used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her manner to me, at first, was a little confused and shy.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a short conversation we all three went to Lilian, who was in a little room on the ground-floor, fitted up as her study.
(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 After a short conversation we all three went to Lilian, who was in a little room on the ground-floor, fitted up as her study.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her manner to me, at first, was a little confused and shy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After a short conversation we all three went to Lilian, who was in a little room on the ground-floor, fitted up as her study.
Ashleigh
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From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh received us in the dining-room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her manner to me, at first, was a little confused and shy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I was glad to perceive that my interdict of the deathchamber had been respected.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But my companion soon communicated something of her own happy ease to her gentler friend.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading But my companion soon communicated something of her own happy ease to her gentler friend.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading But my companion soon communicated something of her own happy ease to her gentler friend.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Her manner to me, at first, was a little confused and shy.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading After a short conversation we all three went to Lilian, who was in a little room on the ground-floor, fitted up as her study.
deathchamber
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From this reading I was glad to perceive that my interdict of the deathchamber had been respected.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh received us in the dining-room.
move gently or carefully
From this reading But my companion soon communicated something of her own happy ease to her gentler friend.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her manner to me, at first, was a little confused and shy.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading After a short conversation we all three went to Lilian, who was in a little room on the ground-floor, fitted up as her study.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But my companion soon communicated something of her own happy ease to her gentler friend.
gentleradjectiveUS /ˈdʒentlər/
comparative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading But my companion soon communicated something of her own happy ease to her gentler friend.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I was glad to perceive that my interdict of the deathchamber had been respected.
ground-flooradjective
on the floor closest to level with the ground
From this reading After a short conversation we all three went to Lilian, who was in a little room on the ground-floor, fitted up as her study.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was glad to perceive that my interdict of the deathchamber had been respected.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading But my companion soon communicated something of her own happy ease to her gentler friend.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her manner to me, at first, was a little confused and shy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was glad to perceive that my interdict of the deathchamber had been respected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh received us in the dining-room.
interdictnounUS /ˈɪntərdɪkt/
an ecclesiastical censure by the Roman Catholic Church withdrawing certain sacraments and Christian burial from a person or all persons in a particular district
From this reading I was glad to perceive that my interdict of the deathchamber had been respected.
Lilian
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From this reading After a short conversation we all three went to Lilian, who was in a little room on the ground-floor, fitted up as her study.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her manner to me, at first, was a little confused and shy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her manner to me, at first, was a little confused and shy.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her manner to me, at first, was a little confused and shy.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh received us in the dining-room.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But my companion soon communicated something of her own happy ease to her gentler friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But my companion soon communicated something of her own happy ease to her gentler friend.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After a short conversation we all three went to Lilian, who was in a little room on the ground-floor, fitted up as her study.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But my companion soon communicated something of her own happy ease to her gentler friend.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading I was glad to perceive that my interdict of the deathchamber had been respected.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh received us in the dining-room.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading I was glad to perceive that my interdict of the deathchamber had been respected.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading After a short conversation we all three went to Lilian, who was in a little room on the ground-floor, fitted up as her study.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading After a short conversation we all three went to Lilian, who was in a little room on the ground-floor, fitted up as her study.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading Her manner to me, at first, was a little confused and shy.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But my companion soon communicated something of her own happy ease to her gentler friend.
in the near future
From this reading But my companion soon communicated something of her own happy ease to her gentler friend.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading After a short conversation we all three went to Lilian, who was in a little room on the ground-floor, fitted up as her study.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was glad to perceive that my interdict of the deathchamber had been respected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh received us in the dining-room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After a short conversation we all three went to Lilian, who was in a little room on the ground-floor, fitted up as her study.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her manner to me, at first, was a little confused and shy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After a short conversation we all three went to Lilian, who was in a little room on the ground-floor, fitted up as her study.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Ashleigh received us in the dining-room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her manner to me, at first, was a little confused and shy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After a short conversation we all three went to Lilian, who was in a little room on the ground-floor, fitted up as her study.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After a short conversation we all three went to Lilian, who was in a little room on the ground-floor, fitted up as her study.
which person or people
From this reading After a short conversation we all three went to Lilian, who was in a little room on the ground-floor, fitted up as her study.
