used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUMMONED TO WINDSOR Berenice, who had just returned from making a call, was standing in the hall, glancing through the cards displayed upon a small round table.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "There is a young lady, your Grace," he announced, "who has been waiting to see you for half an hour.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "There is a young lady, your Grace," he announced, "who has been waiting to see you for half an hour.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "There is a young lady, your Grace," he announced, "who has been waiting to see you for half an hour.
Berenice
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From this reading SUMMONED TO WINDSOR Berenice, who had just returned from making a call, was standing in the hall, glancing through the cards displayed upon a small round table.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading SUMMONED TO WINDSOR Berenice, who had just returned from making a call, was standing in the hall, glancing through the cards displayed upon a small round table.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The major-domo of her household came hurrying out from his office.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading SUMMONED TO WINDSOR Berenice, who had just returned from making a call, was standing in the hall, glancing through the cards displayed upon a small round table.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading SUMMONED TO WINDSOR Berenice, who had just returned from making a call, was standing in the hall, glancing through the cards displayed upon a small round table.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "There is a young lady, your Grace," he announced, "who has been waiting to see you for half an hour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SUMMONED TO WINDSOR Berenice, who had just returned from making a call, was standing in the hall, glancing through the cards displayed upon a small round table.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading SUMMONED TO WINDSOR Berenice, who had just returned from making a call, was standing in the hall, glancing through the cards displayed upon a small round table.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "There is a young lady, your Grace," he announced, "who has been waiting to see you for half an hour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SUMMONED TO WINDSOR Berenice, who had just returned from making a call, was standing in the hall, glancing through the cards displayed upon a small round table.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "There is a young lady, your Grace," he announced, "who has been waiting to see you for half an hour.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading SUMMONED TO WINDSOR Berenice, who had just returned from making a call, was standing in the hall, glancing through the cards displayed upon a small round table.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is a young lady, your Grace," he announced, "who has been waiting to see you for half an hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "There is a young lady, your Grace," he announced, "who has been waiting to see you for half an hour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The major-domo of her household came hurrying out from his office.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The major-domo of her household came hurrying out from his office.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "There is a young lady, your Grace," he announced, "who has been waiting to see you for half an hour.
a social unit living together
From this reading The major-domo of her household came hurrying out from his office.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading The major-domo of her household came hurrying out from his office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SUMMONED TO WINDSOR Berenice, who had just returned from making a call, was standing in the hall, glancing through the cards displayed upon a small round table.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is a young lady, your Grace," he announced, "who has been waiting to see you for half an hour.
and nothing more
From this reading SUMMONED TO WINDSOR Berenice, who had just returned from making a call, was standing in the hall, glancing through the cards displayed upon a small round table.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "There is a young lady, your Grace," he announced, "who has been waiting to see you for half an hour.
major-domonoun
the chief steward or butler of a great household
From this reading The major-domo of her household came hurrying out from his office.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading SUMMONED TO WINDSOR Berenice, who had just returned from making a call, was standing in the hall, glancing through the cards displayed upon a small round table.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Her name is Miss Phillimore."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Her name is Miss Phillimore."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The major-domo of her household came hurrying out from his office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The major-domo of her household came hurrying out from his office.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The major-domo of her household came hurrying out from his office.
Phillimore
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From this reading Her name is Miss Phillimore."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading SUMMONED TO WINDSOR Berenice, who had just returned from making a call, was standing in the hall, glancing through the cards displayed upon a small round table.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading SUMMONED TO WINDSOR Berenice, who had just returned from making a call, was standing in the hall, glancing through the cards displayed upon a small round table.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "There is a young lady, your Grace," he announced, "who has been waiting to see you for half an hour.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where is she?"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SUMMONED TO WINDSOR Berenice, who had just returned from making a call, was standing in the hall, glancing through the cards displayed upon a small round table.
having a supporting base
From this reading SUMMONED TO WINDSOR Berenice, who had just returned from making a call, was standing in the hall, glancing through the cards displayed upon a small round table.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading SUMMONED TO WINDSOR Berenice, who had just returned from making a call, was standing in the hall, glancing through the cards displayed upon a small round table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading SUMMONED TO WINDSOR Berenice, who had just returned from making a call, was standing in the hall, glancing through the cards displayed upon a small round table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUMMONED TO WINDSOR Berenice, who had just returned from making a call, was standing in the hall, glancing through the cards displayed upon a small round table.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is a young lady, your Grace," he announced, "who has been waiting to see you for half an hour.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading SUMMONED TO WINDSOR Berenice, who had just returned from making a call, was standing in the hall, glancing through the cards displayed upon a small round table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUMMONED TO WINDSOR Berenice, who had just returned from making a call, was standing in the hall, glancing through the cards displayed upon a small round table.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading SUMMONED TO WINDSOR Berenice, who had just returned from making a call, was standing in the hall, glancing through the cards displayed upon a small round table.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "There is a young lady, your Grace," he announced, "who has been waiting to see you for half an hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUMMONED TO WINDSOR Berenice, who had just returned from making a call, was standing in the hall, glancing through the cards displayed upon a small round table.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where is she?"
which person or people
From this reading SUMMONED TO WINDSOR Berenice, who had just returned from making a call, was standing in the hall, glancing through the cards displayed upon a small round table.
WINDSORnounUS /ˈwɪnzər/
a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit
From this reading SUMMONED TO WINDSOR Berenice, who had just returned from making a call, was standing in the hall, glancing through the cards displayed upon a small round table.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "There is a young lady, your Grace," he announced, "who has been waiting to see you for half an hour.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "There is a young lady, your Grace," he announced, "who has been waiting to see you for half an hour.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "There is a young lady, your Grace," he announced, "who has been waiting to see you for half an hour.
