54
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From this reading You’ll find me here if you come this afternoon, 54 Middle Inn Gardens.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I Antonia stood in the empty room in Bayswater, reading a scrawl of explanation which Gillian had left behind for her on the dusty mantelpiece.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading You’ll find me here if you come this afternoon, 54 Middle Inn Gardens.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
Antonia
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From this reading I Antonia stood in the empty room in Bayswater, reading a scrawl of explanation which Gillian had left behind for her on the dusty mantelpiece.
Bayswater
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From this reading I Antonia stood in the empty room in Bayswater, reading a scrawl of explanation which Gillian had left behind for her on the dusty mantelpiece.
for the reason that
From this reading I’m leaving behind a bottle of Elliman’s Embrocation, because I haven’t room for it.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading I Antonia stood in the empty room in Bayswater, reading a scrawl of explanation which Gillian had left behind for her on the dusty mantelpiece.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
BluebellnounUS /ˈbluːbel/
sometimes placed in genus Scilla
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading I’m leaving behind a bottle of Elliman’s Embrocation, because I haven’t room for it.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
clankverbUS /klæŋk/
make a clank
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading You’ll find me here if you come this afternoon, 54 Middle Inn Gardens.
dearly loved
From this reading “My dear—I’ve decided to go and live with Theo—why not?
recognizable; marked
From this reading “My dear—I’ve decided to go and live with Theo—why not?
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading I Antonia stood in the empty room in Bayswater, reading a scrawl of explanation which Gillian had left behind for her on the dusty mantelpiece.
Elliman's
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From this reading I’m leaving behind a bottle of Elliman’s Embrocation, because I haven’t room for it.
Embrocationnoun
a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
From this reading I’m leaving behind a bottle of Elliman’s Embrocation, because I haven’t room for it.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading I Antonia stood in the empty room in Bayswater, reading a scrawl of explanation which Gillian had left behind for her on the dusty mantelpiece.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading I Antonia stood in the empty room in Bayswater, reading a scrawl of explanation which Gillian had left behind for her on the dusty mantelpiece.
fendernounUS /ˈfendər/
a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading You’ll find me here if you come this afternoon, 54 Middle Inn Gardens.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I Antonia stood in the empty room in Bayswater, reading a scrawl of explanation which Gillian had left behind for her on the dusty mantelpiece.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading You’ll find me here if you come this afternoon, 54 Middle Inn Gardens.
Gillian
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From this reading I Antonia stood in the empty room in Bayswater, reading a scrawl of explanation which Gillian had left behind for her on the dusty mantelpiece.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “My dear—I’ve decided to go and live with Theo—why not?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I Antonia stood in the empty room in Bayswater, reading a scrawl of explanation which Gillian had left behind for her on the dusty mantelpiece.
haven't
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From this reading I’m leaving behind a bottle of Elliman’s Embrocation, because I haven’t room for it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I Antonia stood in the empty room in Bayswater, reading a scrawl of explanation which Gillian had left behind for her on the dusty mantelpiece.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading You’ll find me here if you come this afternoon, 54 Middle Inn Gardens.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I Antonia stood in the empty room in Bayswater, reading a scrawl of explanation which Gillian had left behind for her on the dusty mantelpiece.
I'm
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From this reading I’m leaving behind a bottle of Elliman’s Embrocation, because I haven’t room for it.
I've
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From this reading “My dear—I’ve decided to go and live with Theo—why not?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You’ll find me here if you come this afternoon, 54 Middle Inn Gardens.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I Antonia stood in the empty room in Bayswater, reading a scrawl of explanation which Gillian had left behind for her on the dusty mantelpiece.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading You’ll find me here if you come this afternoon, 54 Middle Inn Gardens.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
the act of departing
From this reading I’m leaving behind a bottle of Elliman’s Embrocation, because I haven’t room for it.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I Antonia stood in the empty room in Bayswater, reading a scrawl of explanation which Gillian had left behind for her on the dusty mantelpiece.
litteredadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərd/
filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading “My dear—I’ve decided to go and live with Theo—why not?
mantelpiecenoun
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading I Antonia stood in the empty room in Bayswater, reading a scrawl of explanation which Gillian had left behind for her on the dusty mantelpiece.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You’ll find me here if you come this afternoon, 54 Middle Inn Gardens.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading You’ll find me here if you come this afternoon, 54 Middle Inn Gardens.
MSS
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From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My dear—I’ve decided to go and live with Theo—why not?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “My dear—I’ve decided to go and live with Theo—why not?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I Antonia stood in the empty room in Bayswater, reading a scrawl of explanation which Gillian had left behind for her on the dusty mantelpiece.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I Antonia stood in the empty room in Bayswater, reading a scrawl of explanation which Gillian had left behind for her on the dusty mantelpiece.
polishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading I Antonia stood in the empty room in Bayswater, reading a scrawl of explanation which Gillian had left behind for her on the dusty mantelpiece.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I Antonia stood in the empty room in Bayswater, reading a scrawl of explanation which Gillian had left behind for her on the dusty mantelpiece.
scrawlverbUS /skrɔːl/
write carelessly
From this reading I Antonia stood in the empty room in Bayswater, reading a scrawl of explanation which Gillian had left behind for her on the dusty mantelpiece.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
stockingnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/
close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I Antonia stood in the empty room in Bayswater, reading a scrawl of explanation which Gillian had left behind for her on the dusty mantelpiece.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
a lightweight cord
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
teacupnounUS /ˈtiːkʌp/
as much as a teacup will hold
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I Antonia stood in the empty room in Bayswater, reading a scrawl of explanation which Gillian had left behind for her on the dusty mantelpiece.
Theo
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From this reading “My dear—I’ve decided to go and live with Theo—why not?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You’ll find me here if you come this afternoon, 54 Middle Inn Gardens.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “My dear—I’ve decided to go and live with Theo—why not?
torn-up
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From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
in the direction of
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I Antonia stood in the empty room in Bayswater, reading a scrawl of explanation which Gillian had left behind for her on the dusty mantelpiece.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “My dear—I’ve decided to go and live with Theo—why not?
in the company of; together with
From this reading The floor was littered with bits of straw and string, a broken teacup, some torn-up MSS., an old stocking and a tin of Bluebell polish ... her foot struck against the latter, and it rolled towards the tin fender and stopped with a forlorn clank....
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You’ll find me here if you come this afternoon, 54 Middle Inn Gardens.
You'll
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From this reading You’ll find me here if you come this afternoon, 54 Middle Inn Gardens.
