used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DIANA BARRINGTON A BIRD OF PASSAGE BEYOND THE PALE HER OWN PEOPLE THE CAT’S-PAW THE COMPANY’S SERVANT KATHERINE THE ARROGANT BABES IN THE WOOD, ETC.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
Anatole
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From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
ARROGANTadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading DIANA BARRINGTON A BIRD OF PASSAGE BEYOND THE PALE HER OWN PEOPLE THE CAT’S-PAW THE COMPANY’S SERVANT KATHERINE THE ARROGANT BABES IN THE WOOD, ETC.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
on or to one side
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
BABESnounUS /beɪbz/
plural of “babe” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading DIANA BARRINGTON A BIRD OF PASSAGE BEYOND THE PALE HER OWN PEOPLE THE CAT’S-PAW THE COMPANY’S SERVANT KATHERINE THE ARROGANT BABES IN THE WOOD, ETC.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
BARRINGTON
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in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was evident that the lady was expecting some one, for there were two cups and saucers on a well-equipped tea-table, placed between the sofa and a cheerful log fire.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading DIANA BARRINGTON A BIRD OF PASSAGE BEYOND THE PALE HER OWN PEOPLE THE CAT’S-PAW THE COMPANY’S SERVANT KATHERINE THE ARROGANT BABES IN THE WOOD, ETC.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading DIANA BARRINGTON A BIRD OF PASSAGE BEYOND THE PALE HER OWN PEOPLE THE CAT’S-PAW THE COMPANY’S SERVANT KATHERINE THE ARROGANT BABES IN THE WOOD, ETC.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
brocadenounUS /broʊˈkeɪd/
thick heavy expensive material with a raised pattern
From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
CAT'S-PAWnoun
a person used by another to gain an end
From this reading DIANA BARRINGTON A BIRD OF PASSAGE BEYOND THE PALE HER OWN PEOPLE THE CAT’S-PAW THE COMPANY’S SERVANT KATHERINE THE ARROGANT BABES IN THE WOOD, ETC.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading It was evident that the lady was expecting some one, for there were two cups and saucers on a well-equipped tea-table, placed between the sofa and a cheerful log fire.
ChesterfieldnounUS /ˈtʃestərfiːld/
suave and witty English statesman remembered mostly for letters to his son (1694-1773)
From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
chimedverbUS /tʃaɪmd/
past form of “chime” — emit a sound
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
COMPANY'SnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading DIANA BARRINGTON A BIRD OF PASSAGE BEYOND THE PALE HER OWN PEOPLE THE CAT’S-PAW THE COMPANY’S SERVANT KATHERINE THE ARROGANT BABES IN THE WOOD, ETC.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading It was evident that the lady was expecting some one, for there were two cups and saucers on a well-equipped tea-table, placed between the sofa and a cheerful log fire.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
DIANAnounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She was looking down into Mount Street, W., and endeavouring to penetrate the gloom of a raw evening towards the end of March.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading She was looking down into Mount Street, W., and endeavouring to penetrate the gloom of a raw evening towards the end of March.
endeavouring
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From this reading She was looking down into Mount Street, W., and endeavouring to penetrate the gloom of a raw evening towards the end of March.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
ETC
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the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She was looking down into Mount Street, W., and endeavouring to penetrate the gloom of a raw evening towards the end of March.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident that the lady was expecting some one, for there were two cups and saucers on a well-equipped tea-table, placed between the sofa and a cheerful log fire.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading It was evident that the lady was expecting some one, for there were two cups and saucers on a well-equipped tea-table, placed between the sofa and a cheerful log fire.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
start firing a weapon
From this reading It was evident that the lady was expecting some one, for there were two cups and saucers on a well-equipped tea-table, placed between the sofa and a cheerful log fire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was evident that the lady was expecting some one, for there were two cups and saucers on a well-equipped tea-table, placed between the sofa and a cheerful log fire.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading She was looking down into Mount Street, W., and endeavouring to penetrate the gloom of a raw evening towards the end of March.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DIANA BARRINGTON A BIRD OF PASSAGE BEYOND THE PALE HER OWN PEOPLE THE CAT’S-PAW THE COMPANY’S SERVANT KATHERINE THE ARROGANT BABES IN THE WOOD, ETC.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was looking down into Mount Street, W., and endeavouring to penetrate the gloom of a raw evening towards the end of March.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evident that the lady was expecting some one, for there were two cups and saucers on a well-equipped tea-table, placed between the sofa and a cheerful log fire.
jerkverbUS /dʒɜːrk/
pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
KATHERINE
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From this reading DIANA BARRINGTON A BIRD OF PASSAGE BEYOND THE PALE HER OWN PEOPLE THE CAT’S-PAW THE COMPANY’S SERVANT KATHERINE THE ARROGANT BABES IN THE WOOD, ETC.
Kesters
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From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
hear with intention
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading It was evident that the lady was expecting some one, for there were two cups and saucers on a well-equipped tea-table, placed between the sofa and a cheerful log fire.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She was looking down into Mount Street, W., and endeavouring to penetrate the gloom of a raw evening towards the end of March.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
march in a procession
From this reading She was looking down into Mount Street, W., and endeavouring to penetrate the gloom of a raw evening towards the end of March.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
attach to a support
From this reading She was looking down into Mount Street, W., and endeavouring to penetrate the gloom of a raw evening towards the end of March.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was evident that the lady was expecting some one, for there were two cups and saucers on a well-equipped tea-table, placed between the sofa and a cheerful log fire.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading DIANA BARRINGTON A BIRD OF PASSAGE BEYOND THE PALE HER OWN PEOPLE THE CAT’S-PAW THE COMPANY’S SERVANT KATHERINE THE ARROGANT BABES IN THE WOOD, ETC.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
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the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading DIANA BARRINGTON A BIRD OF PASSAGE BEYOND THE PALE HER OWN PEOPLE THE CAT’S-PAW THE COMPANY’S SERVANT KATHERINE THE ARROGANT BABES IN THE WOOD, ETC.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading She was looking down into Mount Street, W., and endeavouring to penetrate the gloom of a raw evening towards the end of March.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading DIANA BARRINGTON A BIRD OF PASSAGE BEYOND THE PALE HER OWN PEOPLE THE CAT’S-PAW THE COMPANY’S SERVANT KATHERINE THE ARROGANT BABES IN THE WOOD, ETC.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It was evident that the lady was expecting some one, for there were two cups and saucers on a well-equipped tea-table, placed between the sofa and a cheerful log fire.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading She was looking down into Mount Street, W., and endeavouring to penetrate the gloom of a raw evening towards the end of March.
reposing
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From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
saucersnounUS /ˈsɔːsərz/
plural of “saucer” — something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading It was evident that the lady was expecting some one, for there were two cups and saucers on a well-equipped tea-table, placed between the sofa and a cheerful log fire.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading It was evident that the lady was expecting some one, for there were two cups and saucers on a well-equipped tea-table, placed between the sofa and a cheerful log fire.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was evident that the lady was expecting some one, for there were two cups and saucers on a well-equipped tea-table, placed between the sofa and a cheerful log fire.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading She was looking down into Mount Street, W., and endeavouring to penetrate the gloom of a raw evening towards the end of March.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
tea-table
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From this reading It was evident that the lady was expecting some one, for there were two cups and saucers on a well-equipped tea-table, placed between the sofa and a cheerful log fire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident that the lady was expecting some one, for there were two cups and saucers on a well-equipped tea-table, placed between the sofa and a cheerful log fire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DIANA BARRINGTON A BIRD OF PASSAGE BEYOND THE PALE HER OWN PEOPLE THE CAT’S-PAW THE COMPANY’S SERVANT KATHERINE THE ARROGANT BABES IN THE WOOD, ETC.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was evident that the lady was expecting some one, for there were two cups and saucers on a well-equipped tea-table, placed between the sofa and a cheerful log fire.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
in the direction of
From this reading She was looking down into Mount Street, W., and endeavouring to penetrate the gloom of a raw evening towards the end of March.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was evident that the lady was expecting some one, for there were two cups and saucers on a well-equipped tea-table, placed between the sofa and a cheerful log fire.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading She was looking down into Mount Street, W., and endeavouring to penetrate the gloom of a raw evening towards the end of March.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
well-earned
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From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
well-equipped
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From this reading It was evident that the lady was expecting some one, for there were two cups and saucers on a well-equipped tea-table, placed between the sofa and a cheerful log fire.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was evident that the lady was expecting some one, for there were two cups and saucers on a well-equipped tea-table, placed between the sofa and a cheerful log fire.
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 Nevertheless, her attention wandered from Anatole France; every few minutes she raised her head to listen intently, then, as a little silver clock chimed five thin strokes, she rose, went over to a window, and, with an impatient jerk, pulled aside the blind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After a day of strenuous social activities, Lady Kesters was enjoying a well-earned rest, reposing at full length on a luxurious Chesterfield, with cushions of old brocade piled at her back and a new French novel in her hand.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading DIANA BARRINGTON A BIRD OF PASSAGE BEYOND THE PALE HER OWN PEOPLE THE CAT’S-PAW THE COMPANY’S SERVANT KATHERINE THE ARROGANT BABES IN THE WOOD, ETC.
