aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One or two pairs sat about on the sofas; but the general company showed signs of flocking off to the bridge-tables, which were laid out in another drawing-room beyond.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And so they talked awhile, and then they looked up and surveyed the scene.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One or two pairs sat about on the sofas; but the general company showed signs of flocking off to the bridge-tables, which were laid out in another drawing-room beyond.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading And so they talked awhile, and then they looked up and surveyed the scene.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Josiah had been joined by Sir Patrick, and they were earnestly conversing by the fireplace.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Hector had never before realized that Morella could have so much expression in her face.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading One or two pairs sat about on the sofas; but the general company showed signs of flocking off to the bridge-tables, which were laid out in another drawing-room beyond.
bridge-tables
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From this reading One or two pairs sat about on the sofas; but the general company showed signs of flocking off to the bridge-tables, which were laid out in another drawing-room beyond.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One or two pairs sat about on the sofas; but the general company showed signs of flocking off to the bridge-tables, which were laid out in another drawing-room beyond.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Josiah had been joined by Sir Patrick, and they were earnestly conversing by the fireplace.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading One or two pairs sat about on the sofas; but the general company showed signs of flocking off to the bridge-tables, which were laid out in another drawing-room beyond.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading Josiah had been joined by Sir Patrick, and they were earnestly conversing by the fireplace.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Hector had never before realized that Morella could have so much expression in her face.
couplesnounUS /ˈkʌpəlz/
plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another
From this reading And the couples joined them gradually, until only Lord Wensleydown and Morella Winmarleigh remained near and watched them with mocking eyes.
drawing-room
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From this reading One or two pairs sat about on the sofas; but the general company showed signs of flocking off to the bridge-tables, which were laid out in another drawing-room beyond.
in a serious manner
From this reading Josiah had been joined by Sir Patrick, and they were earnestly conversing by the fireplace.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Hector had never before realized that Morella could have so much expression in her face.
opinion or judgment
From this reading And the couples joined them gradually, until only Lord Wensleydown and Morella Winmarleigh remained near and watched them with mocking eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Hector had never before realized that Morella could have so much expression in her face.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Josiah had been joined by Sir Patrick, and they were earnestly conversing by the fireplace.
flockingverbUS /ˈflɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading One or two pairs sat about on the sofas; but the general company showed signs of flocking off to the bridge-tables, which were laid out in another drawing-room beyond.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading One or two pairs sat about on the sofas; but the general company showed signs of flocking off to the bridge-tables, which were laid out in another drawing-room beyond.
in a gradual manner
From this reading And the couples joined them gradually, until only Lord Wensleydown and Morella Winmarleigh remained near and watched them with mocking eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Josiah had been joined by Sir Patrick, and they were earnestly conversing by the fireplace.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Hector had never before realized that Morella could have so much expression in her face.
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading Hector had never before realized that Morella could have so much expression in her face.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hector had never before realized that Morella could have so much expression in her face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One or two pairs sat about on the sofas; but the general company showed signs of flocking off to the bridge-tables, which were laid out in another drawing-room beyond.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Josiah had been joined by Sir Patrick, and they were earnestly conversing by the fireplace.
Josiah
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From this reading Josiah had been joined by Sir Patrick, and they were earnestly conversing by the fireplace.
set down according to a plan
From this reading One or two pairs sat about on the sofas; but the general company showed signs of flocking off to the bridge-tables, which were laid out in another drawing-room beyond.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And so they talked awhile, and then they looked up and surveyed the scene.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading And the couples joined them gradually, until only Lord Wensleydown and Morella Winmarleigh remained near and watched them with mocking eyes.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading And the couples joined them gradually, until only Lord Wensleydown and Morella Winmarleigh remained near and watched them with mocking eyes.
Morella
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From this reading And the couples joined them gradually, until only Lord Wensleydown and Morella Winmarleigh remained near and watched them with mocking eyes.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Hector had never before realized that Morella could have so much expression in her face.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading And the couples joined them gradually, until only Lord Wensleydown and Morella Winmarleigh remained near and watched them with mocking eyes.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Hector had never before realized that Morella could have so much expression in her face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One or two pairs sat about on the sofas; but the general company showed signs of flocking off to the bridge-tables, which were laid out in another drawing-room beyond.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One or two pairs sat about on the sofas; but the general company showed signs of flocking off to the bridge-tables, which were laid out in another drawing-room beyond.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One or two pairs sat about on the sofas; but the general company showed signs of flocking off to the bridge-tables, which were laid out in another drawing-room beyond.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One or two pairs sat about on the sofas; but the general company showed signs of flocking off to the bridge-tables, which were laid out in another drawing-room beyond.
and nothing more
From this reading And the couples joined them gradually, until only Lord Wensleydown and Morella Winmarleigh remained near and watched them with mocking eyes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One or two pairs sat about on the sofas; but the general company showed signs of flocking off to the bridge-tables, which were laid out in another drawing-room beyond.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One or two pairs sat about on the sofas; but the general company showed signs of flocking off to the bridge-tables, which were laid out in another drawing-room beyond.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading One or two pairs sat about on the sofas; but the general company showed signs of flocking off to the bridge-tables, which were laid out in another drawing-room beyond.
PatricknounUS /ˈpætrɪk/
Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
From this reading Josiah had been joined by Sir Patrick, and they were earnestly conversing by the fireplace.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Hector had never before realized that Morella could have so much expression in her face.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading And the couples joined them gradually, until only Lord Wensleydown and Morella Winmarleigh remained near and watched them with mocking eyes.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading One or two pairs sat about on the sofas; but the general company showed signs of flocking off to the bridge-tables, which were laid out in another drawing-room beyond.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading And so they talked awhile, and then they looked up and surveyed the scene.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading One or two pairs sat about on the sofas; but the general company showed signs of flocking off to the bridge-tables, which were laid out in another drawing-room beyond.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading One or two pairs sat about on the sofas; but the general company showed signs of flocking off to the bridge-tables, which were laid out in another drawing-room beyond.
term of address for a man
From this reading Josiah had been joined by Sir Patrick, and they were earnestly conversing by the fireplace.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so they talked awhile, and then they looked up and surveyed the scene.
sofasnounUS /ˈsoʊfəz/
plural of “sofa” — an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading One or two pairs sat about on the sofas; but the general company showed signs of flocking off to the bridge-tables, which were laid out in another drawing-room beyond.
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading And so they talked awhile, and then they looked up and surveyed the scene.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading And so they talked awhile, and then they looked up and surveyed the scene.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hector had never before realized that Morella could have so much expression in her face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And so they talked awhile, and then they looked up and surveyed the scene.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And the couples joined them gradually, until only Lord Wensleydown and Morella Winmarleigh remained near and watched them with mocking eyes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And so they talked awhile, and then they looked up and surveyed the scene.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And so they talked awhile, and then they looked up and surveyed the scene.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One or two pairs sat about on the sofas; but the general company showed signs of flocking off to the bridge-tables, which were laid out in another drawing-room beyond.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One or two pairs sat about on the sofas; but the general company showed signs of flocking off to the bridge-tables, which were laid out in another drawing-room beyond.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading And the couples joined them gradually, until only Lord Wensleydown and Morella Winmarleigh remained near and watched them with mocking eyes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And so they talked awhile, and then they looked up and surveyed the scene.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading And the couples joined them gradually, until only Lord Wensleydown and Morella Winmarleigh remained near and watched them with mocking eyes.
Wensleydown
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From this reading And the couples joined them gradually, until only Lord Wensleydown and Morella Winmarleigh remained near and watched them with mocking eyes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Josiah had been joined by Sir Patrick, and they were earnestly conversing by the fireplace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One or two pairs sat about on the sofas; but the general company showed signs of flocking off to the bridge-tables, which were laid out in another drawing-room beyond.
Winmarleigh
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From this reading And the couples joined them gradually, until only Lord Wensleydown and Morella Winmarleigh remained near and watched them with mocking eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And the couples joined them gradually, until only Lord Wensleydown and Morella Winmarleigh remained near and watched them with mocking eyes.
