used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Darden was not there; for the Commissary had sent for him, having certain inquiries to make and a stern warning to deliver.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Mistress Deborah had been asked to spend the night with an acquaintance in the town, so she also was out and gone.
in addition
From this reading Mistress Deborah had been asked to spend the night with an acquaintance in the town, so she also was out and gone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE GOVERNOR’S BALL For an hour it had been very quiet, very peaceful, in the small white house on Palace Street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Darden was not there; for the Commissary had sent for him, having certain inquiries to make and a stern warning to deliver.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Mistress Deborah had been asked to spend the night with an acquaintance in the town, so she also was out and gone.
Audrey
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From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading THE GOVERNOR’S BALL For an hour it had been very quiet, very peaceful, in the small white house on Palace Street.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE GOVERNOR’S BALL For an hour it had been very quiet, very peaceful, in the small white house on Palace Street.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The murmur of his voice came down to the two women, and made the only sound in the house.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Darden was not there; for the Commissary had sent for him, having certain inquiries to make and a stern warning to deliver.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
CommissarynounUS /ˈkɑːməseri/
a retail store that sells equipment and provisions (usually to military personnel)
From this reading Darden was not there; for the Commissary had sent for him, having certain inquiries to make and a stern warning to deliver.
Darden
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From this reading Darden was not there; for the Commissary had sent for him, having certain inquiries to make and a stern warning to deliver.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
Deborah
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From this reading Mistress Deborah had been asked to spend the night with an acquaintance in the town, so she also was out and gone.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Darden was not there; for the Commissary had sent for him, having certain inquiries to make and a stern warning to deliver.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE GOVERNOR’S BALL For an hour it had been very quiet, very peaceful, in the small white house on Palace Street.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Mistress Deborah had been asked to spend the night with an acquaintance in the town, so she also was out and gone.
GOVERNOR'SnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading THE GOVERNOR’S BALL For an hour it had been very quiet, very peaceful, in the small white house on Palace Street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE GOVERNOR’S BALL For an hour it had been very quiet, very peaceful, in the small white house on Palace Street.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Darden was not there; for the Commissary had sent for him, having certain inquiries to make and a stern warning to deliver.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Darden was not there; for the Commissary had sent for him, having certain inquiries to make and a stern warning to deliver.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE GOVERNOR’S BALL For an hour it had been very quiet, very peaceful, in the small white house on Palace Street.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE GOVERNOR’S BALL For an hour it had been very quiet, very peaceful, in the small white house on Palace Street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GOVERNOR’S BALL For an hour it had been very quiet, very peaceful, in the small white house on Palace Street.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Darden was not there; for the Commissary had sent for him, having certain inquiries to make and a stern warning to deliver.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE GOVERNOR’S BALL For an hour it had been very quiet, very peaceful, in the small white house on Palace Street.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
lacedadjectiveUS /leɪst/
closed with a lace
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
held dear
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The murmur of his voice came down to the two women, and made the only sound in the house.
engage in
From this reading Darden was not there; for the Commissary had sent for him, having certain inquiries to make and a stern warning to deliver.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Mistress Deborah had been asked to spend the night with an acquaintance in the town, so she also was out and gone.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading The murmur of his voice came down to the two women, and made the only sound in the house.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Mistress Deborah had been asked to spend the night with an acquaintance in the town, so she also was out and gone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Darden was not there; for the Commissary had sent for him, having certain inquiries to make and a stern warning to deliver.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GOVERNOR’S BALL For an hour it had been very quiet, very peaceful, in the small white house on Palace Street.
and nothing more
From this reading The murmur of his voice came down to the two women, and made the only sound in the house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mistress Deborah had been asked to spend the night with an acquaintance in the town, so she also was out and gone.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE GOVERNOR’S BALL For an hour it had been very quiet, very peaceful, in the small white house on Palace Street.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading THE GOVERNOR’S BALL For an hour it had been very quiet, very peaceful, in the small white house on Palace Street.
PlatonounUS /ˈpleɪtoʊ/
ancient Athenian philosopher; pupil of Socrates; teacher of Aristotle (428-347 BC)
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading THE GOVERNOR’S BALL For an hour it had been very quiet, very peaceful, in the small white house on Palace Street.
reasonedadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənd/
logically valid
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Darden was not there; for the Commissary had sent for him, having certain inquiries to make and a stern warning to deliver.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mistress Deborah had been asked to spend the night with an acquaintance in the town, so she also was out and gone.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE GOVERNOR’S BALL For an hour it had been very quiet, very peaceful, in the small white house on Palace Street.
snuffboxnoun
a small ornamental box for carrying snuff in your pocket
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mistress Deborah had been asked to spend the night with an acquaintance in the town, so she also was out and gone.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The murmur of his voice came down to the two women, and made the only sound in the house.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Mistress Deborah had been asked to spend the night with an acquaintance in the town, so she also was out and gone.
Stagg
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From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Darden was not there; for the Commissary had sent for him, having certain inquiries to make and a stern warning to deliver.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE GOVERNOR’S BALL For an hour it had been very quiet, very peaceful, in the small white house on Palace Street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GOVERNOR’S BALL For an hour it had been very quiet, very peaceful, in the small white house on Palace Street.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Darden was not there; for the Commissary had sent for him, having certain inquiries to make and a stern warning to deliver.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Darden was not there; for the Commissary had sent for him, having certain inquiries to make and a stern warning to deliver.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Mistress Deborah had been asked to spend the night with an acquaintance in the town, so she also was out and gone.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The murmur of his voice came down to the two women, and made the only sound in the house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE GOVERNOR’S BALL For an hour it had been very quiet, very peaceful, in the small white house on Palace Street.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The murmur of his voice came down to the two women, and made the only sound in the house.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Darden was not there; for the Commissary had sent for him, having certain inquiries to make and a stern warning to deliver.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Darden was not there; for the Commissary had sent for him, having certain inquiries to make and a stern warning to deliver.
wavings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Mistress Stagg and Audrey kept the lower rooms, while overhead Mr. Charles Stagg, a man that loved his art, walked up and down, and, with many wavings of a laced handkerchief and much resort to a gilt snuffbox, reasoned with Plato of death and the soul.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE GOVERNOR’S BALL For an hour it had been very quiet, very peaceful, in the small white house on Palace Street.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mistress Deborah had been asked to spend the night with an acquaintance in the town, so she also was out and gone.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The murmur of his voice came down to the two women, and made the only sound in the house.
