used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIELDING IN A NEW ROLE Runton was apparently enjoying the relaxation of having got rid of practically the whole of its guests for the day.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The women servants were going about their duties faithfully enough, but with a marked absence of any superfluous energy.
the state of being absent
From this reading The women servants were going about their duties faithfully enough, but with a marked absence of any superfluous energy.
in addition
From this reading Mrs. Ellis, the much-respected housekeeper, was also in her room comfortably ensconced in an easy-chair, and studying a new volume of collected menus which a friend had sent her from Paris.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Ellis, the much-respected housekeeper, was also in her room comfortably ensconced in an easy-chair, and studying a new volume of collected menus which a friend had sent her from Paris.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Harrison, the butler, was enjoying a quiet pipe in his room and a leisurely perusal of the morning paper.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The women servants were going about their duties faithfully enough, but with a marked absence of any superfluous energy.
from appearances alone
From this reading FIELDING IN A NEW ROLE Runton was apparently enjoying the relaxation of having got rid of practically the whole of its guests for the day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The women servants were going about their duties faithfully enough, but with a marked absence of any superfluous energy.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading Mr. Harrison, the butler, was enjoying a quiet pipe in his room and a leisurely perusal of the morning paper.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Mrs. Ellis, the much-respected housekeeper, was also in her room comfortably ensconced in an easy-chair, and studying a new volume of collected menus which a friend had sent her from Paris.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Mrs. Ellis, the much-respected housekeeper, was also in her room comfortably ensconced in an easy-chair, and studying a new volume of collected menus which a friend had sent her from Paris.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading FIELDING IN A NEW ROLE Runton was apparently enjoying the relaxation of having got rid of practically the whole of its guests for the day.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The women servants were going about their duties faithfully enough, but with a marked absence of any superfluous energy.
easy-chair
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From this reading Mrs. Ellis, the much-respected housekeeper, was also in her room comfortably ensconced in an easy-chair, and studying a new volume of collected menus which a friend had sent her from Paris.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading Mrs. Ellis, the much-respected housekeeper, was also in her room comfortably ensconced in an easy-chair, and studying a new volume of collected menus which a friend had sent her from Paris.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading The women servants were going about their duties faithfully enough, but with a marked absence of any superfluous energy.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading FIELDING IN A NEW ROLE Runton was apparently enjoying the relaxation of having got rid of practically the whole of its guests for the day.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The women servants were going about their duties faithfully enough, but with a marked absence of any superfluous energy.
ensconcedverbUS /ɪnˈskɑːnst/
past form of “ensconce” — fix firmly
From this reading Mrs. Ellis, the much-respected housekeeper, was also in her room comfortably ensconced in an easy-chair, and studying a new volume of collected menus which a friend had sent her from Paris.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading The women servants were going about their duties faithfully enough, but with a marked absence of any superfluous energy.
FIELDINGnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading FIELDING IN A NEW ROLE Runton was apparently enjoying the relaxation of having got rid of practically the whole of its guests for the day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FIELDING IN A NEW ROLE Runton was apparently enjoying the relaxation of having got rid of practically the whole of its guests for the day.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mrs. Ellis, the much-respected housekeeper, was also in her room comfortably ensconced in an easy-chair, and studying a new volume of collected menus which a friend had sent her from Paris.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Ellis, the much-respected housekeeper, was also in her room comfortably ensconced in an easy-chair, and studying a new volume of collected menus which a friend had sent her from Paris.
the act of departing
From this reading The women servants were going about their duties faithfully enough, but with a marked absence of any superfluous energy.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading FIELDING IN A NEW ROLE Runton was apparently enjoying the relaxation of having got rid of practically the whole of its guests for the day.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading FIELDING IN A NEW ROLE Runton was apparently enjoying the relaxation of having got rid of practically the whole of its guests for the day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Ellis, the much-respected housekeeper, was also in her room comfortably ensconced in an easy-chair, and studying a new volume of collected menus which a friend had sent her from Paris.
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading Mr. Harrison, the butler, was enjoying a quiet pipe in his room and a leisurely perusal of the morning paper.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading FIELDING IN A NEW ROLE Runton was apparently enjoying the relaxation of having got rid of practically the whole of its guests for the day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Ellis, the much-respected housekeeper, was also in her room comfortably ensconced in an easy-chair, and studying a new volume of collected menus which a friend had sent her from Paris.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Harrison, the butler, was enjoying a quiet pipe in his room and a leisurely perusal of the morning paper.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading Mrs. Ellis, the much-respected housekeeper, was also in her room comfortably ensconced in an easy-chair, and studying a new volume of collected menus which a friend had sent her from Paris.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIELDING IN A NEW ROLE Runton was apparently enjoying the relaxation of having got rid of practically the whole of its guests for the day.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading FIELDING IN A NEW ROLE Runton was apparently enjoying the relaxation of having got rid of practically the whole of its guests for the day.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Mr. Harrison, the butler, was enjoying a quiet pipe in his room and a leisurely perusal of the morning paper.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The women servants were going about their duties faithfully enough, but with a marked absence of any superfluous energy.
menusnounUS /ˈmenjuːz/
plural of “menu” — a list of dishes available at a restaurant
From this reading Mrs. Ellis, the much-respected housekeeper, was also in her room comfortably ensconced in an easy-chair, and studying a new volume of collected menus which a friend had sent her from Paris.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mr. Harrison, the butler, was enjoying a quiet pipe in his room and a leisurely perusal of the morning paper.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Ellis, the much-respected housekeeper, was also in her room comfortably ensconced in an easy-chair, and studying a new volume of collected menus which a friend had sent her from Paris.
much-respected
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From this reading Mrs. Ellis, the much-respected housekeeper, was also in her room comfortably ensconced in an easy-chair, and studying a new volume of collected menus which a friend had sent her from Paris.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading FIELDING IN A NEW ROLE Runton was apparently enjoying the relaxation of having got rid of practically the whole of its guests for the day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIELDING IN A NEW ROLE Runton was apparently enjoying the relaxation of having got rid of practically the whole of its guests for the day.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Mr. Harrison, the butler, was enjoying a quiet pipe in his room and a leisurely perusal of the morning paper.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Mrs. Ellis, the much-respected housekeeper, was also in her room comfortably ensconced in an easy-chair, and studying a new volume of collected menus which a friend had sent her from Paris.
perusalnounUS /pərˈuːzəl/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Mr. Harrison, the butler, was enjoying a quiet pipe in his room and a leisurely perusal of the morning paper.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Mr. Harrison, the butler, was enjoying a quiet pipe in his room and a leisurely perusal of the morning paper.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading FIELDING IN A NEW ROLE Runton was apparently enjoying the relaxation of having got rid of practically the whole of its guests for the day.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Mr. Harrison, the butler, was enjoying a quiet pipe in his room and a leisurely perusal of the morning paper.
relaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
From this reading FIELDING IN A NEW ROLE Runton was apparently enjoying the relaxation of having got rid of practically the whole of its guests for the day.
relieve from
From this reading FIELDING IN A NEW ROLE Runton was apparently enjoying the relaxation of having got rid of practically the whole of its guests for the day.
ROLEnounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading FIELDING IN A NEW ROLE Runton was apparently enjoying the relaxation of having got rid of practically the whole of its guests for the day.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mr. Harrison, the butler, was enjoying a quiet pipe in his room and a leisurely perusal of the morning paper.
Runton
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From this reading FIELDING IN A NEW ROLE Runton was apparently enjoying the relaxation of having got rid of practically the whole of its guests for the day.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Mrs. Ellis, the much-respected housekeeper, was also in her room comfortably ensconced in an easy-chair, and studying a new volume of collected menus which a friend had sent her from Paris.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The women servants were going about their duties faithfully enough, but with a marked absence of any superfluous energy.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Mrs. Ellis, the much-respected housekeeper, was also in her room comfortably ensconced in an easy-chair, and studying a new volume of collected menus which a friend had sent her from Paris.
superfluousadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading The women servants were going about their duties faithfully enough, but with a marked absence of any superfluous energy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIELDING IN A NEW ROLE Runton was apparently enjoying the relaxation of having got rid of practically the whole of its guests for the day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The women servants were going about their duties faithfully enough, but with a marked absence of any superfluous energy.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Mrs. Ellis, the much-respected housekeeper, was also in her room comfortably ensconced in an easy-chair, and studying a new volume of collected menus which a friend had sent her from Paris.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIELDING IN A NEW ROLE Runton was apparently enjoying the relaxation of having got rid of practically the whole of its guests for the day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The women servants were going about their duties faithfully enough, but with a marked absence of any superfluous energy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Ellis, the much-respected housekeeper, was also in her room comfortably ensconced in an easy-chair, and studying a new volume of collected menus which a friend had sent her from Paris.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading FIELDING IN A NEW ROLE Runton was apparently enjoying the relaxation of having got rid of practically the whole of its guests for the day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The women servants were going about their duties faithfully enough, but with a marked absence of any superfluous energy.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The women servants were going about their duties faithfully enough, but with a marked absence of any superfluous energy.
