Chapter X · Chapter 10

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Setting down her basket of soiled linen she put her hands on her hips and stood motionless, intently listening.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In ordinary the loft was never entered, nowadays, except by some slippered maid, or Michael with a trunk.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

showing lack of emotional involvement

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

no longer in use

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Dorothy?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Setting down her basket of soiled linen she put her hands on her hips and stood motionless, intently listening.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading In ordinary the loft was never entered, nowadays, except by some slippered maid, or Michael with a trunk.

apart from; not including

From this reading In ordinary the loft was never entered, nowadays, except by some slippered maid, or Michael with a trunk.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Setting down her basket of soiled linen she put her hands on her hips and stood motionless, intently listening.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Setting down her basket of soiled linen she put her hands on her hips and stood motionless, intently listening.

plural of “hip” — either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh

From this reading Setting down her basket of soiled linen she put her hands on her hips and stood motionless, intently listening.

a female domestic

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

with strained or eager attention

From this reading Setting down her basket of soiled linen she put her hands on her hips and stood motionless, intently listening.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading Setting down her basket of soiled linen she put her hands on her hips and stood motionless, intently listening.

hear with intention

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Setting down her basket of soiled linen she put her hands on her hips and stood motionless, intently listening.

floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space

From this reading In ordinary the loft was never entered, nowadays, except by some slippered maid, or Michael with a trunk.

a female domestic

From this reading In ordinary the loft was never entered, nowadays, except by some slippered maid, or Michael with a trunk.

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading In ordinary the loft was never entered, nowadays, except by some slippered maid, or Michael with a trunk.

not in physical motion

From this reading Setting down her basket of soiled linen she put her hands on her hips and stood motionless, intently listening.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading In ordinary the loft was never entered, nowadays, except by some slippered maid, or Michael with a trunk.

comparative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading In ordinary the loft was never entered, nowadays, except by some slippered maid, or Michael with a trunk.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Setting down her basket of soiled linen she put her hands on her hips and stood motionless, intently listening.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In ordinary the loft was never entered, nowadays, except by some slippered maid, or Michael with a trunk.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading In ordinary the loft was never entered, nowadays, except by some slippered maid, or Michael with a trunk.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Setting down her basket of soiled linen she put her hands on her hips and stood motionless, intently listening.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Setting down her basket of soiled linen she put her hands on her hips and stood motionless, intently listening.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Setting down her basket of soiled linen she put her hands on her hips and stood motionless, intently listening.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

shod with slippers

From this reading In ordinary the loft was never entered, nowadays, except by some slippered maid, or Michael with a trunk.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading Setting down her basket of soiled linen she put her hands on her hips and stood motionless, intently listening.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In ordinary the loft was never entered, nowadays, except by some slippered maid, or Michael with a trunk.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Setting down her basket of soiled linen she put her hands on her hips and stood motionless, intently listening.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was unusual.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

in the direction of

From this reading OPEN CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL A housemaid, passing through the disused "old laundry" on the ground floor, as a short-cut toward the newer one in a detached building, heard a strange noise in the drying-room overhead, and paused to listen.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading In ordinary the loft was never entered, nowadays, except by some slippered maid, or Michael with a trunk.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading This was unusual.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This was unusual.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In ordinary the loft was never entered, nowadays, except by some slippered maid, or Michael with a trunk.