used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At that moment a clock on the landing, chiming the three-quarters after eight, bade him make haste.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At that moment a clock on the landing, chiming the three-quarters after eight, bade him make haste.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the drawing-room he found Colonel Bristo and Mrs. Parish.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In face benevolent rather than strong, there was little in Colonel Bristo to suggest at any time the Crimean hero; he might have been mistaken for a prosperous stockbroker, but for a certain shyness of manner incompatible with the part.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading There was good reason, it seemed, why he should be downstairs before the guests began to arrive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that moment a clock on the landing, chiming the three-quarters after eight, bade him make haste.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading At that moment a clock on the landing, chiming the three-quarters after eight, bade him make haste.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was good reason, it seemed, why he should be downstairs before the guests began to arrive.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In face benevolent rather than strong, there was little in Colonel Bristo to suggest at any time the Crimean hero; he might have been mistaken for a prosperous stockbroker, but for a certain shyness of manner incompatible with the part.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was good reason, it seemed, why he should be downstairs before the guests began to arrive.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading There was good reason, it seemed, why he should be downstairs before the guests began to arrive.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading In face benevolent rather than strong, there was little in Colonel Bristo to suggest at any time the Crimean hero; he might have been mistaken for a prosperous stockbroker, but for a certain shyness of manner incompatible with the part.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
Bristo
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From this reading In the drawing-room he found Colonel Bristo and Mrs. Parish.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In face benevolent rather than strong, there was little in Colonel Bristo to suggest at any time the Crimean hero; he might have been mistaken for a prosperous stockbroker, but for a certain shyness of manner incompatible with the part.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In face benevolent rather than strong, there was little in Colonel Bristo to suggest at any time the Crimean hero; he might have been mistaken for a prosperous stockbroker, but for a certain shyness of manner incompatible with the part.
chiming
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From this reading At that moment a clock on the landing, chiming the three-quarters after eight, bade him make haste.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading At that moment a clock on the landing, chiming the three-quarters after eight, bade him make haste.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading In the drawing-room he found Colonel Bristo and Mrs. Parish.
Crimean
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From this reading In face benevolent rather than strong, there was little in Colonel Bristo to suggest at any time the Crimean hero; he might have been mistaken for a prosperous stockbroker, but for a certain shyness of manner incompatible with the part.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading There was good reason, it seemed, why he should be downstairs before the guests began to arrive.
drawing-room
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From this reading In the drawing-room he found Colonel Bristo and Mrs. Parish.
being one more than seven
From this reading At that moment a clock on the landing, chiming the three-quarters after eight, bade him make haste.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In face benevolent rather than strong, there was little in Colonel Bristo to suggest at any time the Crimean hero; he might have been mistaken for a prosperous stockbroker, but for a certain shyness of manner incompatible with the part.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In face benevolent rather than strong, there was little in Colonel Bristo to suggest at any time the Crimean hero; he might have been mistaken for a prosperous stockbroker, but for a certain shyness of manner incompatible with the part.
set up or found
From this reading In the drawing-room he found Colonel Bristo and Mrs. Parish.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There was good reason, it seemed, why he should be downstairs before the guests began to arrive.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading There was good reason, it seemed, why he should be downstairs before the guests began to arrive.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading At that moment a clock on the landing, chiming the three-quarters after eight, bade him make haste.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In face benevolent rather than strong, there was little in Colonel Bristo to suggest at any time the Crimean hero; he might have been mistaken for a prosperous stockbroker, but for a certain shyness of manner incompatible with the part.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was good reason, it seemed, why he should be downstairs before the guests began to arrive.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading In face benevolent rather than strong, there was little in Colonel Bristo to suggest at any time the Crimean hero; he might have been mistaken for a prosperous stockbroker, but for a certain shyness of manner incompatible with the part.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At that moment a clock on the landing, chiming the three-quarters after eight, bade him make haste.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the drawing-room he found Colonel Bristo and Mrs. Parish.
incompatibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbəl/
not compatible
From this reading In face benevolent rather than strong, there was little in Colonel Bristo to suggest at any time the Crimean hero; he might have been mistaken for a prosperous stockbroker, but for a certain shyness of manner incompatible with the part.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was good reason, it seemed, why he should be downstairs before the guests began to arrive.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading At that moment a clock on the landing, chiming the three-quarters after eight, bade him make haste.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In face benevolent rather than strong, there was little in Colonel Bristo to suggest at any time the Crimean hero; he might have been mistaken for a prosperous stockbroker, but for a certain shyness of manner incompatible with the part.
engage in
From this reading At that moment a clock on the landing, chiming the three-quarters after eight, bade him make haste.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In face benevolent rather than strong, there was little in Colonel Bristo to suggest at any time the Crimean hero; he might have been mistaken for a prosperous stockbroker, but for a certain shyness of manner incompatible with the part.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In face benevolent rather than strong, there was little in Colonel Bristo to suggest at any time the Crimean hero; he might have been mistaken for a prosperous stockbroker, but for a certain shyness of manner incompatible with the part.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading In face benevolent rather than strong, there was little in Colonel Bristo to suggest at any time the Crimean hero; he might have been mistaken for a prosperous stockbroker, but for a certain shyness of manner incompatible with the part.
a particular point in time
From this reading At that moment a clock on the landing, chiming the three-quarters after eight, bade him make haste.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In the drawing-room he found Colonel Bristo and Mrs. Parish.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In face benevolent rather than strong, there was little in Colonel Bristo to suggest at any time the Crimean hero; he might have been mistaken for a prosperous stockbroker, but for a certain shyness of manner incompatible with the part.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At that moment a clock on the landing, chiming the three-quarters after eight, bade him make haste.
ParishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading In the drawing-room he found Colonel Bristo and Mrs. Parish.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In face benevolent rather than strong, there was little in Colonel Bristo to suggest at any time the Crimean hero; he might have been mistaken for a prosperous stockbroker, but for a certain shyness of manner incompatible with the part.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading In face benevolent rather than strong, there was little in Colonel Bristo to suggest at any time the Crimean hero; he might have been mistaken for a prosperous stockbroker, but for a certain shyness of manner incompatible with the part.
on the contrary
From this reading In face benevolent rather than strong, there was little in Colonel Bristo to suggest at any time the Crimean hero; he might have been mistaken for a prosperous stockbroker, but for a certain shyness of manner incompatible with the part.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There was good reason, it seemed, why he should be downstairs before the guests began to arrive.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
scenting
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From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There was good reason, it seemed, why he should be downstairs before the guests began to arrive.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There was good reason, it seemed, why he should be downstairs before the guests began to arrive.
shynessnounUS /ˈʃaɪnəs/
a feeling of fear of embarrassment
From this reading In face benevolent rather than strong, there was little in Colonel Bristo to suggest at any time the Crimean hero; he might have been mistaken for a prosperous stockbroker, but for a certain shyness of manner incompatible with the part.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
stockbrokernounUS /ˈstɑːkbroʊkər/
an agent in the buying and selling of stocks and bonds
From this reading In face benevolent rather than strong, there was little in Colonel Bristo to suggest at any time the Crimean hero; he might have been mistaken for a prosperous stockbroker, but for a certain shyness of manner incompatible with the part.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In face benevolent rather than strong, there was little in Colonel Bristo to suggest at any time the Crimean hero; he might have been mistaken for a prosperous stockbroker, but for a certain shyness of manner incompatible with the part.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading In face benevolent rather than strong, there was little in Colonel Bristo to suggest at any time the Crimean hero; he might have been mistaken for a prosperous stockbroker, but for a certain shyness of manner incompatible with the part.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In face benevolent rather than strong, there was little in Colonel Bristo to suggest at any time the Crimean hero; he might have been mistaken for a prosperous stockbroker, but for a certain shyness of manner incompatible with the part.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that moment a clock on the landing, chiming the three-quarters after eight, bade him make haste.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At that moment a clock on the landing, chiming the three-quarters after eight, bade him make haste.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was good reason, it seemed, why he should be downstairs before the guests began to arrive.
three-quartersnounUS /ˌθriːˈkwɔːrtərz/
three of four equal parts
From this reading At that moment a clock on the landing, chiming the three-quarters after eight, bade him make haste.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In face benevolent rather than strong, there was little in Colonel Bristo to suggest at any time the Crimean hero; he might have been mistaken for a prosperous stockbroker, but for a certain shyness of manner incompatible with the part.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was good reason, it seemed, why he should be downstairs before the guests began to arrive.
To-night
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From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was good reason, it seemed, why he should be downstairs before the guests began to arrive.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading To-night, indeed, the military aspect belonged rather to the lady housekeeper; for rustling impatiently in her handsome black silk gown, springing up repeatedly at the sound of imaginary wheels, Mrs. Parish resembled nothing so much as an old war horse scenting battle.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading There was good reason, it seemed, why he should be downstairs before the guests began to arrive.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In face benevolent rather than strong, there was little in Colonel Bristo to suggest at any time the Crimean hero; he might have been mistaken for a prosperous stockbroker, but for a certain shyness of manner incompatible with the part.
