used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, the former had an unfortunate habit of running out in the kitchen to see to something, then returning, pouring a cup of tea, passing some article of food, then disappearing again.
matters of personal concern
From this reading CHANGES IN THE OLD HOUSE There was not as much change in household affairs as Cynthia supposed there would be.
anew
From this reading Indeed, the former had an unfortunate habit of running out in the kitchen to see to something, then returning, pouring a cup of tea, passing some article of food, then disappearing again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Indeed, the former had an unfortunate habit of running out in the kitchen to see to something, then returning, pouring a cup of tea, passing some article of food, then disappearing again.
annoyverbUS /əˈnɔɪ/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading It did annoy Chilian.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Indeed, the former had an unfortunate habit of running out in the kitchen to see to something, then returning, pouring a cup of tea, passing some article of food, then disappearing again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CHANGES IN THE OLD HOUSE There was not as much change in household affairs as Cynthia supposed there would be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Elizabeth had been laid by so long that her place at the table had been filled by Eunice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CHANGES IN THE OLD HOUSE There was not as much change in household affairs as Cynthia supposed there would be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Elizabeth had been laid by so long that her place at the table had been filled by Eunice.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading It had grown on her, the belief that she must be everywhere or something would go wrong.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Elizabeth had been laid by so long that her place at the table had been filled by Eunice.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading CHANGES IN THE OLD HOUSE There was not as much change in household affairs as Cynthia supposed there would be.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading CHANGES IN THE OLD HOUSE There was not as much change in household affairs as Cynthia supposed there would be.
Chilian
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From this reading It did annoy Chilian.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Indeed, the former had an unfortunate habit of running out in the kitchen to see to something, then returning, pouring a cup of tea, passing some article of food, then disappearing again.
CynthianounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading CHANGES IN THE OLD HOUSE There was not as much change in household affairs as Cynthia supposed there would be.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did annoy Chilian.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Indeed, the former had an unfortunate habit of running out in the kitchen to see to something, then returning, pouring a cup of tea, passing some article of food, then disappearing again.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Elizabeth had been laid by so long that her place at the table had been filled by Eunice.
Eunice
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From this reading Elizabeth had been laid by so long that her place at the table had been filled by Eunice.
to or in any or all places
From this reading It had grown on her, the belief that she must be everywhere or something would go wrong.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Elizabeth had been laid by so long that her place at the table had been filled by Eunice.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Indeed, the former had an unfortunate habit of running out in the kitchen to see to something, then returning, pouring a cup of tea, passing some article of food, then disappearing again.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Indeed, the former had an unfortunate habit of running out in the kitchen to see to something, then returning, pouring a cup of tea, passing some article of food, then disappearing again.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It had grown on her, the belief that she must be everywhere or something would go wrong.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading It had grown on her, the belief that she must be everywhere or something would go wrong.
an established custom
From this reading Indeed, the former had an unfortunate habit of running out in the kitchen to see to something, then returning, pouring a cup of tea, passing some article of food, then disappearing again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Elizabeth had been laid by so long that her place at the table had been filled by Eunice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Elizabeth had been laid by so long that her place at the table had been filled by Eunice.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading CHANGES IN THE OLD HOUSE There was not as much change in household affairs as Cynthia supposed there would be.
a social unit living together
From this reading CHANGES IN THE OLD HOUSE There was not as much change in household affairs as Cynthia supposed there would be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHANGES IN THE OLD HOUSE There was not as much change in household affairs as Cynthia supposed there would be.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the former had an unfortunate habit of running out in the kitchen to see to something, then returning, pouring a cup of tea, passing some article of food, then disappearing again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had grown on her, the belief that she must be everywhere or something would go wrong.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Indeed, the former had an unfortunate habit of running out in the kitchen to see to something, then returning, pouring a cup of tea, passing some article of food, then disappearing again.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Elizabeth had been laid by so long that her place at the table had been filled by Eunice.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Elizabeth had been laid by so long that her place at the table had been filled by Eunice.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading CHANGES IN THE OLD HOUSE There was not as much change in household affairs as Cynthia supposed there would be.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It had grown on her, the belief that she must be everywhere or something would go wrong.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CHANGES IN THE OLD HOUSE There was not as much change in household affairs as Cynthia supposed there would be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed, the former had an unfortunate habit of running out in the kitchen to see to something, then returning, pouring a cup of tea, passing some article of food, then disappearing again.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading CHANGES IN THE OLD HOUSE There was not as much change in household affairs as Cynthia supposed there would be.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It had grown on her, the belief that she must be everywhere or something would go wrong.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It had grown on her, the belief that she must be everywhere or something would go wrong.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Indeed, the former had an unfortunate habit of running out in the kitchen to see to something, then returning, pouring a cup of tea, passing some article of food, then disappearing again.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Indeed, the former had an unfortunate habit of running out in the kitchen to see to something, then returning, pouring a cup of tea, passing some article of food, then disappearing again.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Elizabeth had been laid by so long that her place at the table had been filled by Eunice.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Indeed, the former had an unfortunate habit of running out in the kitchen to see to something, then returning, pouring a cup of tea, passing some article of food, then disappearing again.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Indeed, the former had an unfortunate habit of running out in the kitchen to see to something, then returning, pouring a cup of tea, passing some article of food, then disappearing again.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Indeed, the former had an unfortunate habit of running out in the kitchen to see to something, then returning, pouring a cup of tea, passing some article of food, then disappearing again.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Indeed, the former had an unfortunate habit of running out in the kitchen to see to something, then returning, pouring a cup of tea, passing some article of food, then disappearing again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had grown on her, the belief that she must be everywhere or something would go wrong.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Elizabeth had been laid by so long that her place at the table had been filled by Eunice.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Indeed, the former had an unfortunate habit of running out in the kitchen to see to something, then returning, pouring a cup of tea, passing some article of food, then disappearing again.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Indeed, the former had an unfortunate habit of running out in the kitchen to see to something, then returning, pouring a cup of tea, passing some article of food, then disappearing again.
required or under orders
From this reading CHANGES IN THE OLD HOUSE There was not as much change in household affairs as Cynthia supposed there would be.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Elizabeth had been laid by so long that her place at the table had been filled by Eunice.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Indeed, the former had an unfortunate habit of running out in the kitchen to see to something, then returning, pouring a cup of tea, passing some article of food, then disappearing again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Elizabeth had been laid by so long that her place at the table had been filled by Eunice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHANGES IN THE OLD HOUSE There was not as much change in household affairs as Cynthia supposed there would be.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Indeed, the former had an unfortunate habit of running out in the kitchen to see to something, then returning, pouring a cup of tea, passing some article of food, then disappearing again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading CHANGES IN THE OLD HOUSE There was not as much change in household affairs as Cynthia supposed there would be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed, the former had an unfortunate habit of running out in the kitchen to see to something, then returning, pouring a cup of tea, passing some article of food, then disappearing again.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Indeed, the former had an unfortunate habit of running out in the kitchen to see to something, then returning, pouring a cup of tea, passing some article of food, then disappearing again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHANGES IN THE OLD HOUSE There was not as much change in household affairs as Cynthia supposed there would be.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading CHANGES IN THE OLD HOUSE There was not as much change in household affairs as Cynthia supposed there would be.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading It had grown on her, the belief that she must be everywhere or something would go wrong.
