used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Out of doors, a hot and sleepy air hung over the city; indoors, the forecast was no less heavy and depressing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
Audrey
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From this reading Everybody knew that Miss Audrey Craven was the original of "Laura," the heroine of Langley Wyndham's masterpiece.
Benedict's
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From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Out of doors, a hot and sleepy air hung over the city; indoors, the forecast was no less heavy and depressing.
CravenadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪvən/
lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful
From this reading Everybody knew that Miss Audrey Craven was the original of "Laura," the heroine of Langley Wyndham's masterpiece.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading Out of doors, a hot and sleepy air hung over the city; indoors, the forecast was no less heavy and depressing.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Out of doors, a hot and sleepy air hung over the city; indoors, the forecast was no less heavy and depressing.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
every person
From this reading Everybody knew that Miss Audrey Craven was the original of "Laura," the heroine of Langley Wyndham's masterpiece.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
forecastverbUS /ˈfɔːrkæst/
predict in advance
From this reading Out of doors, a hot and sleepy air hung over the city; indoors, the forecast was no less heavy and depressing.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Out of doors, a hot and sleepy air hung over the city; indoors, the forecast was no less heavy and depressing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading Everybody knew that Miss Audrey Craven was the original of "Laura," the heroine of Langley Wyndham's masterpiece.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
the state of being honored
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Out of doors, a hot and sleepy air hung over the city; indoors, the forecast was no less heavy and depressing.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Not so, however, to Miss Audrey Craven.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Out of doors, a hot and sleepy air hung over the city; indoors, the forecast was no less heavy and depressing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading Out of doors, a hot and sleepy air hung over the city; indoors, the forecast was no less heavy and depressing.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was thunder-weather.
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 Everybody knew that Miss Audrey Craven was the original of "Laura," the heroine of Langley Wyndham's masterpiece.
LangleynounUS /ˈlæŋli/
unit of solar radiation
From this reading Everybody knew that Miss Audrey Craven was the original of "Laura," the heroine of Langley Wyndham's masterpiece.
Laura
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From this reading Everybody knew that Miss Audrey Craven was the original of "Laura," the heroine of Langley Wyndham's masterpiece.
LazarusnounUS /ˈlæzərəs/
the person who Jesus raised from the dead after four days in the tomb; this miracle caused the enemies of Jesus to begin the plan to put him to death
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Out of doors, a hot and sleepy air hung over the city; indoors, the forecast was no less heavy and depressing.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
masterpiecenounUS /ˈmæstərpiːs/
the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
From this reading Everybody knew that Miss Audrey Craven was the original of "Laura," the heroine of Langley Wyndham's masterpiece.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Everybody knew that Miss Audrey Craven was the original of "Laura," the heroine of Langley Wyndham's masterpiece.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
not any; not one
From this reading Out of doors, a hot and sleepy air hung over the city; indoors, the forecast was no less heavy and depressing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not so, however, to Miss Audrey Craven.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everybody knew that Miss Audrey Craven was the original of "Laura," the heroine of Langley Wyndham's masterpiece.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Everybody knew that Miss Audrey Craven was the original of "Laura," the heroine of Langley Wyndham's masterpiece.
ostensiblyadverbUS /ɑːˈstensəbli/
from appearances alone
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of doors, a hot and sleepy air hung over the city; indoors, the forecast was no less heavy and depressing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Out of doors, a hot and sleepy air hung over the city; indoors, the forecast was no less heavy and depressing.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading Out of doors, a hot and sleepy air hung over the city; indoors, the forecast was no less heavy and depressing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not so, however, to Miss Audrey Craven.
St
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From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everybody knew that Miss Audrey Craven was the original of "Laura," the heroine of Langley Wyndham's masterpiece.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Everybody knew that Miss Audrey Craven was the original of "Laura," the heroine of Langley Wyndham's masterpiece.
thunder-weather
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From this reading It was thunder-weather.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not so, however, to Miss Audrey Craven.
ward'snounUS /wɔːrdz/
possessive form of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading She first attracted the attention of that student of human nature at Oxford, at a dinner given by her guardian, the Dean of St. Benedict's, ostensibly in honour of the new Master of Lazarus, in reality for his ward's entertainment and instruction in the bewildering art of life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everybody knew that Miss Audrey Craven was the original of "Laura," the heroine of Langley Wyndham's masterpiece.
Wyndham's
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From this reading Everybody knew that Miss Audrey Craven was the original of "Laura," the heroine of Langley Wyndham's masterpiece.
