used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He caught a glimpse of Betsy, stormily dusting and polishing in the living-room, but contented himself with touching his cap to Mrs. Bruce, and disappearing down the garden path.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISTRESS AND MAID MRS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hiram came as far as the door with her and laid the rug inside.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BRUCE remained with the captain at the gate for fifteen minutes longer before she re-entered the house.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BRUCE remained with the captain at the gate for fifteen minutes longer before she re-entered the house.
Betsy
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From this reading He caught a glimpse of Betsy, stormily dusting and polishing in the living-room, but contented himself with touching his cap to Mrs. Bruce, and disappearing down the garden path.
BRUCEnounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading BRUCE remained with the captain at the gate for fifteen minutes longer before she re-entered the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He caught a glimpse of Betsy, stormily dusting and polishing in the living-room, but contented himself with touching his cap to Mrs. Bruce, and disappearing down the garden path.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Hiram came as far as the door with her and laid the rug inside.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading He caught a glimpse of Betsy, stormily dusting and polishing in the living-room, but contented himself with touching his cap to Mrs. Bruce, and disappearing down the garden path.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading BRUCE remained with the captain at the gate for fifteen minutes longer before she re-entered the house.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He caught a glimpse of Betsy, stormily dusting and polishing in the living-room, but contented himself with touching his cap to Mrs. Bruce, and disappearing down the garden path.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading He caught a glimpse of Betsy, stormily dusting and polishing in the living-room, but contented himself with touching his cap to Mrs. Bruce, and disappearing down the garden path.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading He caught a glimpse of Betsy, stormily dusting and polishing in the living-room, but contented himself with touching his cap to Mrs. Bruce, and disappearing down the garden path.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Hiram came as far as the door with her and laid the rug inside.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He caught a glimpse of Betsy, stormily dusting and polishing in the living-room, but contented himself with touching his cap to Mrs. Bruce, and disappearing down the garden path.
dustingverbUS /ˈdʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “dust” — remove the dust from
From this reading He caught a glimpse of Betsy, stormily dusting and polishing in the living-room, but contented himself with touching his cap to Mrs. Bruce, and disappearing down the garden path.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading That lady looked sharply at her factotum as she entered the room.
factotumnoun
a servant employed to do a variety of jobs
From this reading That lady looked sharply at her factotum as she entered the room.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Hiram came as far as the door with her and laid the rug inside.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading BRUCE remained with the captain at the gate for fifteen minutes longer before she re-entered the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BRUCE remained with the captain at the gate for fifteen minutes longer before she re-entered the house.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He caught a glimpse of Betsy, stormily dusting and polishing in the living-room, but contented himself with touching his cap to Mrs. Bruce, and disappearing down the garden path.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading BRUCE remained with the captain at the gate for fifteen minutes longer before she re-entered the house.
a quick look
From this reading He caught a glimpse of Betsy, stormily dusting and polishing in the living-room, but contented himself with touching his cap to Mrs. Bruce, and disappearing down the garden path.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He caught a glimpse of Betsy, stormily dusting and polishing in the living-room, but contented himself with touching his cap to Mrs. Bruce, and disappearing down the garden path.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hiram came as far as the door with her and laid the rug inside.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He caught a glimpse of Betsy, stormily dusting and polishing in the living-room, but contented himself with touching his cap to Mrs. Bruce, and disappearing down the garden path.
Hiram
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From this reading Hiram came as far as the door with her and laid the rug inside.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He caught a glimpse of Betsy, stormily dusting and polishing in the living-room, but contented himself with touching his cap to Mrs. Bruce, and disappearing down the garden path.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading BRUCE remained with the captain at the gate for fifteen minutes longer before she re-entered the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He caught a glimpse of Betsy, stormily dusting and polishing in the living-room, but contented himself with touching his cap to Mrs. Bruce, and disappearing down the garden path.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Hiram came as far as the door with her and laid the rug inside.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading That lady looked sharply at her factotum as she entered the room.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Hiram came as far as the door with her and laid the rug inside.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading He caught a glimpse of Betsy, stormily dusting and polishing in the living-room, but contented himself with touching his cap to Mrs. Bruce, and disappearing down the garden path.
for more time
From this reading BRUCE remained with the captain at the gate for fifteen minutes longer before she re-entered the house.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading That lady looked sharply at her factotum as she entered the room.
a female domestic
From this reading MISTRESS AND MAID MRS.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading BRUCE remained with the captain at the gate for fifteen minutes longer before she re-entered the house.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading MISTRESS AND MAID MRS.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MISTRESS AND MAID MRS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He caught a glimpse of Betsy, stormily dusting and polishing in the living-room, but contented himself with touching his cap to Mrs. Bruce, and disappearing down the garden path.
a course of conduct
From this reading He caught a glimpse of Betsy, stormily dusting and polishing in the living-room, but contented himself with touching his cap to Mrs. Bruce, and disappearing down the garden path.
polishingnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃɪŋ/
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
From this reading He caught a glimpse of Betsy, stormily dusting and polishing in the living-room, but contented himself with touching his cap to Mrs. Bruce, and disappearing down the garden path.
re-enteredverbUS /ˌriːˈentərd/
past form of “re-enter” — enter again
From this reading BRUCE remained with the captain at the gate for fifteen minutes longer before she re-entered the house.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading BRUCE remained with the captain at the gate for fifteen minutes longer before she re-entered the house.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading That lady looked sharply at her factotum as she entered the room.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Hiram came as far as the door with her and laid the rug inside.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading That lady looked sharply at her factotum as she entered the room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BRUCE remained with the captain at the gate for fifteen minutes longer before she re-entered the house.
stormilyadverb
in a stormy or violent manner
From this reading He caught a glimpse of Betsy, stormily dusting and polishing in the living-room, but contented himself with touching his cap to Mrs. Bruce, and disappearing down the garden path.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That lady looked sharply at her factotum as she entered the room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BRUCE remained with the captain at the gate for fifteen minutes longer before she re-entered the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He caught a glimpse of Betsy, stormily dusting and polishing in the living-room, but contented himself with touching his cap to Mrs. Bruce, and disappearing down the garden path.
arousing affect
From this reading He caught a glimpse of Betsy, stormily dusting and polishing in the living-room, but contented himself with touching his cap to Mrs. Bruce, and disappearing down the garden path.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BRUCE remained with the captain at the gate for fifteen minutes longer before she re-entered the house.
