used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Ten,” said Mrs. Ackroyde, who was blessed with a sometimes painfully retentive memory.
Ackroyde
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From this reading “She’s beginning again after--how many years is it?” said Lady Wrackley to Mrs. Ackroyde in the motor as they drove away from Shaftesbury.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “She’s beginning again after--how many years is it?” said Lady Wrackley to Mrs. Ackroyde in the motor as they drove away from Shaftesbury.
anew
From this reading “She’s beginning again after--how many years is it?” said Lady Wrackley to Mrs. Ackroyde in the motor as they drove away from Shaftesbury.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “She’s beginning again after--how many years is it?” said Lady Wrackley to Mrs. Ackroyde in the motor as they drove away from Shaftesbury.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “She’s beginning again after--how many years is it?” said Lady Wrackley to Mrs. Ackroyde in the motor as they drove away from Shaftesbury.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading “She’s beginning again after--how many years is it?” said Lady Wrackley to Mrs. Ackroyde in the motor as they drove away from Shaftesbury.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading “Ten,” said Mrs. Ackroyde, who was blessed with a sometimes painfully retentive memory.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading “She’s beginning again after--how many years is it?” said Lady Wrackley to Mrs. Ackroyde in the motor as they drove away from Shaftesbury.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “Who’s Zotos?” inquired young Leving of the turned-up nose and the larky expression.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “She’s beginning again after--how many years is it?” said Lady Wrackley to Mrs. Ackroyde in the motor as they drove away from Shaftesbury.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
how
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From this reading “She’s beginning again after--how many years is it?” said Lady Wrackley to Mrs. Ackroyde in the motor as they drove away from Shaftesbury.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I suppose it’s Zotos,” observed Lady Wrackley.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “She’s beginning again after--how many years is it?” said Lady Wrackley to Mrs. Ackroyde in the motor as they drove away from Shaftesbury.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Who’s Zotos?” inquired young Leving of the turned-up nose and the larky expression.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “She’s beginning again after--how many years is it?” said Lady Wrackley to Mrs. Ackroyde in the motor as they drove away from Shaftesbury.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “She’s beginning again after--how many years is it?” said Lady Wrackley to Mrs. Ackroyde in the motor as they drove away from Shaftesbury.
it's
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From this reading “I suppose it’s Zotos,” observed Lady Wrackley.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
larky
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From this reading “Who’s Zotos?” inquired young Leving of the turned-up nose and the larky expression.
Leving
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From this reading “Who’s Zotos?” inquired young Leving of the turned-up nose and the larky expression.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading “She’s beginning again after--how many years is it?” said Lady Wrackley to Mrs. Ackroyde in the motor as they drove away from Shaftesbury.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading “Ten,” said Mrs. Ackroyde, who was blessed with a sometimes painfully retentive memory.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading “She’s beginning again after--how many years is it?” said Lady Wrackley to Mrs. Ackroyde in the motor as they drove away from Shaftesbury.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “She’s beginning again after--how many years is it?” said Lady Wrackley to Mrs. Ackroyde in the motor as they drove away from Shaftesbury.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading “Who’s Zotos?” inquired young Leving of the turned-up nose and the larky expression.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “I suppose it’s Zotos,” observed Lady Wrackley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading “Ten,” said Mrs. Ackroyde, who was blessed with a sometimes painfully retentive memory.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
retentiveadjective
good at remembering
From this reading “Ten,” said Mrs. Ackroyde, who was blessed with a sometimes painfully retentive memory.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “She’s beginning again after--how many years is it?” said Lady Wrackley to Mrs. Ackroyde in the motor as they drove away from Shaftesbury.
Sellingworth
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From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
Shaftesbury
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From this reading “She’s beginning again after--how many years is it?” said Lady Wrackley to Mrs. Ackroyde in the motor as they drove away from Shaftesbury.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
She's
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From this reading “She’s beginning again after--how many years is it?” said Lady Wrackley to Mrs. Ackroyde in the motor as they drove away from Shaftesbury.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading “Ten,” said Mrs. Ackroyde, who was blessed with a sometimes painfully retentive memory.
express a supposition
From this reading “I suppose it’s Zotos,” observed Lady Wrackley.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading “Ten,” said Mrs. Ackroyde, who was blessed with a sometimes painfully retentive memory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “She’s beginning again after--how many years is it?” said Lady Wrackley to Mrs. Ackroyde in the motor as they drove away from Shaftesbury.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
turned-up
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From this reading “Who’s Zotos?” inquired young Leving of the turned-up nose and the larky expression.
Tuyn
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From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Ten,” said Mrs. Ackroyde, who was blessed with a sometimes painfully retentive memory.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Miss Van Tuyn and the members of the “old guard” went home to bed that night realizing that Lady Sellingworth had had “things” done to herself before she came out to the theatre party.
which person or people
From this reading “Ten,” said Mrs. Ackroyde, who was blessed with a sometimes painfully retentive memory.
Who's
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From this reading “Who’s Zotos?” inquired young Leving of the turned-up nose and the larky expression.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Ten,” said Mrs. Ackroyde, who was blessed with a sometimes painfully retentive memory.
Wrackley
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From this reading “She’s beginning again after--how many years is it?” said Lady Wrackley to Mrs. Ackroyde in the motor as they drove away from Shaftesbury.
a late time of life
From this reading “She’s beginning again after--how many years is it?” said Lady Wrackley to Mrs. Ackroyde in the motor as they drove away from Shaftesbury.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Who’s Zotos?” inquired young Leving of the turned-up nose and the larky expression.
Zotos
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From this reading “I suppose it’s Zotos,” observed Lady Wrackley.
