used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She decided on delaying her reply until she had once more given careful consideration to the first letter received from Lady Harry, announcing her arrival in England, and a strange discovery that had attended it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The answer given, with an appearance of confusion and even of shame, was that there was no need to feel anxiety on the subject of Mr. Henley's illness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "THE MISTRESS AND THE MAID" IN the correspondence secretly carried on between the mistress in London and the maid at Passy, it was Fanny Mere's turn to write next.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading She decided on delaying her reply until she had once more given careful consideration to the first letter received from Lady Harry, announcing her arrival in England, and a strange discovery that had attended it.
react verbally
From this reading The answer given, with an appearance of confusion and even of shame, was that there was no need to feel anxiety on the subject of Mr. Henley's illness.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The answer given, with an appearance of confusion and even of shame, was that there was no need to feel anxiety on the subject of Mr. Henley's illness.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The answer given, with an appearance of confusion and even of shame, was that there was no need to feel anxiety on the subject of Mr. Henley's illness.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading She decided on delaying her reply until she had once more given careful consideration to the first letter received from Lady Harry, announcing her arrival in England, and a strange discovery that had attended it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "THE MISTRESS AND THE MAID" IN the correspondence secretly carried on between the mistress in London and the maid at Passy, it was Fanny Mere's turn to write next.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading She decided on delaying her reply until she had once more given careful consideration to the first letter received from Lady Harry, announcing her arrival in England, and a strange discovery that had attended it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before leaving Paris, Iris had telegraphed instructions to Mrs. Vimpany to meet her at the terminus in London.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "THE MISTRESS AND THE MAID" IN the correspondence secretly carried on between the mistress in London and the maid at Passy, it was Fanny Mere's turn to write next.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading She decided on delaying her reply until she had once more given careful consideration to the first letter received from Lady Harry, announcing her arrival in England, and a strange discovery that had attended it.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "THE MISTRESS AND THE MAID" IN the correspondence secretly carried on between the mistress in London and the maid at Passy, it was Fanny Mere's turn to write next.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The answer given, with an appearance of confusion and even of shame, was that there was no need to feel anxiety on the subject of Mr. Henley's illness.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading She decided on delaying her reply until she had once more given careful consideration to the first letter received from Lady Harry, announcing her arrival in England, and a strange discovery that had attended it.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading "THE MISTRESS AND THE MAID" IN the correspondence secretly carried on between the mistress in London and the maid at Passy, it was Fanny Mere's turn to write next.
recognizable; marked
From this reading She decided on delaying her reply until she had once more given careful consideration to the first letter received from Lady Harry, announcing her arrival in England, and a strange discovery that had attended it.
delayingverbUS /dɪˈleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “delay” — cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading She decided on delaying her reply until she had once more given careful consideration to the first letter received from Lady Harry, announcing her arrival in England, and a strange discovery that had attended it.
the act of discovering something
From this reading She decided on delaying her reply until she had once more given careful consideration to the first letter received from Lady Harry, announcing her arrival in England, and a strange discovery that had attended it.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading She decided on delaying her reply until she had once more given careful consideration to the first letter received from Lady Harry, announcing her arrival in England, and a strange discovery that had attended it.
divisible by two
From this reading The answer given, with an appearance of confusion and even of shame, was that there was no need to feel anxiety on the subject of Mr. Henley's illness.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading "THE MISTRESS AND THE MAID" IN the correspondence secretly carried on between the mistress in London and the maid at Passy, it was Fanny Mere's turn to write next.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her first inquiries were for her father.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The answer given, with an appearance of confusion and even of shame, was that there was no need to feel anxiety on the subject of Mr. Henley's illness.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She decided on delaying her reply until she had once more given careful consideration to the first letter received from Lady Harry, announcing her arrival in England, and a strange discovery that had attended it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her first inquiries were for her father.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She decided on delaying her reply until she had once more given careful consideration to the first letter received from Lady Harry, announcing her arrival in England, and a strange discovery that had attended it.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She decided on delaying her reply until she had once more given careful consideration to the first letter received from Lady Harry, announcing her arrival in England, and a strange discovery that had attended it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She decided on delaying her reply until she had once more given careful consideration to the first letter received from Lady Harry, announcing her arrival in England, and a strange discovery that had attended it.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading She decided on delaying her reply until she had once more given careful consideration to the first letter received from Lady Harry, announcing her arrival in England, and a strange discovery that had attended it.
Henley's
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From this reading The answer given, with an appearance of confusion and even of shame, was that there was no need to feel anxiety on the subject of Mr. Henley's illness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She decided on delaying her reply until she had once more given careful consideration to the first letter received from Lady Harry, announcing her arrival in England, and a strange discovery that had attended it.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading The answer given, with an appearance of confusion and even of shame, was that there was no need to feel anxiety on the subject of Mr. Henley's illness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "THE MISTRESS AND THE MAID" IN the correspondence secretly carried on between the mistress in London and the maid at Passy, it was Fanny Mere's turn to write next.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Her first inquiries were for her father.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Before leaving Paris, Iris had telegraphed instructions to Mrs. Vimpany to meet her at the terminus in London.
IrisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading Before leaving Paris, Iris had telegraphed instructions to Mrs. Vimpany to meet her at the terminus in London.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "THE MISTRESS AND THE MAID" IN the correspondence secretly carried on between the mistress in London and the maid at Passy, it was Fanny Mere's turn to write next.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She decided on delaying her reply until she had once more given careful consideration to the first letter received from Lady Harry, announcing her arrival in England, and a strange discovery that had attended it.
the act of departing
From this reading Before leaving Paris, Iris had telegraphed instructions to Mrs. Vimpany to meet her at the terminus in London.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She decided on delaying her reply until she had once more given careful consideration to the first letter received from Lady Harry, announcing her arrival in England, and a strange discovery that had attended it.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "THE MISTRESS AND THE MAID" IN the correspondence secretly carried on between the mistress in London and the maid at Passy, it was Fanny Mere's turn to write next.
a female domestic
From this reading "THE MISTRESS AND THE MAID" IN the correspondence secretly carried on between the mistress in London and the maid at Passy, it was Fanny Mere's turn to write next.
come together
From this reading Before leaving Paris, Iris had telegraphed instructions to Mrs. Vimpany to meet her at the terminus in London.
Mere's
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From this reading "THE MISTRESS AND THE MAID" IN the correspondence secretly carried on between the mistress in London and the maid at Passy, it was Fanny Mere's turn to write next.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading "THE MISTRESS AND THE MAID" IN the correspondence secretly carried on between the mistress in London and the maid at Passy, it was Fanny Mere's turn to write next.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She decided on delaying her reply until she had once more given careful consideration to the first letter received from Lady Harry, announcing her arrival in England, and a strange discovery that had attended it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The answer given, with an appearance of confusion and even of shame, was that there was no need to feel anxiety on the subject of Mr. Henley's illness.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Before leaving Paris, Iris had telegraphed instructions to Mrs. Vimpany to meet her at the terminus in London.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The answer given, with an appearance of confusion and even of shame, was that there was no need to feel anxiety on the subject of Mr. Henley's illness.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "THE MISTRESS AND THE MAID" IN the correspondence secretly carried on between the mistress in London and the maid at Passy, it was Fanny Mere's turn to write next.
not any; not one
From this reading The answer given, with an appearance of confusion and even of shame, was that there was no need to feel anxiety on the subject of Mr. Henley's illness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The answer given, with an appearance of confusion and even of shame, was that there was no need to feel anxiety on the subject of Mr. Henley's illness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "THE MISTRESS AND THE MAID" IN the correspondence secretly carried on between the mistress in London and the maid at Passy, it was Fanny Mere's turn to write next.
on one occasion
From this reading She decided on delaying her reply until she had once more given careful consideration to the first letter received from Lady Harry, announcing her arrival in England, and a strange discovery that had attended it.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Before leaving Paris, Iris had telegraphed instructions to Mrs. Vimpany to meet her at the terminus in London.
Passy
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From this reading "THE MISTRESS AND THE MAID" IN the correspondence secretly carried on between the mistress in London and the maid at Passy, it was Fanny Mere's turn to write next.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading She decided on delaying her reply until she had once more given careful consideration to the first letter received from Lady Harry, announcing her arrival in England, and a strange discovery that had attended it.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading She decided on delaying her reply until she had once more given careful consideration to the first letter received from Lady Harry, announcing her arrival in England, and a strange discovery that had attended it.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading "THE MISTRESS AND THE MAID" IN the correspondence secretly carried on between the mistress in London and the maid at Passy, it was Fanny Mere's turn to write next.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading The answer given, with an appearance of confusion and even of shame, was that there was no need to feel anxiety on the subject of Mr. Henley's illness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She decided on delaying her reply until she had once more given careful consideration to the first letter received from Lady Harry, announcing her arrival in England, and a strange discovery that had attended it.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading She decided on delaying her reply until she had once more given careful consideration to the first letter received from Lady Harry, announcing her arrival in England, and a strange discovery that had attended it.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The answer given, with an appearance of confusion and even of shame, was that there was no need to feel anxiety on the subject of Mr. Henley's illness.
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading Before leaving Paris, Iris had telegraphed instructions to Mrs. Vimpany to meet her at the terminus in London.
terminusnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/
a place where something ends or is complete
From this reading Before leaving Paris, Iris had telegraphed instructions to Mrs. Vimpany to meet her at the terminus in London.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She decided on delaying her reply until she had once more given careful consideration to the first letter received from Lady Harry, announcing her arrival in England, and a strange discovery that had attended it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE MISTRESS AND THE MAID" IN the correspondence secretly carried on between the mistress in London and the maid at Passy, it was Fanny Mere's turn to write next.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The answer given, with an appearance of confusion and even of shame, was that there was no need to feel anxiety on the subject of Mr. Henley's illness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "THE MISTRESS AND THE MAID" IN the correspondence secretly carried on between the mistress in London and the maid at Passy, it was Fanny Mere's turn to write next.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "THE MISTRESS AND THE MAID" IN the correspondence secretly carried on between the mistress in London and the maid at Passy, it was Fanny Mere's turn to write next.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She decided on delaying her reply until she had once more given careful consideration to the first letter received from Lady Harry, announcing her arrival in England, and a strange discovery that had attended it.
Vimpany
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From this reading Before leaving Paris, Iris had telegraphed instructions to Mrs. Vimpany to meet her at the terminus in London.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "THE MISTRESS AND THE MAID" IN the correspondence secretly carried on between the mistress in London and the maid at Passy, it was Fanny Mere's turn to write next.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her first inquiries were for her father.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The answer given, with an appearance of confusion and even of shame, was that there was no need to feel anxiety on the subject of Mr. Henley's illness.
produce a literary work
From this reading "THE MISTRESS AND THE MAID" IN the correspondence secretly carried on between the mistress in London and the maid at Passy, it was Fanny Mere's turn to write next.
