used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The position of the landing concealed her from the view of a person in the hall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VIMPANY'S FAREWELL THE doctor's wife followed Miss Henley out of the room, as far as the landing--and waited there.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading VIMPANY'S FAREWELL THE doctor's wife followed Miss Henley out of the room, as far as the landing--and waited there.
not accessible to view
From this reading The position of the landing concealed her from the view of a person in the hall.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading If she only listened for the sound of voices she might safely discover whether Lord Harry was, or was not, still in the house.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading VIMPANY'S FAREWELL THE doctor's wife followed Miss Henley out of the room, as far as the landing--and waited there.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading VIMPANY'S FAREWELL THE doctor's wife followed Miss Henley out of the room, as far as the landing--and waited there.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading VIMPANY'S FAREWELL THE doctor's wife followed Miss Henley out of the room, as far as the landing--and waited there.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading VIMPANY'S FAREWELL THE doctor's wife followed Miss Henley out of the room, as far as the landing--and waited there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had her reasons for placing this restraint on herself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The position of the landing concealed her from the view of a person in the hall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had her reasons for placing this restraint on herself.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The position of the landing concealed her from the view of a person in the hall.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading If she only listened for the sound of voices she might safely discover whether Lord Harry was, or was not, still in the house.
Henley
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From this reading VIMPANY'S FAREWELL THE doctor's wife followed Miss Henley out of the room, as far as the landing--and waited there.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had her reasons for placing this restraint on herself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had her reasons for placing this restraint on herself.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading If she only listened for the sound of voices she might safely discover whether Lord Harry was, or was not, still in the house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she only listened for the sound of voices she might safely discover whether Lord Harry was, or was not, still in the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The position of the landing concealed her from the view of a person in the hall.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading VIMPANY'S FAREWELL THE doctor's wife followed Miss Henley out of the room, as far as the landing--and waited there.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading If she only listened for the sound of voices she might safely discover whether Lord Harry was, or was not, still in the house.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading If she only listened for the sound of voices she might safely discover whether Lord Harry was, or was not, still in the house.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If she only listened for the sound of voices she might safely discover whether Lord Harry was, or was not, still in the house.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading VIMPANY'S FAREWELL THE doctor's wife followed Miss Henley out of the room, as far as the landing--and waited there.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If she only listened for the sound of voices she might safely discover whether Lord Harry was, or was not, still in the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VIMPANY'S FAREWELL THE doctor's wife followed Miss Henley out of the room, as far as the landing--and waited there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had her reasons for placing this restraint on herself.
and nothing more
From this reading If she only listened for the sound of voices she might safely discover whether Lord Harry was, or was not, still in the house.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If she only listened for the sound of voices she might safely discover whether Lord Harry was, or was not, still in the house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading VIMPANY'S FAREWELL THE doctor's wife followed Miss Henley out of the room, as far as the landing--and waited there.
a human being
From this reading The position of the landing concealed her from the view of a person in the hall.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She had her reasons for placing this restraint on herself.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The position of the landing concealed her from the view of a person in the hall.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She had her reasons for placing this restraint on herself.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading She had her reasons for placing this restraint on herself.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading VIMPANY'S FAREWELL THE doctor's wife followed Miss Henley out of the room, as far as the landing--and waited there.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading If she only listened for the sound of voices she might safely discover whether Lord Harry was, or was not, still in the house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had her reasons for placing this restraint on herself.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading If she only listened for the sound of voices she might safely discover whether Lord Harry was, or was not, still in the house.
not in physical motion
From this reading If she only listened for the sound of voices she might safely discover whether Lord Harry was, or was not, still in the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VIMPANY'S FAREWELL THE doctor's wife followed Miss Henley out of the room, as far as the landing--and waited there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading VIMPANY'S FAREWELL THE doctor's wife followed Miss Henley out of the room, as far as the landing--and waited there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had her reasons for placing this restraint on herself.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The position of the landing concealed her from the view of a person in the hall.
VIMPANY'S
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From this reading VIMPANY'S FAREWELL THE doctor's wife followed Miss Henley out of the room, as far as the landing--and waited there.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading If she only listened for the sound of voices she might safely discover whether Lord Harry was, or was not, still in the house.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading VIMPANY'S FAREWELL THE doctor's wife followed Miss Henley out of the room, as far as the landing--and waited there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If she only listened for the sound of voices she might safely discover whether Lord Harry was, or was not, still in the house.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading If she only listened for the sound of voices she might safely discover whether Lord Harry was, or was not, still in the house.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading VIMPANY'S FAREWELL THE doctor's wife followed Miss Henley out of the room, as far as the landing--and waited there.
