8
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From this reading IMPROVEMENTS It was 8 o'clock, the following morning when Helen was awakened by hearing a loud dispute outside her door between Marshland and Alice Grimstone (the maid).
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS It was 8 o'clock, the following morning when Helen was awakened by hearing a loud dispute outside her door between Marshland and Alice Grimstone (the maid).
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Glancing at her watch, Helen jumped out of bed and began her toilet and half way through she was interrupted by Alice bouncing in announcing it was gone 8 o'clock and would she (Helen) care about any water for washing.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah this is Marshland's cooking" thought Helen as she raised the cover of the dish.
Alice
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From this reading IMPROVEMENTS It was 8 o'clock, the following morning when Helen was awakened by hearing a loud dispute outside her door between Marshland and Alice Grimstone (the maid).
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Helen declared she would, upon which she was presented with a can of hot water and a clean towel, soap already having been provided.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS It was 8 o'clock, the following morning when Helen was awakened by hearing a loud dispute outside her door between Marshland and Alice Grimstone (the maid).
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading Glancing at her watch, Helen jumped out of bed and began her toilet and half way through she was interrupted by Alice bouncing in announcing it was gone 8 o'clock and would she (Helen) care about any water for washing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Glancing at her watch, Helen jumped out of bed and began her toilet and half way through she was interrupted by Alice bouncing in announcing it was gone 8 o'clock and would she (Helen) care about any water for washing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Ah this is Marshland's cooking" thought Helen as she raised the cover of the dish.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Glancing at her watch, Helen jumped out of bed and began her toilet and half way through she was interrupted by Alice bouncing in announcing it was gone 8 o'clock and would she (Helen) care about any water for washing.
aroused or activated
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS It was 8 o'clock, the following morning when Helen was awakened by hearing a loud dispute outside her door between Marshland and Alice Grimstone (the maid).
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading Having placed the last hair pin in her knob and fastenned her white blouse, Helen went down to the sitting room, where a smell of hot coffee and fried bacon greated her nose.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Glancing at her watch, Helen jumped out of bed and began her toilet and half way through she was interrupted by Alice bouncing in announcing it was gone 8 o'clock and would she (Helen) care about any water for washing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Helen declared she would, upon which she was presented with a can of hot water and a clean towel, soap already having been provided.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Glancing at her watch, Helen jumped out of bed and began her toilet and half way through she was interrupted by Alice bouncing in announcing it was gone 8 o'clock and would she (Helen) care about any water for washing.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS It was 8 o'clock, the following morning when Helen was awakened by hearing a loud dispute outside her door between Marshland and Alice Grimstone (the maid).
blousenounUS /blaʊs/
a top worn by women
From this reading Having placed the last hair pin in her knob and fastenned her white blouse, Helen went down to the sitting room, where a smell of hot coffee and fried bacon greated her nose.
bouncingnounUS /ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/
rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
From this reading Glancing at her watch, Helen jumped out of bed and began her toilet and half way through she was interrupted by Alice bouncing in announcing it was gone 8 o'clock and would she (Helen) care about any water for washing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS It was 8 o'clock, the following morning when Helen was awakened by hearing a loud dispute outside her door between Marshland and Alice Grimstone (the maid).
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Helen declared she would, upon which she was presented with a can of hot water and a clean towel, soap already having been provided.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Glancing at her watch, Helen jumped out of bed and began her toilet and half way through she was interrupted by Alice bouncing in announcing it was gone 8 o'clock and would she (Helen) care about any water for washing.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Helen declared she would, upon which she was presented with a can of hot water and a clean towel, soap already having been provided.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Having placed the last hair pin in her knob and fastenned her white blouse, Helen went down to the sitting room, where a smell of hot coffee and fried bacon greated her nose.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading "Ah this is Marshland's cooking" thought Helen as she raised the cover of the dish.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading "Ah this is Marshland's cooking" thought Helen as she raised the cover of the dish.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Helen declared she would, upon which she was presented with a can of hot water and a clean towel, soap already having been provided.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading "Ah this is Marshland's cooking" thought Helen as she raised the cover of the dish.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS It was 8 o'clock, the following morning when Helen was awakened by hearing a loud dispute outside her door between Marshland and Alice Grimstone (the maid).
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS It was 8 o'clock, the following morning when Helen was awakened by hearing a loud dispute outside her door between Marshland and Alice Grimstone (the maid).
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Having placed the last hair pin in her knob and fastenned her white blouse, Helen went down to the sitting room, where a smell of hot coffee and fried bacon greated her nose.
fastenned
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From this reading Having placed the last hair pin in her knob and fastenned her white blouse, Helen went down to the sitting room, where a smell of hot coffee and fried bacon greated her nose.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS It was 8 o'clock, the following morning when Helen was awakened by hearing a loud dispute outside her door between Marshland and Alice Grimstone (the maid).
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Glancing at her watch, Helen jumped out of bed and began her toilet and half way through she was interrupted by Alice bouncing in announcing it was gone 8 o'clock and would she (Helen) care about any water for washing.
friedadjectiveUS /fraɪd/
cooked by frying in fat
From this reading Having placed the last hair pin in her knob and fastenned her white blouse, Helen went down to the sitting room, where a smell of hot coffee and fried bacon greated her nose.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Glancing at her watch, Helen jumped out of bed and began her toilet and half way through she was interrupted by Alice bouncing in announcing it was gone 8 o'clock and would she (Helen) care about any water for washing.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Glancing at her watch, Helen jumped out of bed and began her toilet and half way through she was interrupted by Alice bouncing in announcing it was gone 8 o'clock and would she (Helen) care about any water for washing.
greated
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From this reading Having placed the last hair pin in her knob and fastenned her white blouse, Helen went down to the sitting room, where a smell of hot coffee and fried bacon greated her nose.
Grimstone
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From this reading IMPROVEMENTS It was 8 o'clock, the following morning when Helen was awakened by hearing a loud dispute outside her door between Marshland and Alice Grimstone (the maid).
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Having placed the last hair pin in her knob and fastenned her white blouse, Helen went down to the sitting room, where a smell of hot coffee and fried bacon greated her nose.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Glancing at her watch, Helen jumped out of bed and began her toilet and half way through she was interrupted by Alice bouncing in announcing it was gone 8 o'clock and would she (Helen) care about any water for washing.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Helen declared she would, upon which she was presented with a can of hot water and a clean towel, soap already having been provided.
(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 IMPROVEMENTS It was 8 o'clock, the following morning when Helen was awakened by hearing a loud dispute outside her door between Marshland and Alice Grimstone (the maid).
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS It was 8 o'clock, the following morning when Helen was awakened by hearing a loud dispute outside her door between Marshland and Alice Grimstone (the maid).
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS It was 8 o'clock, the following morning when Helen was awakened by hearing a loud dispute outside her door between Marshland and Alice Grimstone (the maid).
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Helen declared she would, upon which she was presented with a can of hot water and a clean towel, soap already having been provided.
IMPROVEMENTSnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS It was 8 o'clock, the following morning when Helen was awakened by hearing a loud dispute outside her door between Marshland and Alice Grimstone (the maid).
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Glancing at her watch, Helen jumped out of bed and began her toilet and half way through she was interrupted by Alice bouncing in announcing it was gone 8 o'clock and would she (Helen) care about any water for washing.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Glancing at her watch, Helen jumped out of bed and began her toilet and half way through she was interrupted by Alice bouncing in announcing it was gone 8 o'clock and would she (Helen) care about any water for washing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ah this is Marshland's cooking" thought Helen as she raised the cover of the dish.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS It was 8 o'clock, the following morning when Helen was awakened by hearing a loud dispute outside her door between Marshland and Alice Grimstone (the maid).
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Glancing at her watch, Helen jumped out of bed and began her toilet and half way through she was interrupted by Alice bouncing in announcing it was gone 8 o'clock and would she (Helen) care about any water for washing.
knobnounUS /nɑːb/
a circular rounded projection or protuberance
From this reading Having placed the last hair pin in her knob and fastenned her white blouse, Helen went down to the sitting room, where a smell of hot coffee and fried bacon greated her nose.
immediately past
From this reading Having placed the last hair pin in her knob and fastenned her white blouse, Helen went down to the sitting room, where a smell of hot coffee and fried bacon greated her nose.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS It was 8 o'clock, the following morning when Helen was awakened by hearing a loud dispute outside her door between Marshland and Alice Grimstone (the maid).
a female domestic
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS It was 8 o'clock, the following morning when Helen was awakened by hearing a loud dispute outside her door between Marshland and Alice Grimstone (the maid).
MarshlandnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃlænd/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS It was 8 o'clock, the following morning when Helen was awakened by hearing a loud dispute outside her door between Marshland and Alice Grimstone (the maid).
Marshland's
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From this reading "Ah this is Marshland's cooking" thought Helen as she raised the cover of the dish.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS It was 8 o'clock, the following morning when Helen was awakened by hearing a loud dispute outside her door between Marshland and Alice Grimstone (the maid).
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Having placed the last hair pin in her knob and fastenned her white blouse, Helen went down to the sitting room, where a smell of hot coffee and fried bacon greated her nose.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS It was 8 o'clock, the following morning when Helen was awakened by hearing a loud dispute outside her door between Marshland and Alice Grimstone (the maid).
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Glancing at her watch, Helen jumped out of bed and began her toilet and half way through she was interrupted by Alice bouncing in announcing it was gone 8 o'clock and would she (Helen) care about any water for washing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Glancing at her watch, Helen jumped out of bed and began her toilet and half way through she was interrupted by Alice bouncing in announcing it was gone 8 o'clock and would she (Helen) care about any water for washing.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS It was 8 o'clock, the following morning when Helen was awakened by hearing a loud dispute outside her door between Marshland and Alice Grimstone (the maid).
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading Having placed the last hair pin in her knob and fastenned her white blouse, Helen went down to the sitting room, where a smell of hot coffee and fried bacon greated her nose.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Having placed the last hair pin in her knob and fastenned her white blouse, Helen went down to the sitting room, where a smell of hot coffee and fried bacon greated her nose.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Helen declared she would, upon which she was presented with a can of hot water and a clean towel, soap already having been provided.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Helen declared she would, upon which she was presented with a can of hot water and a clean towel, soap already having been provided.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading "Ah this is Marshland's cooking" thought Helen as she raised the cover of the dish.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Having placed the last hair pin in her knob and fastenned her white blouse, Helen went down to the sitting room, where a smell of hot coffee and fried bacon greated her nose.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Glancing at her watch, Helen jumped out of bed and began her toilet and half way through she was interrupted by Alice bouncing in announcing it was gone 8 o'clock and would she (Helen) care about any water for washing.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Having placed the last hair pin in her knob and fastenned her white blouse, Helen went down to the sitting room, where a smell of hot coffee and fried bacon greated her nose.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading Having placed the last hair pin in her knob and fastenned her white blouse, Helen went down to the sitting room, where a smell of hot coffee and fried bacon greated her nose.
soapnounUS /soʊp/
a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
From this reading Helen declared she would, upon which she was presented with a can of hot water and a clean towel, soap already having been provided.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS It was 8 o'clock, the following morning when Helen was awakened by hearing a loud dispute outside her door between Marshland and Alice Grimstone (the maid).
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Ah this is Marshland's cooking" thought Helen as she raised the cover of the dish.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Ah this is Marshland's cooking" thought Helen as she raised the cover of the dish.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Glancing at her watch, Helen jumped out of bed and began her toilet and half way through she was interrupted by Alice bouncing in announcing it was gone 8 o'clock and would she (Helen) care about any water for washing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having placed the last hair pin in her knob and fastenned her white blouse, Helen went down to the sitting room, where a smell of hot coffee and fried bacon greated her nose.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Glancing at her watch, Helen jumped out of bed and began her toilet and half way through she was interrupted by Alice bouncing in announcing it was gone 8 o'clock and would she (Helen) care about any water for washing.
towelnounUS /ˈtaʊəl/
a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
From this reading Helen declared she would, upon which she was presented with a can of hot water and a clean towel, soap already having been provided.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Helen declared she would, upon which she was presented with a can of hot water and a clean towel, soap already having been provided.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS It was 8 o'clock, the following morning when Helen was awakened by hearing a loud dispute outside her door between Marshland and Alice Grimstone (the maid).
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading Glancing at her watch, Helen jumped out of bed and began her toilet and half way through she was interrupted by Alice bouncing in announcing it was gone 8 o'clock and would she (Helen) care about any water for washing.
look attentively
From this reading Glancing at her watch, Helen jumped out of bed and began her toilet and half way through she was interrupted by Alice bouncing in announcing it was gone 8 o'clock and would she (Helen) care about any water for washing.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Glancing at her watch, Helen jumped out of bed and began her toilet and half way through she was interrupted by Alice bouncing in announcing it was gone 8 o'clock and would she (Helen) care about any water for washing.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Glancing at her watch, Helen jumped out of bed and began her toilet and half way through she was interrupted by Alice bouncing in announcing it was gone 8 o'clock and would she (Helen) care about any water for washing.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Having placed the last hair pin in her knob and fastenned her white blouse, Helen went down to the sitting room, where a smell of hot coffee and fried bacon greated her nose.
at the time that
From this reading IMPROVEMENTS It was 8 o'clock, the following morning when Helen was awakened by hearing a loud dispute outside her door between Marshland and Alice Grimstone (the maid).
in or at the place that
From this reading Having placed the last hair pin in her knob and fastenned her white blouse, Helen went down to the sitting room, where a smell of hot coffee and fried bacon greated her nose.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Helen declared she would, upon which she was presented with a can of hot water and a clean towel, soap already having been provided.
a Caucasian
From this reading Having placed the last hair pin in her knob and fastenned her white blouse, Helen went down to the sitting room, where a smell of hot coffee and fried bacon greated her nose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Helen declared she would, upon which she was presented with a can of hot water and a clean towel, soap already having been provided.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Glancing at her watch, Helen jumped out of bed and began her toilet and half way through she was interrupted by Alice bouncing in announcing it was gone 8 o'clock and would she (Helen) care about any water for washing.
