used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She fancied that the people of the hotel were looking at her as she swallowed, or tried to swallow, her coffee.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She fancied that the people of the hotel were looking at her as she swallowed, or tried to swallow, her coffee.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading When her husband was paying the bill there was something disagreeable in the eye of the man who was taking the money.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading BROWN DOES ESCAPE.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading She fancied that the people of the hotel were looking at her as she swallowed, or tried to swallow, her coffee.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading When her husband was paying the bill there was something disagreeable in the eye of the man who was taking the money.
DOESauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BROWN DOES ESCAPE.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading BROWN DOES ESCAPE.
the organ of sight
From this reading When her husband was paying the bill there was something disagreeable in the eye of the man who was taking the money.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading She fancied that the people of the hotel were looking at her as she swallowed, or tried to swallow, her coffee.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading She fancied that the people of the hotel were looking at her as she swallowed, or tried to swallow, her coffee.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading When her husband was paying the bill there was something disagreeable in the eye of the man who was taking the money.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When her husband was paying the bill there was something disagreeable in the eye of the man who was taking the money.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She fancied that the people of the hotel were looking at her as she swallowed, or tried to swallow, her coffee.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When her husband was paying the bill there was something disagreeable in the eye of the man who was taking the money.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
a particular point in time
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading When her husband was paying the bill there was something disagreeable in the eye of the man who was taking the money.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She fancied that the people of the hotel were looking at her as she swallowed, or tried to swallow, her coffee.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading When her husband was paying the bill there was something disagreeable in the eye of the man who was taking the money.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She fancied that the people of the hotel were looking at her as she swallowed, or tried to swallow, her coffee.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
swallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading She fancied that the people of the hotel were looking at her as she swallowed, or tried to swallow, her coffee.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading She fancied that the people of the hotel were looking at her as she swallowed, or tried to swallow, her coffee.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading When her husband was paying the bill there was something disagreeable in the eye of the man who was taking the money.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When her husband was paying the bill there was something disagreeable in the eye of the man who was taking the money.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She fancied that the people of the hotel were looking at her as she swallowed, or tried to swallow, her coffee.
the act of using
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It had been visible to Mrs. Brown from the first moment of her arrival on the ground floor that “something was the matter,” if we may be allowed to use such a phrase; and she felt all but convinced that this something had reference to her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She fancied that the people of the hotel were looking at her as she swallowed, or tried to swallow, her coffee.
at the time that
From this reading When her husband was paying the bill there was something disagreeable in the eye of the man who was taking the money.
which person or people
From this reading When her husband was paying the bill there was something disagreeable in the eye of the man who was taking the money.
