used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was sitting in front of her bedroom fire clad in a blue dressing-gown.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She had come into the room presumably for two minutes only, to see that Trix had all she wanted, but after she had fluttered for full ten minutes from dressing-table to bed, and back to dressing-table again, talking all the time, Trix had firmly pushed her into an armchair.
anew
From this reading She had come into the room presumably for two minutes only, to see that Trix had all she wanted, but after she had fluttered for full ten minutes from dressing-table to bed, and back to dressing-table again, talking all the time, Trix had firmly pushed her into an armchair.
(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 She had come into the room presumably for two minutes only, to see that Trix had all she wanted, but after she had fluttered for full ten minutes from dressing-table to bed, and back to dressing-table again, talking all the time, Trix had firmly pushed her into an armchair.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Miss Tibbutt was sitting in an armchair opposite to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading MIDNIGHT REFLECTIONS "Yes, Tibby angel, you were quite right."
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading Miss Tibbutt was sitting in an armchair opposite to her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She had come into the room presumably for two minutes only, to see that Trix had all she wanted, but after she had fluttered for full ten minutes from dressing-table to bed, and back to dressing-table again, talking all the time, Trix had firmly pushed her into an armchair.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading She had come into the room presumably for two minutes only, to see that Trix had all she wanted, but after she had fluttered for full ten minutes from dressing-table to bed, and back to dressing-table again, talking all the time, Trix had firmly pushed her into an armchair.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading She was sitting in front of her bedroom fire clad in a blue dressing-gown.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading She was sitting in front of her bedroom fire clad in a blue dressing-gown.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had come into the room presumably for two minutes only, to see that Trix had all she wanted, but after she had fluttered for full ten minutes from dressing-table to bed, and back to dressing-table again, talking all the time, Trix had firmly pushed her into an armchair.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading She was sitting in front of her bedroom fire clad in a blue dressing-gown.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had come into the room presumably for two minutes only, to see that Trix had all she wanted, but after she had fluttered for full ten minutes from dressing-table to bed, and back to dressing-table again, talking all the time, Trix had firmly pushed her into an armchair.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
dressing-gown
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From this reading She was sitting in front of her bedroom fire clad in a blue dressing-gown.
dressing-table
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From this reading She had come into the room presumably for two minutes only, to see that Trix had all she wanted, but after she had fluttered for full ten minutes from dressing-table to bed, and back to dressing-table again, talking all the time, Trix had firmly pushed her into an armchair.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
start firing a weapon
From this reading She was sitting in front of her bedroom fire clad in a blue dressing-gown.
with resolute determination
From this reading She had come into the room presumably for two minutes only, to see that Trix had all she wanted, but after she had fluttered for full ten minutes from dressing-table to bed, and back to dressing-table again, talking all the time, Trix had firmly pushed her into an armchair.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading She had come into the room presumably for two minutes only, to see that Trix had all she wanted, but after she had fluttered for full ten minutes from dressing-table to bed, and back to dressing-table again, talking all the time, Trix had firmly pushed her into an armchair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had come into the room presumably for two minutes only, to see that Trix had all she wanted, but after she had fluttered for full ten minutes from dressing-table to bed, and back to dressing-table again, talking all the time, Trix had firmly pushed her into an armchair.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had come into the room presumably for two minutes only, to see that Trix had all she wanted, but after she had fluttered for full ten minutes from dressing-table to bed, and back to dressing-table again, talking all the time, Trix had firmly pushed her into an armchair.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading She was sitting in front of her bedroom fire clad in a blue dressing-gown.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She had come into the room presumably for two minutes only, to see that Trix had all she wanted, but after she had fluttered for full ten minutes from dressing-table to bed, and back to dressing-table again, talking all the time, Trix had firmly pushed her into an armchair.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was sitting in front of her bedroom fire clad in a blue dressing-gown.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had come into the room presumably for two minutes only, to see that Trix had all she wanted, but after she had fluttered for full ten minutes from dressing-table to bed, and back to dressing-table again, talking all the time, Trix had firmly pushed her into an armchair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
immediately past
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading MIDNIGHT REFLECTIONS "Yes, Tibby angel, you were quite right."
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading She had come into the room presumably for two minutes only, to see that Trix had all she wanted, but after she had fluttered for full ten minutes from dressing-table to bed, and back to dressing-table again, talking all the time, Trix had firmly pushed her into an armchair.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Tibbutt was sitting in an armchair opposite to her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was sitting in front of her bedroom fire clad in a blue dressing-gown.
on one occasion
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
and nothing more
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Miss Tibbutt was sitting in an armchair opposite to her.
presumablyadverbUS /prəˈzuːməbli/
by reasonable assumption
From this reading She had come into the room presumably for two minutes only, to see that Trix had all she wanted, but after she had fluttered for full ten minutes from dressing-table to bed, and back to dressing-table again, talking all the time, Trix had firmly pushed her into an armchair.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading She had come into the room presumably for two minutes only, to see that Trix had all she wanted, but after she had fluttered for full ten minutes from dressing-table to bed, and back to dressing-table again, talking all the time, Trix had firmly pushed her into an armchair.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading MIDNIGHT REFLECTIONS "Yes, Tibby angel, you were quite right."
REFLECTIONSnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading MIDNIGHT REFLECTIONS "Yes, Tibby angel, you were quite right."
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
precisely, exactly
From this reading MIDNIGHT REFLECTIONS "Yes, Tibby angel, you were quite right."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She had come into the room presumably for two minutes only, to see that Trix had all she wanted, but after she had fluttered for full ten minutes from dressing-table to bed, and back to dressing-table again, talking all the time, Trix had firmly pushed her into an armchair.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
express in words
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had come into the room presumably for two minutes only, to see that Trix had all she wanted, but after she had fluttered for full ten minutes from dressing-table to bed, and back to dressing-table again, talking all the time, Trix had firmly pushed her into an armchair.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading She was sitting in front of her bedroom fire clad in a blue dressing-gown.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading She had come into the room presumably for two minutes only, to see that Trix had all she wanted, but after she had fluttered for full ten minutes from dressing-table to bed, and back to dressing-table again, talking all the time, Trix had firmly pushed her into an armchair.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading She had come into the room presumably for two minutes only, to see that Trix had all she wanted, but after she had fluttered for full ten minutes from dressing-table to bed, and back to dressing-table again, talking all the time, Trix had firmly pushed her into an armchair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had come into the room presumably for two minutes only, to see that Trix had all she wanted, but after she had fluttered for full ten minutes from dressing-table to bed, and back to dressing-table again, talking all the time, Trix had firmly pushed her into an armchair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
Tibbutt
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From this reading Miss Tibbutt was sitting in an armchair opposite to her.
Tibby
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From this reading MIDNIGHT REFLECTIONS "Yes, Tibby angel, you were quite right."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
Trix
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From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She had come into the room presumably for two minutes only, to see that Trix had all she wanted, but after she had fluttered for full ten minutes from dressing-table to bed, and back to dressing-table again, talking all the time, Trix had firmly pushed her into an armchair.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She had come into the room presumably for two minutes only, to see that Trix had all she wanted, but after she had fluttered for full ten minutes from dressing-table to bed, and back to dressing-table again, talking all the time, Trix had firmly pushed her into an armchair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MIDNIGHT REFLECTIONS "Yes, Tibby angel, you were quite right."
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was the sixth time Trix had made the same remark in the last half hour, and she had made it each time with the same attentive deliberation as if the words were being only once spoken, though she knew she would probably have to say them at least six times more.
an affirmative
From this reading MIDNIGHT REFLECTIONS "Yes, Tibby angel, you were quite right."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MIDNIGHT REFLECTIONS "Yes, Tibby angel, you were quite right."
