the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Trix had not yet put in an appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOONLIGHT AND THEORIES The little party of two men and two women were assembled in the drawing-room.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Trix had not yet put in an appearance.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading Trix invariably saved her reputation for punctuality by appearing on the last stroke.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading Miss Tibbutt and Father Dormer were sitting on the sofa; Pia was in an armchair near the open window, and Doctor Hilary was standing on the hearthrug.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading MOONLIGHT AND THEORIES The little party of two men and two women were assembled in the drawing-room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, then, the dinner gong had not sounded.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Trix invariably saved her reputation for punctuality by appearing on the last stroke.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading But, then, the dinner gong had not sounded.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Miss Tibbutt and Father Dormer were sitting on the sofa; Pia was in an armchair near the open window, and Doctor Hilary was standing on the hearthrug.
DormernounUS /ˈdɔːrmər/
a gabled extension built out from a sloping roof to accommodate a vertical window
From this reading Miss Tibbutt and Father Dormer were sitting on the sofa; Pia was in an armchair near the open window, and Doctor Hilary was standing on the hearthrug.
drawing-room
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From this reading MOONLIGHT AND THEORIES The little party of two men and two women were assembled in the drawing-room.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Miss Tibbutt and Father Dormer were sitting on the sofa; Pia was in an armchair near the open window, and Doctor Hilary was standing on the hearthrug.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Trix invariably saved her reputation for punctuality by appearing on the last stroke.
gongnounUS /ɡɔːŋ/
a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
From this reading But, then, the dinner gong had not sounded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Trix had not yet put in an appearance.
hearthrugnoun
a rug spread out in front of a fireplace
From this reading Miss Tibbutt and Father Dormer were sitting on the sofa; Pia was in an armchair near the open window, and Doctor Hilary was standing on the hearthrug.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Trix invariably saved her reputation for punctuality by appearing on the last stroke.
Hilary
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From this reading Miss Tibbutt and Father Dormer were sitting on the sofa; Pia was in an armchair near the open window, and Doctor Hilary was standing on the hearthrug.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MOONLIGHT AND THEORIES The little party of two men and two women were assembled in the drawing-room.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Trix invariably saved her reputation for punctuality by appearing on the last stroke.
immediately past
From this reading Trix invariably saved her reputation for punctuality by appearing on the last stroke.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MOONLIGHT AND THEORIES The little party of two men and two women were assembled in the drawing-room.
the force of workers available
From this reading MOONLIGHT AND THEORIES The little party of two men and two women were assembled in the drawing-room.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Tibbutt and Father Dormer were sitting on the sofa; Pia was in an armchair near the open window, and Doctor Hilary was standing on the hearthrug.
the light of the Moon
From this reading MOONLIGHT AND THEORIES The little party of two men and two women were assembled in the drawing-room.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Miss Tibbutt and Father Dormer were sitting on the sofa; Pia was in an armchair near the open window, and Doctor Hilary was standing on the hearthrug.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Trix had not yet put in an appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MOONLIGHT AND THEORIES The little party of two men and two women were assembled in the drawing-room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Trix invariably saved her reputation for punctuality by appearing on the last stroke.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Miss Tibbutt and Father Dormer were sitting on the sofa; Pia was in an armchair near the open window, and Doctor Hilary was standing on the hearthrug.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading MOONLIGHT AND THEORIES The little party of two men and two women were assembled in the drawing-room.
PianounUS /ˈpiːə/
perennial herb of East Indies to Polynesia and Australia; cultivated for its large edible root yielding Otaheite arrowroot starch
From this reading Miss Tibbutt and Father Dormer were sitting on the sofa; Pia was in an armchair near the open window, and Doctor Hilary was standing on the hearthrug.
punctualitynounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈælɪti/
the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time
From this reading Trix invariably saved her reputation for punctuality by appearing on the last stroke.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Trix had not yet put in an appearance.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Trix invariably saved her reputation for punctuality by appearing on the last stroke.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Trix invariably saved her reputation for punctuality by appearing on the last stroke.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Miss Tibbutt and Father Dormer were sitting on the sofa; Pia was in an armchair near the open window, and Doctor Hilary was standing on the hearthrug.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Miss Tibbutt and Father Dormer were sitting on the sofa; Pia was in an armchair near the open window, and Doctor Hilary was standing on the hearthrug.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading But, then, the dinner gong had not sounded.
having a supporting base
From this reading Miss Tibbutt and Father Dormer were sitting on the sofa; Pia was in an armchair near the open window, and Doctor Hilary was standing on the hearthrug.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Trix invariably saved her reputation for punctuality by appearing on the last stroke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOONLIGHT AND THEORIES The little party of two men and two women were assembled in the drawing-room.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But, then, the dinner gong had not sounded.
THEORIESnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading MOONLIGHT AND THEORIES The little party of two men and two women were assembled in the drawing-room.
Tibbutt
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From this reading Miss Tibbutt and Father Dormer were sitting on the sofa; Pia was in an armchair near the open window, and Doctor Hilary was standing on the hearthrug.
Trix
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From this reading Trix had not yet put in an appearance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading MOONLIGHT AND THEORIES The little party of two men and two women were assembled in the drawing-room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Tibbutt and Father Dormer were sitting on the sofa; Pia was in an armchair near the open window, and Doctor Hilary was standing on the hearthrug.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MOONLIGHT AND THEORIES The little party of two men and two women were assembled in the drawing-room.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Miss Tibbutt and Father Dormer were sitting on the sofa; Pia was in an armchair near the open window, and Doctor Hilary was standing on the hearthrug.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading MOONLIGHT AND THEORIES The little party of two men and two women were assembled in the drawing-room.
but in spite of that
From this reading Trix had not yet put in an appearance.
