used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
AmbernounUS /ˈæmbər/
a deep yellow color
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
Amber'snounUS /ˈæmbərz/
possessive form of “amber” — a deep yellow color
From this reading She scarcely made any response to Amber’s long kiss.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She scarcely made any response to Amber’s long kiss.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Resignation--that was the word which came to Amber’s mind when she held her friend by both hands and looked at her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Resignation--that was the word which came to Amber’s mind when she held her friend by both hands and looked at her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Resignation--that was the word which came to Amber’s mind when she held her friend by both hands and looked at her.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Josephine was paler than Amber had ever seen her, and she was certainly colder than she had ever known her.
colderadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldər/
comparative of “cold” — having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Josephine was paler than Amber had ever seen her, and she was certainly colder than she had ever known her.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading She was therefore slightly disappointed to learn that Miss West was at home and in the drawing-room with her ladyship.
drawing-room
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From this reading She was therefore slightly disappointed to learn that Miss West was at home and in the drawing-room with her ladyship.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
at any time
From this reading Josephine was paler than Amber had ever seen her, and she was certainly colder than she had ever known her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Resignation--that was the word which came to Amber’s mind when she held her friend by both hands and looked at her.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Resignation--that was the word which came to Amber’s mind when she held her friend by both hands and looked at her.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Resignation--that was the word which came to Amber’s mind when she held her friend by both hands and looked at her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
Josephine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
and nothing more
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading She scarcely made any response to Amber’s long kiss.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Josephine was paler than Amber had ever seen her, and she was certainly colder than she had ever known her.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading She was therefore slightly disappointed to learn that Miss West was at home and in the drawing-room with her ladyship.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading She was therefore slightly disappointed to learn that Miss West was at home and in the drawing-room with her ladyship.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She scarcely made any response to Amber’s long kiss.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Resignation--that was the word which came to Amber’s mind when she held her friend by both hands and looked at her.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
Lullworth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She scarcely made any response to Amber’s long kiss.
matchedadjectiveUS /mætʃt/
provided with a worthy adversary or competitor
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Resignation--that was the word which came to Amber’s mind when she held her friend by both hands and looked at her.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She was therefore slightly disappointed to learn that Miss West was at home and in the drawing-room with her ladyship.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
paler
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Josephine was paler than Amber had ever seen her, and she was certainly colder than she had ever known her.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
ResignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Resignation--that was the word which came to Amber’s mind when she held her friend by both hands and looked at her.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading She scarcely made any response to Amber’s long kiss.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
only a very short time before
From this reading She scarcely made any response to Amber’s long kiss.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Josephine was paler than Amber had ever seen her, and she was certainly colder than she had ever known her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
silksnounUS /sɪlks/
the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She was therefore slightly disappointed to learn that Miss West was at home and in the drawing-room with her ladyship.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Josephine was paler than Amber had ever seen her, and she was certainly colder than she had ever known her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading She was therefore slightly disappointed to learn that Miss West was at home and in the drawing-room with her ladyship.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading She was therefore slightly disappointed to learn that Miss West was at home and in the drawing-room with her ladyship.
at the time that
From this reading Resignation--that was the word which came to Amber’s mind when she held her friend by both hands and looked at her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Resignation--that was the word which came to Amber’s mind when she held her friend by both hands and looked at her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Resignation--that was the word which came to Amber’s mind when she held her friend by both hands and looked at her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Amber had been dwelling so much upon her philosophy and its development that she half hoped that Josephine was not at home: there was just a possibility that if Josephine was not at home, she, Amber, would get back to her own home in time to give Lord Lullworth a cup of tea on his return with the matched silks for her mother.
