used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They liked Anne, and their manner towards her expressed a kindliness and sympathy for which she was grateful.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading From time to time, she took a book from one of the shelves, opened it, glanced at a page that was meaningless, and unconscious of her action, replaced the volume.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Dinner was served as usual by the quiet maids, whose demeanour since the death of their mistress, had assumed an added shade of decorous gravity.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She wandered into the library again after her lonely meal, and began to pace the floor aimlessly.
anew
From this reading She wandered into the library again after her lonely meal, and began to pace the floor aimlessly.
aimlesslyadverbUS /ˈeɪmləsli/
without aim; in an aimless manner
From this reading She wandered into the library again after her lonely meal, and began to pace the floor aimlessly.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To-night, she scarcely noticed their solicitude, and the dishes they set before her were taken away almost untasted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dinner was served as usual by the quiet maids, whose demeanour since the death of their mistress, had assumed an added shade of decorous gravity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They liked Anne, and their manner towards her expressed a kindliness and sympathy for which she was grateful.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading They liked Anne, and their manner towards her expressed a kindliness and sympathy for which she was grateful.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dinner was served as usual by the quiet maids, whose demeanour since the death of their mistress, had assumed an added shade of decorous gravity.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Dinner was served as usual by the quiet maids, whose demeanour since the death of their mistress, had assumed an added shade of decorous gravity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From time to time, she took a book from one of the shelves, opened it, glanced at a page that was meaningless, and unconscious of her action, replaced the volume.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading To-night, she scarcely noticed their solicitude, and the dishes they set before her were taken away almost untasted.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading To-night, she scarcely noticed their solicitude, and the dishes they set before her were taken away almost untasted.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She wandered into the library again after her lonely meal, and began to pace the floor aimlessly.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading From time to time, she took a book from one of the shelves, opened it, glanced at a page that was meaningless, and unconscious of her action, replaced the volume.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dinner was served as usual by the quiet maids, whose demeanour since the death of their mistress, had assumed an added shade of decorous gravity.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Dinner was served as usual by the quiet maids, whose demeanour since the death of their mistress, had assumed an added shade of decorous gravity.
decorousadjectiveUS /ˈdekərəs/
characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct
From this reading Dinner was served as usual by the quiet maids, whose demeanour since the death of their mistress, had assumed an added shade of decorous gravity.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Dinner was served as usual by the quiet maids, whose demeanour since the death of their mistress, had assumed an added shade of decorous gravity.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Dinner was served as usual by the quiet maids, whose demeanour since the death of their mistress, had assumed an added shade of decorous gravity.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading To-night, she scarcely noticed their solicitude, and the dishes they set before her were taken away almost untasted.
communicated in words
From this reading They liked Anne, and their manner towards her expressed a kindliness and sympathy for which she was grateful.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading She wandered into the library again after her lonely meal, and began to pace the floor aimlessly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They liked Anne, and their manner towards her expressed a kindliness and sympathy for which she was grateful.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From time to time, she took a book from one of the shelves, opened it, glanced at a page that was meaningless, and unconscious of her action, replaced the volume.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading From time to time, she took a book from one of the shelves, opened it, glanced at a page that was meaningless, and unconscious of her action, replaced the volume.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading They liked Anne, and their manner towards her expressed a kindliness and sympathy for which she was grateful.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading Dinner was served as usual by the quiet maids, whose demeanour since the death of their mistress, had assumed an added shade of decorous gravity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dinner was served as usual by the quiet maids, whose demeanour since the death of their mistress, had assumed an added shade of decorous gravity.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They liked Anne, and their manner towards her expressed a kindliness and sympathy for which she was grateful.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She wandered into the library again after her lonely meal, and began to pace the floor aimlessly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From time to time, she took a book from one of the shelves, opened it, glanced at a page that was meaningless, and unconscious of her action, replaced the volume.
kindlinessnoun
friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition
From this reading They liked Anne, and their manner towards her expressed a kindliness and sympathy for which she was grateful.
a room where books are kept
From this reading She wandered into the library again after her lonely meal, and began to pace the floor aimlessly.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading They liked Anne, and their manner towards her expressed a kindliness and sympathy for which she was grateful.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading She wandered into the library again after her lonely meal, and began to pace the floor aimlessly.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading Dinner was served as usual by the quiet maids, whose demeanour since the death of their mistress, had assumed an added shade of decorous gravity.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They liked Anne, and their manner towards her expressed a kindliness and sympathy for which she was grateful.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading She wandered into the library again after her lonely meal, and began to pace the floor aimlessly.
meaninglessadjectiveUS /ˈmiːnɪŋləs/
having no meaning or direction or purpose
From this reading From time to time, she took a book from one of the shelves, opened it, glanced at a page that was meaningless, and unconscious of her action, replaced the volume.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Dinner was served as usual by the quiet maids, whose demeanour since the death of their mistress, had assumed an added shade of decorous gravity.
being perceived or observed
From this reading To-night, she scarcely noticed their solicitude, and the dishes they set before her were taken away almost untasted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dinner was served as usual by the quiet maids, whose demeanour since the death of their mistress, had assumed an added shade of decorous gravity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From time to time, she took a book from one of the shelves, opened it, glanced at a page that was meaningless, and unconscious of her action, replaced the volume.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading From time to time, she took a book from one of the shelves, opened it, glanced at a page that was meaningless, and unconscious of her action, replaced the volume.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading She wandered into the library again after her lonely meal, and began to pace the floor aimlessly.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading From time to time, she took a book from one of the shelves, opened it, glanced at a page that was meaningless, and unconscious of her action, replaced the volume.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Dinner was served as usual by the quiet maids, whose demeanour since the death of their mistress, had assumed an added shade of decorous gravity.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading From time to time, she took a book from one of the shelves, opened it, glanced at a page that was meaningless, and unconscious of her action, replaced the volume.
only a very short time before
From this reading To-night, she scarcely noticed their solicitude, and the dishes they set before her were taken away almost untasted.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Dinner was served as usual by the quiet maids, whose demeanour since the death of their mistress, had assumed an added shade of decorous gravity.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading To-night, she scarcely noticed their solicitude, and the dishes they set before her were taken away almost untasted.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Dinner was served as usual by the quiet maids, whose demeanour since the death of their mistress, had assumed an added shade of decorous gravity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They liked Anne, and their manner towards her expressed a kindliness and sympathy for which she was grateful.
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading From time to time, she took a book from one of the shelves, opened it, glanced at a page that was meaningless, and unconscious of her action, replaced the volume.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Dinner was served as usual by the quiet maids, whose demeanour since the death of their mistress, had assumed an added shade of decorous gravity.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading To-night, she scarcely noticed their solicitude, and the dishes they set before her were taken away almost untasted.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading They liked Anne, and their manner towards her expressed a kindliness and sympathy for which she was grateful.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading To-night, she scarcely noticed their solicitude, and the dishes they set before her were taken away almost untasted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From time to time, she took a book from one of the shelves, opened it, glanced at a page that was meaningless, and unconscious of her action, replaced the volume.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dinner was served as usual by the quiet maids, whose demeanour since the death of their mistress, had assumed an added shade of decorous gravity.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Dinner was served as usual by the quiet maids, whose demeanour since the death of their mistress, had assumed an added shade of decorous gravity.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They liked Anne, and their manner towards her expressed a kindliness and sympathy for which she was grateful.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From time to time, she took a book from one of the shelves, opened it, glanced at a page that was meaningless, and unconscious of her action, replaced the volume.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She wandered into the library again after her lonely meal, and began to pace the floor aimlessly.
To-night
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From this reading To-night, she scarcely noticed their solicitude, and the dishes they set before her were taken away almost untasted.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading From time to time, she took a book from one of the shelves, opened it, glanced at a page that was meaningless, and unconscious of her action, replaced the volume.
in the direction of
From this reading They liked Anne, and their manner towards her expressed a kindliness and sympathy for which she was grateful.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading From time to time, she took a book from one of the shelves, opened it, glanced at a page that was meaningless, and unconscious of her action, replaced the volume.
untastedadjective
still full
From this reading To-night, she scarcely noticed their solicitude, and the dishes they set before her were taken away almost untasted.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Dinner was served as usual by the quiet maids, whose demeanour since the death of their mistress, had assumed an added shade of decorous gravity.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading From time to time, she took a book from one of the shelves, opened it, glanced at a page that was meaningless, and unconscious of her action, replaced the volume.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading She wandered into the library again after her lonely meal, and began to pace the floor aimlessly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dinner was served as usual by the quiet maids, whose demeanour since the death of their mistress, had assumed an added shade of decorous gravity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To-night, she scarcely noticed their solicitude, and the dishes they set before her were taken away almost untasted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They liked Anne, and their manner towards her expressed a kindliness and sympathy for which she was grateful.
belonging to which person
From this reading Dinner was served as usual by the quiet maids, whose demeanour since the death of their mistress, had assumed an added shade of decorous gravity.
