used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was so fragrant in this little room that Doris always had a vague impression of a beautiful country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Miss Recompense was a "master hand" at such things, and the neighbors around thought her as good as a doctor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Recompense was a "master hand" at such things, and the neighbors around thought her as good as a doctor.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It was so fragrant in this little room that Doris always had a vague impression of a beautiful country.
bottlesnounUS /ˈbɑːtəlz/
plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading There were boxes of sweet herbs, useful ones, bottles of medicinal cordials and salves.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading There were boxes of sweet herbs, useful ones, bottles of medicinal cordials and salves.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the window there were a table and the dainty little still where Miss Recompense made perfumes and extracts.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
cordialsnounUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəlz/
plural of “cordial” — strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
From this reading There were boxes of sweet herbs, useful ones, bottles of medicinal cordials and salves.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was so fragrant in this little room that Doris always had a vague impression of a beautiful country.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading By the window there were a table and the dainty little still where Miss Recompense made perfumes and extracts.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Miss Recompense was a "master hand" at such things, and the neighbors around thought her as good as a doctor.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
DORISnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
drawersnounUS /drɔːrz/
underpants worn by men
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
dressernounUS /ˈdresər/
furniture with drawers for keeping clothes
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
extractsnounUS /ˈekstrækts/
plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
From this reading By the window there were a table and the dainty little still where Miss Recompense made perfumes and extracts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading It was so fragrant in this little room that Doris always had a vague impression of a beautiful country.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Miss Recompense was a "master hand" at such things, and the neighbors around thought her as good as a doctor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was so fragrant in this little room that Doris always had a vague impression of a beautiful country.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Miss Recompense was a "master hand" at such things, and the neighbors around thought her as good as a doctor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Recompense was a "master hand" at such things, and the neighbors around thought her as good as a doctor.
herbsnounUS /ɜːrbz/
plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading There were boxes of sweet herbs, useful ones, bottles of medicinal cordials and salves.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading It was so fragrant in this little room that Doris always had a vague impression of a beautiful country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading By the window there were a table and the dainty little still where Miss Recompense made perfumes and extracts.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Miss Recompense was a "master hand" at such things, and the neighbors around thought her as good as a doctor.
medicinaladjectiveUS /məˈdɪsənəl/
having the properties of medicine
From this reading There were boxes of sweet herbs, useful ones, bottles of medicinal cordials and salves.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading By the window there were a table and the dainty little still where Miss Recompense made perfumes and extracts.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Miss Recompense was a "master hand" at such things, and the neighbors around thought her as good as a doctor.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were boxes of sweet herbs, useful ones, bottles of medicinal cordials and salves.
pantrynounUS /ˈpæntri/
a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
perfumesnounUS /pərˈfjuːmz/
plural of “perfume” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading By the window there were a table and the dainty little still where Miss Recompense made perfumes and extracts.
RecompensenounUS /ˈrekəmpens/
payment or reward (as for service rendered)
From this reading By the window there were a table and the dainty little still where Miss Recompense made perfumes and extracts.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was so fragrant in this little room that Doris always had a vague impression of a beautiful country.
salvesnounUS /sɑːvz/
plural of “salve” — semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
From this reading There were boxes of sweet herbs, useful ones, bottles of medicinal cordials and salves.
shelvedverbUS /ʃelvd/
past form of “shelve” — hold back to a later time
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so fragrant in this little room that Doris always had a vague impression of a beautiful country.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
not in physical motion
From this reading By the window there were a table and the dainty little still where Miss Recompense made perfumes and extracts.
still-room
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From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Miss Recompense was a "master hand" at such things, and the neighbors around thought her as good as a doctor.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading There were boxes of sweet herbs, useful ones, bottles of medicinal cordials and salves.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading By the window there were a table and the dainty little still where Miss Recompense made perfumes and extracts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was so fragrant in this little room that Doris always had a vague impression of a beautiful country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
in or at that place or location
From this reading By the window there were a table and the dainty little still where Miss Recompense made perfumes and extracts.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Miss Recompense was a "master hand" at such things, and the neighbors around thought her as good as a doctor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was so fragrant in this little room that Doris always had a vague impression of a beautiful country.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Miss Recompense was a "master hand" at such things, and the neighbors around thought her as good as a doctor.
being of use or service
From this reading There were boxes of sweet herbs, useful ones, bottles of medicinal cordials and salves.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading It was so fragrant in this little room that Doris always had a vague impression of a beautiful country.
someone who visits
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By the window there were a table and the dainty little still where Miss Recompense made perfumes and extracts.
in or at the place that
From this reading By the window there were a table and the dainty little still where Miss Recompense made perfumes and extracts.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading By the window there were a table and the dainty little still where Miss Recompense made perfumes and extracts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A VISITOR FOR DORIS Doris was in the little still-room, as it was called--a large sort of pantry shelved on one side, and with numerous drawers and a kind of dresser with glass doors on another.
