used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She opened a door at the back of the central hall and found herself in a pillared corridor with a door at either end.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Both rooms were open, and as a blue cloud hung about the entrance to the left, she turned to what proved to be the library of Capheaton.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Here, indeed, as Isabel was to learn, Lady Victoria held daily conference with her housekeeper and stewards, interviewed the women of the tenantry, and those active and philanthropic ladies of every district that aspire to carry the burdens of others.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She opened a door at the back of the central hall and found herself in a pillared corridor with a door at either end.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading It was a square light apartment, with the orthodox number of books, but with so many desks and writing-tables that it looked more like the business corner of the mansion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Both rooms were open, and as a blue cloud hung about the entrance to the left, she turned to what proved to be the library of Capheaton.
aspireverbUS /əˈspaɪr/
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
From this reading Here, indeed, as Isabel was to learn, Lady Victoria held daily conference with her housekeeper and stewards, interviewed the women of the tenantry, and those active and philanthropic ladies of every district that aspire to carry the burdens of others.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She opened a door at the back of the central hall and found herself in a pillared corridor with a door at either end.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She opened a door at the back of the central hall and found herself in a pillared corridor with a door at either end.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Both rooms were open, and as a blue cloud hung about the entrance to the left, she turned to what proved to be the library of Capheaton.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Both rooms were open, and as a blue cloud hung about the entrance to the left, she turned to what proved to be the library of Capheaton.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading It was a square light apartment, with the orthodox number of books, but with so many desks and writing-tables that it looked more like the business corner of the mansion.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both rooms were open, and as a blue cloud hung about the entrance to the left, she turned to what proved to be the library of Capheaton.
burdensnounUS /ˈbɜːrdənz/
plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Here, indeed, as Isabel was to learn, Lady Victoria held daily conference with her housekeeper and stewards, interviewed the women of the tenantry, and those active and philanthropic ladies of every district that aspire to carry the burdens of others.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was a square light apartment, with the orthodox number of books, but with so many desks and writing-tables that it looked more like the business corner of the mansion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a square light apartment, with the orthodox number of books, but with so many desks and writing-tables that it looked more like the business corner of the mansion.
Capheaton
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From this reading Both rooms were open, and as a blue cloud hung about the entrance to the left, she turned to what proved to be the library of Capheaton.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Here, indeed, as Isabel was to learn, Lady Victoria held daily conference with her housekeeper and stewards, interviewed the women of the tenantry, and those active and philanthropic ladies of every district that aspire to carry the burdens of others.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading She opened a door at the back of the central hall and found herself in a pillared corridor with a door at either end.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Both rooms were open, and as a blue cloud hung about the entrance to the left, she turned to what proved to be the library of Capheaton.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Here, indeed, as Isabel was to learn, Lady Victoria held daily conference with her housekeeper and stewards, interviewed the women of the tenantry, and those active and philanthropic ladies of every district that aspire to carry the burdens of others.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It was a square light apartment, with the orthodox number of books, but with so many desks and writing-tables that it looked more like the business corner of the mansion.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading She opened a door at the back of the central hall and found herself in a pillared corridor with a door at either end.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Here, indeed, as Isabel was to learn, Lady Victoria held daily conference with her housekeeper and stewards, interviewed the women of the tenantry, and those active and philanthropic ladies of every district that aspire to carry the burdens of others.
desksnounUS /desks/
plural of “desk” — a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading It was a square light apartment, with the orthodox number of books, but with so many desks and writing-tables that it looked more like the business corner of the mansion.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Here, indeed, as Isabel was to learn, Lady Victoria held daily conference with her housekeeper and stewards, interviewed the women of the tenantry, and those active and philanthropic ladies of every district that aspire to carry the burdens of others.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She opened a door at the back of the central hall and found herself in a pillared corridor with a door at either end.
one or the other of two
From this reading She opened a door at the back of the central hall and found herself in a pillared corridor with a door at either end.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading She opened a door at the back of the central hall and found herself in a pillared corridor with a door at either end.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Both rooms were open, and as a blue cloud hung about the entrance to the left, she turned to what proved to be the library of Capheaton.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Here, indeed, as Isabel was to learn, Lady Victoria held daily conference with her housekeeper and stewards, interviewed the women of the tenantry, and those active and philanthropic ladies of every district that aspire to carry the burdens of others.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Here Gwynne kept his Blue Books and thought out his speeches, but it was not a favorite room with the guests.
set up or found
From this reading She opened a door at the back of the central hall and found herself in a pillared corridor with a door at either end.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Here Gwynne kept his Blue Books and thought out his speeches, but it was not a favorite room with the guests.
Gwynne
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From this reading Here Gwynne kept his Blue Books and thought out his speeches, but it was not a favorite room with the guests.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading She opened a door at the back of the central hall and found herself in a pillared corridor with a door at either end.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Here, indeed, as Isabel was to learn, Lady Victoria held daily conference with her housekeeper and stewards, interviewed the women of the tenantry, and those active and philanthropic ladies of every district that aspire to carry the burdens of others.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Here, indeed, as Isabel was to learn, Lady Victoria held daily conference with her housekeeper and stewards, interviewed the women of the tenantry, and those active and philanthropic ladies of every district that aspire to carry the burdens of others.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, indeed, as Isabel was to learn, Lady Victoria held daily conference with her housekeeper and stewards, interviewed the women of the tenantry, and those active and philanthropic ladies of every district that aspire to carry the burdens of others.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She opened a door at the back of the central hall and found herself in a pillared corridor with a door at either end.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here Gwynne kept his Blue Books and thought out his speeches, but it was not a favorite room with the guests.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading Here, indeed, as Isabel was to learn, Lady Victoria held daily conference with her housekeeper and stewards, interviewed the women of the tenantry, and those active and philanthropic ladies of every district that aspire to carry the burdens of others.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Both rooms were open, and as a blue cloud hung about the entrance to the left, she turned to what proved to be the library of Capheaton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She opened a door at the back of the central hall and found herself in a pillared corridor with a door at either end.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Here, indeed, as Isabel was to learn, Lady Victoria held daily conference with her housekeeper and stewards, interviewed the women of the tenantry, and those active and philanthropic ladies of every district that aspire to carry the burdens of others.
interviewedverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuːd/
past form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Here, indeed, as Isabel was to learn, Lady Victoria held daily conference with her housekeeper and stewards, interviewed the women of the tenantry, and those active and philanthropic ladies of every district that aspire to carry the burdens of others.
Isabel
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From this reading Here, indeed, as Isabel was to learn, Lady Victoria held daily conference with her housekeeper and stewards, interviewed the women of the tenantry, and those active and philanthropic ladies of every district that aspire to carry the burdens of others.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a square light apartment, with the orthodox number of books, but with so many desks and writing-tables that it looked more like the business corner of the mansion.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Here Gwynne kept his Blue Books and thought out his speeches, but it was not a favorite room with the guests.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Here, indeed, as Isabel was to learn, Lady Victoria held daily conference with her housekeeper and stewards, interviewed the women of the tenantry, and those active and philanthropic ladies of every district that aspire to carry the burdens of others.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Here, indeed, as Isabel was to learn, Lady Victoria held daily conference with her housekeeper and stewards, interviewed the women of the tenantry, and those active and philanthropic ladies of every district that aspire to carry the burdens of others.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Here, indeed, as Isabel was to learn, Lady Victoria held daily conference with her housekeeper and stewards, interviewed the women of the tenantry, and those active and philanthropic ladies of every district that aspire to carry the burdens of others.
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 Both rooms were open, and as a blue cloud hung about the entrance to the left, she turned to what proved to be the library of Capheaton.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Both rooms were open, and as a blue cloud hung about the entrance to the left, she turned to what proved to be the library of Capheaton.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was a square light apartment, with the orthodox number of books, but with so many desks and writing-tables that it looked more like the business corner of the mansion.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was a square light apartment, with the orthodox number of books, but with so many desks and writing-tables that it looked more like the business corner of the mansion.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was a square light apartment, with the orthodox number of books, but with so many desks and writing-tables that it looked more like the business corner of the mansion.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading It was a square light apartment, with the orthodox number of books, but with so many desks and writing-tables that it looked more like the business corner of the mansion.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was a square light apartment, with the orthodox number of books, but with so many desks and writing-tables that it looked more like the business corner of the mansion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was a square light apartment, with the orthodox number of books, but with so many desks and writing-tables that it looked more like the business corner of the mansion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Here Gwynne kept his Blue Books and thought out his speeches, but it was not a favorite room with the guests.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It was a square light apartment, with the orthodox number of books, but with so many desks and writing-tables that it looked more like the business corner of the mansion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She opened a door at the back of the central hall and found herself in a pillared corridor with a door at either end.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Both rooms were open, and as a blue cloud hung about the entrance to the left, she turned to what proved to be the library of Capheaton.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She opened a door at the back of the central hall and found herself in a pillared corridor with a door at either end.
orthodoxadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism
From this reading It was a square light apartment, with the orthodox number of books, but with so many desks and writing-tables that it looked more like the business corner of the mansion.
others
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From this reading Here, indeed, as Isabel was to learn, Lady Victoria held daily conference with her housekeeper and stewards, interviewed the women of the tenantry, and those active and philanthropic ladies of every district that aspire to carry the burdens of others.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Here Gwynne kept his Blue Books and thought out his speeches, but it was not a favorite room with the guests.
philanthropicadjectiveUS /ˌfɪlənˈθrɑːpɪk/
generous in assistance to the poor
From this reading Here, indeed, as Isabel was to learn, Lady Victoria held daily conference with her housekeeper and stewards, interviewed the women of the tenantry, and those active and philanthropic ladies of every district that aspire to carry the burdens of others.
pillaredadjectiveUS /ˈpɪlərd/
having pillars
From this reading She opened a door at the back of the central hall and found herself in a pillared corridor with a door at either end.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Both rooms were open, and as a blue cloud hung about the entrance to the left, she turned to what proved to be the library of Capheaton.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Here Gwynne kept his Blue Books and thought out his speeches, but it was not a favorite room with the guests.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Both rooms were open, and as a blue cloud hung about the entrance to the left, she turned to what proved to be the library of Capheaton.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She opened a door at the back of the central hall and found herself in a pillared corridor with a door at either end.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a square light apartment, with the orthodox number of books, but with so many desks and writing-tables that it looked more like the business corner of the mansion.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Here Gwynne kept his Blue Books and thought out his speeches, but it was not a favorite room with the guests.
make square
From this reading It was a square light apartment, with the orthodox number of books, but with so many desks and writing-tables that it looked more like the business corner of the mansion.
stewardsnounUS /ˈstuːərdz/
plural of “steward” — someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading Here, indeed, as Isabel was to learn, Lady Victoria held daily conference with her housekeeper and stewards, interviewed the women of the tenantry, and those active and philanthropic ladies of every district that aspire to carry the burdens of others.
tenantrynoun
tenants of an estate considered as a group
From this reading Here, indeed, as Isabel was to learn, Lady Victoria held daily conference with her housekeeper and stewards, interviewed the women of the tenantry, and those active and philanthropic ladies of every district that aspire to carry the burdens of others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a square light apartment, with the orthodox number of books, but with so many desks and writing-tables that it looked more like the business corner of the mansion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She opened a door at the back of the central hall and found herself in a pillared corridor with a door at either end.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Here, indeed, as Isabel was to learn, Lady Victoria held daily conference with her housekeeper and stewards, interviewed the women of the tenantry, and those active and philanthropic ladies of every district that aspire to carry the burdens of others.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Here Gwynne kept his Blue Books and thought out his speeches, but it was not a favorite room with the guests.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Both rooms were open, and as a blue cloud hung about the entrance to the left, she turned to what proved to be the library of Capheaton.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Both rooms were open, and as a blue cloud hung about the entrance to the left, she turned to what proved to be the library of Capheaton.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading Here, indeed, as Isabel was to learn, Lady Victoria held daily conference with her housekeeper and stewards, interviewed the women of the tenantry, and those active and philanthropic ladies of every district that aspire to carry the burdens of others.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a square light apartment, with the orthodox number of books, but with so many desks and writing-tables that it looked more like the business corner of the mansion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both rooms were open, and as a blue cloud hung about the entrance to the left, she turned to what proved to be the library of Capheaton.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Both rooms were open, and as a blue cloud hung about the entrance to the left, she turned to what proved to be the library of Capheaton.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She opened a door at the back of the central hall and found herself in a pillared corridor with a door at either end.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Here, indeed, as Isabel was to learn, Lady Victoria held daily conference with her housekeeper and stewards, interviewed the women of the tenantry, and those active and philanthropic ladies of every district that aspire to carry the burdens of others.
writing-tables
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From this reading It was a square light apartment, with the orthodox number of books, but with so many desks and writing-tables that it looked more like the business corner of the mansion.
