used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A lady dressed in a loose green gown was seated in an easy-chair before the open fire, and she did not rise as I entered, doubtless because her lap was full of knitting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading "Take him to his room, Sally, and see that he has a bath and change of clothing.
for the reason that
From this reading A lady dressed in a loose green gown was seated in an easy-chair before the open fire, and she did not rise as I entered, doubtless because her lap was full of knitting.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A lady dressed in a loose green gown was seated in an easy-chair before the open fire, and she did not rise as I entered, doubtless because her lap was full of knitting.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I'm sure he needs both."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "Take him to his room, Sally, and see that he has a bath and change of clothing.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Gracious, how wet the child is!" she cried, looking me over critically.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading "Take him to his room, Sally, and see that he has a bath and change of clothing.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Gracious, how wet the child is!" she cried, looking me over critically.
criticallyadverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəli/
in a critical manner
From this reading "Gracious, how wet the child is!" she cried, looking me over critically.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A lady dressed in a loose green gown was seated in an easy-chair before the open fire, and she did not rise as I entered, doubtless because her lap was full of knitting.
dismallyadverbUS /ˈdɪzməli/
in a cheerless manner
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading A lady dressed in a loose green gown was seated in an easy-chair before the open fire, and she did not rise as I entered, doubtless because her lap was full of knitting.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading A lady dressed in a loose green gown was seated in an easy-chair before the open fire, and she did not rise as I entered, doubtless because her lap was full of knitting.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
easy-chair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lady dressed in a loose green gown was seated in an easy-chair before the open fire, and she did not rise as I entered, doubtless because her lap was full of knitting.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A lady dressed in a loose green gown was seated in an easy-chair before the open fire, and she did not rise as I entered, doubtless because her lap was full of knitting.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A lady dressed in a loose green gown was seated in an easy-chair before the open fire, and she did not rise as I entered, doubtless because her lap was full of knitting.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A lady dressed in a loose green gown was seated in an easy-chair before the open fire, and she did not rise as I entered, doubtless because her lap was full of knitting.
a quick look
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading A lady dressed in a loose green gown was seated in an easy-chair before the open fire, and she did not rise as I entered, doubtless because her lap was full of knitting.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading "Gracious, how wet the child is!" she cried, looking me over critically.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading A lady dressed in a loose green gown was seated in an easy-chair before the open fire, and she did not rise as I entered, doubtless because her lap was full of knitting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Take him to his room, Sally, and see that he has a bath and change of clothing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Take him to his room, Sally, and see that he has a bath and change of clothing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A lady dressed in a loose green gown was seated in an easy-chair before the open fire, and she did not rise as I entered, doubtless because her lap was full of knitting.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Take him to his room, Sally, and see that he has a bath and change of clothing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Take him to his room, Sally, and see that he has a bath and change of clothing.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Gracious, how wet the child is!" she cried, looking me over critically.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm sure he needs both."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Gracious, how wet the child is!" she cried, looking me over critically.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
knittingnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading A lady dressed in a loose green gown was seated in an easy-chair before the open fire, and she did not rise as I entered, doubtless because her lap was full of knitting.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A lady dressed in a loose green gown was seated in an easy-chair before the open fire, and she did not rise as I entered, doubtless because her lap was full of knitting.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading A lady dressed in a loose green gown was seated in an easy-chair before the open fire, and she did not rise as I entered, doubtless because her lap was full of knitting.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Gracious, how wet the child is!" she cried, looking me over critically.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading A lady dressed in a loose green gown was seated in an easy-chair before the open fire, and she did not rise as I entered, doubtless because her lap was full of knitting.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Gracious, how wet the child is!" she cried, looking me over critically.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading I'm sure he needs both."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A lady dressed in a loose green gown was seated in an easy-chair before the open fire, and she did not rise as I entered, doubtless because her lap was full of knitting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A lady dressed in a loose green gown was seated in an easy-chair before the open fire, and she did not rise as I entered, doubtless because her lap was full of knitting.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Gracious, how wet the child is!" she cried, looking me over critically.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
move upward
From this reading A lady dressed in a loose green gown was seated in an easy-chair before the open fire, and she did not rise as I entered, doubtless because her lap was full of knitting.
Riverview
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Take him to his room, Sally, and see that he has a bath and change of clothing.
done under pressure
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading "Take him to his room, Sally, and see that he has a bath and change of clothing.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading A lady dressed in a loose green gown was seated in an easy-chair before the open fire, and she did not rise as I entered, doubtless because her lap was full of knitting.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Take him to his room, Sally, and see that he has a bath and change of clothing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A lady dressed in a loose green gown was seated in an easy-chair before the open fire, and she did not rise as I entered, doubtless because her lap was full of knitting.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I'm sure he needs both."
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
carry out
From this reading "Take him to his room, Sally, and see that he has a bath and change of clothing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Take him to his room, Sally, and see that he has a bath and change of clothing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading "Gracious, how wet the child is!" she cried, looking me over critically.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE The rain was falling dismally as the coach in which I had made the journey rolled up the drive to Riverview, and I caught but a glimpse of the house as I was rushed up the steps and into the wide hall.
