used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
admittingverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Miss Parrett was no more; a sudden attack of “her bronchitis”--she always spoke as if it were an exclusive possession--had hurried her out of existence.
a quantity of money
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Miss Parrett was no more; a sudden attack of “her bronchitis”--she always spoke as if it were an exclusive possession--had hurried her out of existence.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
bequeathedverbUS /bəˈkwiːθt/
past form of “bequeath” — leave or give by will after one's death
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
bronchitisnounUS /brɑːŋˈkaɪtəs/
inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes
From this reading Miss Parrett was no more; a sudden attack of “her bronchitis”--she always spoke as if it were an exclusive possession--had hurried her out of existence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
clatteringverbUS /ˈklætərɪŋ/
-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
creakverbUS /kriːk/
make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
crêpe-de-chine
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From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
dark-eyed
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From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
dearly loved
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
debatedverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading Miss Parrett was no more; a sudden attack of “her bronchitis”--she always spoke as if it were an exclusive possession--had hurried her out of existence.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Miss Parrett was no more; a sudden attack of “her bronchitis”--she always spoke as if it were an exclusive possession--had hurried her out of existence.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
set up or found
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
a young female
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Parrett was no more; a sudden attack of “her bronchitis”--she always spoke as if it were an exclusive possession--had hurried her out of existence.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
hatchment
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From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Parrett was no more; a sudden attack of “her bronchitis”--she always spoke as if it were an exclusive possession--had hurried her out of existence.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Miss Parrett was no more; a sudden attack of “her bronchitis”--she always spoke as if it were an exclusive possession--had hurried her out of existence.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Miss Parrett was no more; a sudden attack of “her bronchitis”--she always spoke as if it were an exclusive possession--had hurried her out of existence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
instigatedverbUS /ˈɪnstəɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “instigate” — provoke or stir up
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
Lossiemouth
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From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
a female domestic
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
Major-Generalnoun
a general officer ranking above a brigadier general and below a lieutenant general
From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
mementonounUS /mɪˈmentoʊ/
a reminder of past events
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
monumentnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Miss Parrett was no more; a sudden attack of “her bronchitis”--she always spoke as if it were an exclusive possession--had hurried her out of existence.
Morven
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From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
murmuringnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
not any; not one
From this reading Miss Parrett was no more; a sudden attack of “her bronchitis”--she always spoke as if it were an exclusive possession--had hurried her out of existence.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
oarnounUS /ɔːr/
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Miss Parrett was no more; a sudden attack of “her bronchitis”--she always spoke as if it were an exclusive possession--had hurried her out of existence.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
Parrett
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From this reading Miss Parrett was no more; a sudden attack of “her bronchitis”--she always spoke as if it were an exclusive possession--had hurried her out of existence.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Miss Parrett was no more; a sudden attack of “her bronchitis”--she always spoke as if it were an exclusive possession--had hurried her out of existence.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
registerverbUS /ˈredʒɪstər/
record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
REINSTATEDverbUS /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪtɪd/
past form of “reinstate” — restore to the previous state or rank
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
seagullnounUS /ˈsiːɡʌl/
mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short legs
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Parrett was no more; a sudden attack of “her bronchitis”--she always spoke as if it were an exclusive possession--had hurried her out of existence.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Miss Parrett was no more; a sudden attack of “her bronchitis”--she always spoke as if it were an exclusive possession--had hurried her out of existence.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
studsnounUS /stʌdz/
plural of “stud” — a man who is virile and sexually active
From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Miss Parrett was no more; a sudden attack of “her bronchitis”--she always spoke as if it were an exclusive possession--had hurried her out of existence.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
Susan
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From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
a Caucasian
From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
white-moustached
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From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
belonging to which person
From this reading At a table in one corner a party of three were seated--a party that were, as a rule, accorded an unusual and flattering amount of attention--a white-moustached soldier, a dignified, elderly lady (whose grey hair was undoubtedly dressed by a maid), and a remarkably pretty, dark-eyed girl.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
Wiggens
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From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading REINSTATED It was dinner time in one of the larger hotels at Lossiemouth--a soft September evening, the windows stood wide, admitting the warm salt air, and above the clattering of plates and voices, one occasionally caught the murmuring of the North Atlantic, the creak of an oar, or the scream of a seagull.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had, however, executed her will, and after elaborate directions respecting her funeral, her monument, and her hatchment, it was found that she had bequeathed all she possessed to her sister Susan, with the exception of her automobile, which was left to her dear friend, Mrs. Maria Wiggens; and whether this memento was instigated by generosity or malice, is a debated question until the present hour.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading They were in mourning, but nothing so deep as to suggest an overwhelming calamity; the young lady wore white, the elder black crêpe-de-chine, the man black studs and a black tie, and their names in the hotel register were “Major-General, Mrs., and Miss Morven, London.”
