used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he stood for a moment waiting for it to be answered he wondered whether she would be at home to him, how she would greet him if she chose to see him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Three days later, soon after four o’clock, Craven rang the bell at Lady Sellingworth’s door.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading As he stood for a moment waiting for it to be answered he wondered whether she would be at home to him, how she would greet him if she chose to see him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he stood for a moment waiting for it to be answered he wondered whether she would be at home to him, how she would greet him if she chose to see him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Three days later, soon after four o’clock, Craven rang the bell at Lady Sellingworth’s door.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As he stood for a moment waiting for it to be answered he wondered whether she would be at home to him, how she would greet him if she chose to see him.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Three days later, soon after four o’clock, Craven rang the bell at Lady Sellingworth’s door.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The door was opened by a footman.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading As he stood for a moment waiting for it to be answered he wondered whether she would be at home to him, how she would greet him if she chose to see him.
CravenadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪvən/
lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful
From this reading Three days later, soon after four o’clock, Craven rang the bell at Lady Sellingworth’s door.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days later, soon after four o’clock, Craven rang the bell at Lady Sellingworth’s door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Three days later, soon after four o’clock, Craven rang the bell at Lady Sellingworth’s door.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading The door was opened by a footman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As he stood for a moment waiting for it to be answered he wondered whether she would be at home to him, how she would greet him if she chose to see him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Three days later, soon after four o’clock, Craven rang the bell at Lady Sellingworth’s door.
destroyed or killed
From this reading “Her ladyship has gone out of town, sir.”
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading As he stood for a moment waiting for it to be answered he wondered whether she would be at home to him, how she would greet him if she chose to see him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Her ladyship has gone out of town, sir.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he stood for a moment waiting for it to be answered he wondered whether she would be at home to him, how she would greet him if she chose to see him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Is her ladyship at home?”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he stood for a moment waiting for it to be answered he wondered whether she would be at home to him, how she would greet him if she chose to see him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As he stood for a moment waiting for it to be answered he wondered whether she would be at home to him, how she would greet him if she chose to see him.
how
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From this reading As he stood for a moment waiting for it to be answered he wondered whether she would be at home to him, how she would greet him if she chose to see him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As he stood for a moment waiting for it to be answered he wondered whether she would be at home to him, how she would greet him if she chose to see him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is her ladyship at home?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As he stood for a moment waiting for it to be answered he wondered whether she would be at home to him, how she would greet him if she chose to see him.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Three days later, soon after four o’clock, Craven rang the bell at Lady Sellingworth’s door.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading “Is her ladyship at home?”
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Three days later, soon after four o’clock, Craven rang the bell at Lady Sellingworth’s door.
a particular point in time
From this reading As he stood for a moment waiting for it to be answered he wondered whether she would be at home to him, how she would greet him if she chose to see him.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Three days later, soon after four o’clock, Craven rang the bell at Lady Sellingworth’s door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Her ladyship has gone out of town, sir.”
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door was opened by a footman.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Her ladyship has gone out of town, sir.”
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Three days later, soon after four o’clock, Craven rang the bell at Lady Sellingworth’s door.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As he stood for a moment waiting for it to be answered he wondered whether she would be at home to him, how she would greet him if she chose to see him.
Sellingworth's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three days later, soon after four o’clock, Craven rang the bell at Lady Sellingworth’s door.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he stood for a moment waiting for it to be answered he wondered whether she would be at home to him, how she would greet him if she chose to see him.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Her ladyship has gone out of town, sir.”
in the near future
From this reading Three days later, soon after four o’clock, Craven rang the bell at Lady Sellingworth’s door.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As he stood for a moment waiting for it to be answered he wondered whether she would be at home to him, how she would greet him if she chose to see him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three days later, soon after four o’clock, Craven rang the bell at Lady Sellingworth’s door.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days later, soon after four o’clock, Craven rang the bell at Lady Sellingworth’s door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he stood for a moment waiting for it to be answered he wondered whether she would be at home to him, how she would greet him if she chose to see him.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading “Her ladyship has gone out of town, sir.”
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading As he stood for a moment waiting for it to be answered he wondered whether she would be at home to him, how she would greet him if she chose to see him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The door was opened by a footman.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading As he stood for a moment waiting for it to be answered he wondered whether she would be at home to him, how she would greet him if she chose to see him.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading As he stood for a moment waiting for it to be answered he wondered whether she would be at home to him, how she would greet him if she chose to see him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As he stood for a moment waiting for it to be answered he wondered whether she would be at home to him, how she would greet him if she chose to see him.
