived at the Villa Lucia at the usual time, and went, as was her custom, to the schoolroom door, and knocked.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was generally answered by a rush to the door by Ella and Dorothy, and a cry of-- "Grannie says she is to stay to luncheon to-day," or, "Don't take her away yet."
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading But to-day silence reigned, and when Ingleby looked in, the schoolroom was empty.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She was generally answered by a rush to the door by Ella and Dorothy, and a cry of-- "Grannie says she is to stay to luncheon to-day," or, "Don't take her away yet."
carry out
From this reading She was generally answered by a rush to the door by Ella and Dorothy, and a cry of-- "Grannie says she is to stay to luncheon to-day," or, "Don't take her away yet."
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading She turned away, and met the maid who waited on Constance with a tray in her hand and a cup of cocoa, which she was taking upstairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ingleby arrived at the Villa Lucia at the usual time, and went, as was her custom, to the schoolroom door, and knocked.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ingleby arrived at the Villa Lucia at the usual time, and went, as was her custom, to the schoolroom door, and knocked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ingleby arrived at the Villa Lucia at the usual time, and went, as was her custom, to the schoolroom door, and knocked.
to-day
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From this reading She was generally answered by a rush to the door by Ella and Dorothy, and a cry of-- "Grannie says she is to stay to luncheon to-day," or, "Don't take her away yet."
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading She turned away, and met the maid who waited on Constance with a tray in her hand and a cup of cocoa, which she was taking upstairs.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She turned away, and met the maid who waited on Constance with a tray in her hand and a cup of cocoa, which she was taking upstairs.
on a floor above
From this reading She turned away, and met the maid who waited on Constance with a tray in her hand and a cup of cocoa, which she was taking upstairs.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Ingleby arrived at the Villa Lucia at the usual time, and went, as was her custom, to the schoolroom door, and knocked.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading Ingleby arrived at the Villa Lucia at the usual time, and went, as was her custom, to the schoolroom door, and knocked.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading She turned away, and met the maid who waited on Constance with a tray in her hand and a cup of cocoa, which she was taking upstairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ingleby arrived at the Villa Lucia at the usual time, and went, as was her custom, to the schoolroom door, and knocked.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ingleby arrived at the Villa Lucia at the usual time, and went, as was her custom, to the schoolroom door, and knocked.
at the time that
From this reading But to-day silence reigned, and when Ingleby looked in, the schoolroom was empty.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She turned away, and met the maid who waited on Constance with a tray in her hand and a cup of cocoa, which she was taking upstairs.
which person or people
From this reading She turned away, and met the maid who waited on Constance with a tray in her hand and a cup of cocoa, which she was taking upstairs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She turned away, and met the maid who waited on Constance with a tray in her hand and a cup of cocoa, which she was taking upstairs.
but in spite of that
From this reading She was generally answered by a rush to the door by Ella and Dorothy, and a cry of-- "Grannie says she is to stay to luncheon to-day," or, "Don't take her away yet."
