used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That two days before, a man whom she knew not came and hired a room for a few days.
the state of being absent
From this reading She asserted that her master was away, and was, she believed, in France, and that in his absence she often let lodgings to strangers.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Ronald had been removed from the court the woman was questioned.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading That when Ronald said there were strange men outside the house, and when immediately afterwards there was a great knocking at the door, the man drew his sword and ordered her to come up stairs with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She asserted that her master was away, and was, she believed, in France, and that in his absence she often let lodgings to strangers.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading She asserted that her master was away, and was, she believed, in France, and that in his absence she often let lodgings to strangers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That when Ronald said there were strange men outside the house, and when immediately afterwards there was a great knocking at the door, the man drew his sword and ordered her to come up stairs with him.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading That on the evening before, hearing a noise in the attic, she went up with him, and met Ronald coming down stairs.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She asserted that her master was away, and was, she believed, in France, and that in his absence she often let lodgings to strangers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After Ronald had been removed from the court the woman was questioned.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading That two days before, a man whom she knew not came and hired a room for a few days.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She asserted that her master was away, and was, she believed, in France, and that in his absence she often let lodgings to strangers.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading That two days before, a man whom she knew not came and hired a room for a few days.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading That when Ronald said there were strange men outside the house, and when immediately afterwards there was a great knocking at the door, the man drew his sword and ordered her to come up stairs with him.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading That on the evening before, hearing a noise in the attic, she went up with him, and met Ronald coming down stairs.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading After Ronald had been removed from the court the woman was questioned.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading That two days before, a man whom she knew not came and hired a room for a few days.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading That when Ronald said there were strange men outside the house, and when immediately afterwards there was a great knocking at the door, the man drew his sword and ordered her to come up stairs with him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading That on the evening before, hearing a noise in the attic, she went up with him, and met Ronald coming down stairs.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading That when Ronald said there were strange men outside the house, and when immediately afterwards there was a great knocking at the door, the man drew his sword and ordered her to come up stairs with him.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That on the evening before, hearing a noise in the attic, she went up with him, and met Ronald coming down stairs.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading That two days before, a man whom she knew not came and hired a room for a few days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That two days before, a man whom she knew not came and hired a room for a few days.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading She asserted that her master was away, and was, she believed, in France, and that in his absence she often let lodgings to strangers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After Ronald had been removed from the court the woman was questioned.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading That when Ronald said there were strange men outside the house, and when immediately afterwards there was a great knocking at the door, the man drew his sword and ordered her to come up stairs with him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After Ronald had been removed from the court the woman was questioned.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading That on the evening before, hearing a noise in the attic, she went up with him, and met Ronald coming down stairs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She asserted that her master was away, and was, she believed, in France, and that in his absence she often let lodgings to strangers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That on the evening before, hearing a noise in the attic, she went up with him, and met Ronald coming down stairs.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading That two days before, a man whom she knew not came and hired a room for a few days.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She asserted that her master was away, and was, she believed, in France, and that in his absence she often let lodgings to strangers.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading That when Ronald said there were strange men outside the house, and when immediately afterwards there was a great knocking at the door, the man drew his sword and ordered her to come up stairs with him.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading That when Ronald said there were strange men outside the house, and when immediately afterwards there was a great knocking at the door, the man drew his sword and ordered her to come up stairs with him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She asserted that her master was away, and was, she believed, in France, and that in his absence she often let lodgings to strangers.
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 That two days before, a man whom she knew not came and hired a room for a few days.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading That when Ronald said there were strange men outside the house, and when immediately afterwards there was a great knocking at the door, the man drew his sword and ordered her to come up stairs with him.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading She asserted that her master was away, and was, she believed, in France, and that in his absence she often let lodgings to strangers.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading She asserted that her master was away, and was, she believed, in France, and that in his absence she often let lodgings to strangers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That two days before, a man whom she knew not came and hired a room for a few days.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading She asserted that her master was away, and was, she believed, in France, and that in his absence she often let lodgings to strangers.
the force of workers available
From this reading That when Ronald said there were strange men outside the house, and when immediately afterwards there was a great knocking at the door, the man drew his sword and ordered her to come up stairs with him.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading That on the evening before, hearing a noise in the attic, she went up with him, and met Ronald coming down stairs.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading That on the evening before, hearing a noise in the attic, she went up with him, and met Ronald coming down stairs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That two days before, a man whom she knew not came and hired a room for a few days.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She asserted that her master was away, and was, she believed, in France, and that in his absence she often let lodgings to strangers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That on the evening before, hearing a noise in the attic, she went up with him, and met Ronald coming down stairs.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading That when Ronald said there were strange men outside the house, and when immediately afterwards there was a great knocking at the door, the man drew his sword and ordered her to come up stairs with him.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading That when Ronald said there were strange men outside the house, and when immediately afterwards there was a great knocking at the door, the man drew his sword and ordered her to come up stairs with him.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading After Ronald had been removed from the court the woman was questioned.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading After Ronald had been removed from the court the woman was questioned.
Ronald
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From this reading After Ronald had been removed from the court the woman was questioned.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading That two days before, a man whom she knew not came and hired a room for a few days.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading That when Ronald said there were strange men outside the house, and when immediately afterwards there was a great knocking at the door, the man drew his sword and ordered her to come up stairs with him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She asserted that her master was away, and was, she believed, in France, and that in his absence she often let lodgings to strangers.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading That on the evening before, hearing a noise in the attic, she went up with him, and met Ronald coming down stairs.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading That when Ronald said there were strange men outside the house, and when immediately afterwards there was a great knocking at the door, the man drew his sword and ordered her to come up stairs with him.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading She asserted that her master was away, and was, she believed, in France, and that in his absence she often let lodgings to strangers.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading That when Ronald said there were strange men outside the house, and when immediately afterwards there was a great knocking at the door, the man drew his sword and ordered her to come up stairs with him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She asserted that her master was away, and was, she believed, in France, and that in his absence she often let lodgings to strangers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After Ronald had been removed from the court the woman was questioned.
in or at that place or location
From this reading That when Ronald said there were strange men outside the house, and when immediately afterwards there was a great knocking at the door, the man drew his sword and ordered her to come up stairs with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She asserted that her master was away, and was, she believed, in France, and that in his absence she often let lodgings to strangers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading That two days before, a man whom she knew not came and hired a room for a few days.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading That on the evening before, hearing a noise in the attic, she went up with him, and met Ronald coming down stairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After Ronald had been removed from the court the woman was questioned.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading That on the evening before, hearing a noise in the attic, she went up with him, and met Ronald coming down stairs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That when Ronald said there were strange men outside the house, and when immediately afterwards there was a great knocking at the door, the man drew his sword and ordered her to come up stairs with him.
at the time that
From this reading That when Ronald said there were strange men outside the house, and when immediately afterwards there was a great knocking at the door, the man drew his sword and ordered her to come up stairs with him.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That two days before, a man whom she knew not came and hired a room for a few days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That on the evening before, hearing a noise in the attic, she went up with him, and met Ronald coming down stairs.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading After Ronald had been removed from the court the woman was questioned.
