used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a short time the lady retired.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Then he turned to me, and, calling me by my name, desired me to accompany him up-stairs.
speak to
From this reading There was neither cheerfulness nor mildness in his address, but neither was there any thing domineering or arrogant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I naturally expected that some comments would be made on her behaviour, and that the cause of her surprise and distress on seeing me would be explained; but Welbeck said nothing on that subject.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was neither cheerfulness nor mildness in his address, but neither was there any thing domineering or arrogant.
arrogantadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading There was neither cheerfulness nor mildness in his address, but neither was there any thing domineering or arrogant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When she had gone, he went to the window and stood for some time occupied, as it seemed, with his own thoughts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I naturally expected that some comments would be made on her behaviour, and that the cause of her surprise and distress on seeing me would be explained; but Welbeck said nothing on that subject.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading I naturally expected that some comments would be made on her behaviour, and that the cause of her surprise and distress on seeing me would be explained; but Welbeck said nothing on that subject.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I naturally expected that some comments would be made on her behaviour, and that the cause of her surprise and distress on seeing me would be explained; but Welbeck said nothing on that subject.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then he turned to me, and, calling me by my name, desired me to accompany him up-stairs.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Then he turned to me, and, calling me by my name, desired me to accompany him up-stairs.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading I naturally expected that some comments would be made on her behaviour, and that the cause of her surprise and distress on seeing me would be explained; but Welbeck said nothing on that subject.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading There was neither cheerfulness nor mildness in his address, but neither was there any thing domineering or arrogant.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading I naturally expected that some comments would be made on her behaviour, and that the cause of her surprise and distress on seeing me would be explained; but Welbeck said nothing on that subject.
wanted intensely
From this reading Then he turned to me, and, calling me by my name, desired me to accompany him up-stairs.
psychological suffering
From this reading I naturally expected that some comments would be made on her behaviour, and that the cause of her surprise and distress on seeing me would be explained; but Welbeck said nothing on that subject.
domineeringadjectiveUS /ˌdɑːməˈnɪrɪŋ/
tending to domineer
From this reading There was neither cheerfulness nor mildness in his address, but neither was there any thing domineering or arrogant.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I naturally expected that some comments would be made on her behaviour, and that the cause of her surprise and distress on seeing me would be explained; but Welbeck said nothing on that subject.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I naturally expected that some comments would be made on her behaviour, and that the cause of her surprise and distress on seeing me would be explained; but Welbeck said nothing on that subject.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When she had gone, he went to the window and stood for some time occupied, as it seemed, with his own thoughts.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When she had gone, he went to the window and stood for some time occupied, as it seemed, with his own thoughts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When she had gone, he went to the window and stood for some time occupied, as it seemed, with his own thoughts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she had gone, he went to the window and stood for some time occupied, as it seemed, with his own thoughts.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I naturally expected that some comments would be made on her behaviour, and that the cause of her surprise and distress on seeing me would be explained; but Welbeck said nothing on that subject.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then he turned to me, and, calling me by my name, desired me to accompany him up-stairs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When she had gone, he went to the window and stood for some time occupied, as it seemed, with his own thoughts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I naturally expected that some comments would be made on her behaviour, and that the cause of her surprise and distress on seeing me would be explained; but Welbeck said nothing on that subject.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a short time the lady retired.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When she had gone, he went to the window and stood for some time occupied, as it seemed, with his own thoughts.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading In a short time the lady retired.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I naturally expected that some comments would be made on her behaviour, and that the cause of her surprise and distress on seeing me would be explained; but Welbeck said nothing on that subject.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I naturally expected that some comments would be made on her behaviour, and that the cause of her surprise and distress on seeing me would be explained; but Welbeck said nothing on that subject.
mildnessnoun
good weather with comfortable temperatures
From this reading There was neither cheerfulness nor mildness in his address, but neither was there any thing domineering or arrogant.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Then he turned to me, and, calling me by my name, desired me to accompany him up-stairs.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then he turned to me, and, calling me by my name, desired me to accompany him up-stairs.
as might be expected
From this reading I naturally expected that some comments would be made on her behaviour, and that the cause of her surprise and distress on seeing me would be explained; but Welbeck said nothing on that subject.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading There was neither cheerfulness nor mildness in his address, but neither was there any thing domineering or arrogant.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There was neither cheerfulness nor mildness in his address, but neither was there any thing domineering or arrogant.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I naturally expected that some comments would be made on her behaviour, and that the cause of her surprise and distress on seeing me would be explained; but Welbeck said nothing on that subject.
held or filled or in use
From this reading When she had gone, he went to the window and stood for some time occupied, as it seemed, with his own thoughts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I naturally expected that some comments would be made on her behaviour, and that the cause of her surprise and distress on seeing me would be explained; but Welbeck said nothing on that subject.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I naturally expected that some comments would be made on her behaviour, and that the cause of her surprise and distress on seeing me would be explained; but Welbeck said nothing on that subject.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was neither cheerfulness nor mildness in his address, but neither was there any thing domineering or arrogant.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When she had gone, he went to the window and stood for some time occupied, as it seemed, with his own thoughts.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading In a short time the lady retired.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I naturally expected that some comments would be made on her behaviour, and that the cause of her surprise and distress on seeing me would be explained; but Welbeck said nothing on that subject.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading I naturally expected that some comments would be made on her behaviour, and that the cause of her surprise and distress on seeing me would be explained; but Welbeck said nothing on that subject.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When she had gone, he went to the window and stood for some time occupied, as it seemed, with his own thoughts.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she had gone, he went to the window and stood for some time occupied, as it seemed, with his own thoughts.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In a short time the lady retired.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I naturally expected that some comments would be made on her behaviour, and that the cause of her surprise and distress on seeing me would be explained; but Welbeck said nothing on that subject.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When she had gone, he went to the window and stood for some time occupied, as it seemed, with his own thoughts.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I naturally expected that some comments would be made on her behaviour, and that the cause of her surprise and distress on seeing me would be explained; but Welbeck said nothing on that subject.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading I naturally expected that some comments would be made on her behaviour, and that the cause of her surprise and distress on seeing me would be explained; but Welbeck said nothing on that subject.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I naturally expected that some comments would be made on her behaviour, and that the cause of her surprise and distress on seeing me would be explained; but Welbeck said nothing on that subject.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a short time the lady retired.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he turned to me, and, calling me by my name, desired me to accompany him up-stairs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was neither cheerfulness nor mildness in his address, but neither was there any thing domineering or arrogant.
a special situation
From this reading There was neither cheerfulness nor mildness in his address, but neither was there any thing domineering or arrogant.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When she had gone, he went to the window and stood for some time occupied, as it seemed, with his own thoughts.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In a short time the lady retired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When she had gone, he went to the window and stood for some time occupied, as it seemed, with his own thoughts.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then he turned to me, and, calling me by my name, desired me to accompany him up-stairs.
up-stairs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he turned to me, and, calling me by my name, desired me to accompany him up-stairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was neither cheerfulness nor mildness in his address, but neither was there any thing domineering or arrogant.
Welbeck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I naturally expected that some comments would be made on her behaviour, and that the cause of her surprise and distress on seeing me would be explained; but Welbeck said nothing on that subject.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When she had gone, he went to the window and stood for some time occupied, as it seemed, with his own thoughts.
at the time that
From this reading When she had gone, he went to the window and stood for some time occupied, as it seemed, with his own thoughts.
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 When she had gone, he went to the window and stood for some time occupied, as it seemed, with his own thoughts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When she had gone, he went to the window and stood for some time occupied, as it seemed, with his own thoughts.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I naturally expected that some comments would be made on her behaviour, and that the cause of her surprise and distress on seeing me would be explained; but Welbeck said nothing on that subject.
