used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Chapter XV_ A MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE Anna looked about her admiringly.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Chapter XV_ A MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE Anna looked about her admiringly.
admiringlyadverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋli/
with admiration
From this reading _Chapter XV_ A MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE Anna looked about her admiringly.
alcovenounUS /ˈælkoʊv/
a small recess opening off a larger room
From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
(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 The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading _Chapter XV_ A MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE Anna looked about her admiringly.
Annabel
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From this reading Through an open door was a glimpse of the bathroom--a vision of luxury, out of which Annabel herself, in a wonderful dressing-gown and followed by a maid presently appeared.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Through an open door was a glimpse of the bathroom--a vision of luxury, out of which Annabel herself, in a wonderful dressing-gown and followed by a maid presently appeared.
appliancesnounUS /əˈplaɪənsəz/
plural of “appliance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was just such a bedroom as she would have chosen for herself.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "Too bad to keep you waiting," Annabel exclaimed.
bathroomnounUS /ˈbæθruːm/
a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet
From this reading Through an open door was a glimpse of the bathroom--a vision of luxury, out of which Annabel herself, in a wonderful dressing-gown and followed by a maid presently appeared.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading It was just such a bedroom as she would have chosen for herself.
bedsteadnoun
the framework of a bed
From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Through an open door was a glimpse of the bathroom--a vision of luxury, out of which Annabel herself, in a wonderful dressing-gown and followed by a maid presently appeared.
CERTIFICATEnounUS /sərˈtɪfɪkət/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading _Chapter XV_ A MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE Anna looked about her admiringly.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading _Chapter XV_ A MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE Anna looked about her admiringly.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading It was just such a bedroom as she would have chosen for herself.
colouringnounUS /ˈkʌlərrɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
daintilyadverbUS /ˈdeɪntəliː/
in a dainty and fastidious manner
From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
daintinessnoun
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Through an open door was a glimpse of the bathroom--a vision of luxury, out of which Annabel herself, in a wonderful dressing-gown and followed by a maid presently appeared.
dressing-gown
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From this reading Through an open door was a glimpse of the bathroom--a vision of luxury, out of which Annabel herself, in a wonderful dressing-gown and followed by a maid presently appeared.
dressing-table
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From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Too bad to keep you waiting," Annabel exclaimed.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Through an open door was a glimpse of the bathroom--a vision of luxury, out of which Annabel herself, in a wonderful dressing-gown and followed by a maid presently appeared.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was just such a bedroom as she would have chosen for herself.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
a quick look
From this reading Through an open door was a glimpse of the bathroom--a vision of luxury, out of which Annabel herself, in a wonderful dressing-gown and followed by a maid presently appeared.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was just such a bedroom as she would have chosen for herself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Chapter XV_ A MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE Anna looked about her admiringly.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was just such a bedroom as she would have chosen for herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Through an open door was a glimpse of the bathroom--a vision of luxury, out of which Annabel herself, in a wonderful dressing-gown and followed by a maid presently appeared.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was just such a bedroom as she would have chosen for herself.
and nothing more
From this reading It was just such a bedroom as she would have chosen for herself.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Too bad to keep you waiting," Annabel exclaimed.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
litteredadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərd/
filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish
From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
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 The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _Chapter XV_ A MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE Anna looked about her admiringly.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Through an open door was a glimpse of the bathroom--a vision of luxury, out of which Annabel herself, in a wonderful dressing-gown and followed by a maid presently appeared.
a female domestic
From this reading Through an open door was a glimpse of the bathroom--a vision of luxury, out of which Annabel herself, in a wonderful dressing-gown and followed by a maid presently appeared.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading _Chapter XV_ A MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE Anna looked about her admiringly.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Through an open door was a glimpse of the bathroom--a vision of luxury, out of which Annabel herself, in a wonderful dressing-gown and followed by a maid presently appeared.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Through an open door was a glimpse of the bathroom--a vision of luxury, out of which Annabel herself, in a wonderful dressing-gown and followed by a maid presently appeared.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
in the near future
From this reading Through an open door was a glimpse of the bathroom--a vision of luxury, out of which Annabel herself, in a wonderful dressing-gown and followed by a maid presently appeared.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was just such a bedroom as she would have chosen for herself.
with low volume
From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was just such a bedroom as she would have chosen for herself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through an open door was a glimpse of the bathroom--a vision of luxury, out of which Annabel herself, in a wonderful dressing-gown and followed by a maid presently appeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Too bad to keep you waiting," Annabel exclaimed.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Too bad to keep you waiting," Annabel exclaimed.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Through an open door was a glimpse of the bathroom--a vision of luxury, out of which Annabel herself, in a wonderful dressing-gown and followed by a maid presently appeared.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "Too bad to keep you waiting," Annabel exclaimed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was just such a bedroom as she would have chosen for herself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
a Caucasian
From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The colouring was green and white, with softly shaded electric lights, an alcove bedstead, which was a miracle of daintiness, white furniture, and a long low dressing-table littered all over with a multitude of daintily fashioned toilet appliances.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Through an open door was a glimpse of the bathroom--a vision of luxury, out of which Annabel herself, in a wonderful dressing-gown and followed by a maid presently appeared.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was just such a bedroom as she would have chosen for herself.
XVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading _Chapter XV_ A MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE Anna looked about her admiringly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Too bad to keep you waiting," Annabel exclaimed.
