used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the midst of the sunshine on that summer day a spirit of melancholy descended upon the whole of the big house and set the nerves of all the inmates tingling.
Addie
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From this reading Addie had been, had read Guy's letter, had left at once ... for Rotterdam.
Adeline
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From this reading Downstairs, in the morning-room, Adeline sobbed without ceasing; and from the sunlit conservatory the old grandmother stared at her through the vista of the rooms, because she did not understand....
Adèletje
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From this reading Adeline lay sobbing in Emilie's arms; Marie and Paul were with her too; upstairs, Adèletje and Mary remained with Constance.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In the midst of the sunshine on that summer day a spirit of melancholy descended upon the whole of the big house and set the nerves of all the inmates tingling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the midst of the sunshine on that summer day a spirit of melancholy descended upon the whole of the big house and set the nerves of all the inmates tingling.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Brauws appeared at the door: "What has happened?" he asked, in a whisper.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Adeline lay sobbing in Emilie's arms; Marie and Paul were with her too; upstairs, Adèletje and Mary remained with Constance.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Brauws appeared at the door: "What has happened?" he asked, in a whisper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Addie had been, had read Guy's letter, had left at once ... for Rotterdam.
for the reason that
From this reading Downstairs, in the morning-room, Adeline sobbed without ceasing; and from the sunlit conservatory the old grandmother stared at her through the vista of the rooms, because she did not understand....
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Addie had been, had read Guy's letter, had left at once ... for Rotterdam.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the midst of the sunshine on that summer day a spirit of melancholy descended upon the whole of the big house and set the nerves of all the inmates tingling.
Brauws
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From this reading Brauws appeared at the door: "What has happened?" he asked, in a whisper.
ceasingverbUS /ˈsiːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Downstairs, in the morning-room, Adeline sobbed without ceasing; and from the sunlit conservatory the old grandmother stared at her through the vista of the rooms, because she did not understand....
conservatorynounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɔːri/
the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts
From this reading Downstairs, in the morning-room, Adeline sobbed without ceasing; and from the sunlit conservatory the old grandmother stared at her through the vista of the rooms, because she did not understand....
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Adeline lay sobbing in Emilie's arms; Marie and Paul were with her too; upstairs, Adèletje and Mary remained with Constance.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the midst of the sunshine on that summer day a spirit of melancholy descended upon the whole of the big house and set the nerves of all the inmates tingling.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading In the midst of the sunshine on that summer day a spirit of melancholy descended upon the whole of the big house and set the nerves of all the inmates tingling.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Downstairs, in the morning-room, Adeline sobbed without ceasing; and from the sunlit conservatory the old grandmother stared at her through the vista of the rooms, because she did not understand....
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Brauws appeared at the door: "What has happened?" he asked, in a whisper.
DownstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading Downstairs, in the morning-room, Adeline sobbed without ceasing; and from the sunlit conservatory the old grandmother stared at her through the vista of the rooms, because she did not understand....
Emilie's
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From this reading Adeline lay sobbing in Emilie's arms; Marie and Paul were with her too; upstairs, Adèletje and Mary remained with Constance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Addie had been, had read Guy's letter, had left at once ... for Rotterdam.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Downstairs, in the morning-room, Adeline sobbed without ceasing; and from the sunlit conservatory the old grandmother stared at her through the vista of the rooms, because she did not understand....
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Downstairs, in the morning-room, Adeline sobbed without ceasing; and from the sunlit conservatory the old grandmother stared at her through the vista of the rooms, because she did not understand....
Guy'snounUS /ɡaɪz/
possessive form of “guy” — an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Addie had been, had read Guy's letter, had left at once ... for Rotterdam.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Addie had been, had read Guy's letter, had left at once ... for Rotterdam.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Brauws appeared at the door: "What has happened?" he asked, in a whisper.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Brauws appeared at the door: "What has happened?" he asked, in a whisper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Brauws appeared at the door: "What has happened?" he asked, in a whisper.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Downstairs, in the morning-room, Adeline sobbed without ceasing; and from the sunlit conservatory the old grandmother stared at her through the vista of the rooms, because she did not understand....
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the midst of the sunshine on that summer day a spirit of melancholy descended upon the whole of the big house and set the nerves of all the inmates tingling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the midst of the sunshine on that summer day a spirit of melancholy descended upon the whole of the big house and set the nerves of all the inmates tingling.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading In the midst of the sunshine on that summer day a spirit of melancholy descended upon the whole of the big house and set the nerves of all the inmates tingling.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Adeline lay sobbing in Emilie's arms; Marie and Paul were with her too; upstairs, Adèletje and Mary remained with Constance.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Addie had been, had read Guy's letter, had left at once ... for Rotterdam.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Addie had been, had read Guy's letter, had left at once ... for Rotterdam.
Marie
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From this reading Adeline lay sobbing in Emilie's arms; Marie and Paul were with her too; upstairs, Adèletje and Mary remained with Constance.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Adeline lay sobbing in Emilie's arms; Marie and Paul were with her too; upstairs, Adèletje and Mary remained with Constance.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading In the midst of the sunshine on that summer day a spirit of melancholy descended upon the whole of the big house and set the nerves of all the inmates tingling.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In the midst of the sunshine on that summer day a spirit of melancholy descended upon the whole of the big house and set the nerves of all the inmates tingling.
morning-room
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From this reading Downstairs, in the morning-room, Adeline sobbed without ceasing; and from the sunlit conservatory the old grandmother stared at her through the vista of the rooms, because she did not understand....
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading In the midst of the sunshine on that summer day a spirit of melancholy descended upon the whole of the big house and set the nerves of all the inmates tingling.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Downstairs, in the morning-room, Adeline sobbed without ceasing; and from the sunlit conservatory the old grandmother stared at her through the vista of the rooms, because she did not understand....
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the midst of the sunshine on that summer day a spirit of melancholy descended upon the whole of the big house and set the nerves of all the inmates tingling.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Downstairs, in the morning-room, Adeline sobbed without ceasing; and from the sunlit conservatory the old grandmother stared at her through the vista of the rooms, because she did not understand....
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the midst of the sunshine on that summer day a spirit of melancholy descended upon the whole of the big house and set the nerves of all the inmates tingling.
on one occasion
From this reading Addie had been, had read Guy's letter, had left at once ... for Rotterdam.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Adeline lay sobbing in Emilie's arms; Marie and Paul were with her too; upstairs, Adèletje and Mary remained with Constance.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Addie had been, had read Guy's letter, had left at once ... for Rotterdam.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Adeline lay sobbing in Emilie's arms; Marie and Paul were with her too; upstairs, Adèletje and Mary remained with Constance.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Downstairs, in the morning-room, Adeline sobbed without ceasing; and from the sunlit conservatory the old grandmother stared at her through the vista of the rooms, because she did not understand....
RotterdamnounUS /ˈrɑːtərdæm/
the 2nd largest city in the Netherlands; located in the western Netherlands near the North Sea
From this reading Addie had been, had read Guy's letter, had left at once ... for Rotterdam.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In the midst of the sunshine on that summer day a spirit of melancholy descended upon the whole of the big house and set the nerves of all the inmates tingling.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Downstairs, in the morning-room, Adeline sobbed without ceasing; and from the sunlit conservatory the old grandmother stared at her through the vista of the rooms, because she did not understand....
sobbedverbUS /sɑːbd/
inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively
From this reading Downstairs, in the morning-room, Adeline sobbed without ceasing; and from the sunlit conservatory the old grandmother stared at her through the vista of the rooms, because she did not understand....
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading Adeline lay sobbing in Emilie's arms; Marie and Paul were with her too; upstairs, Adèletje and Mary remained with Constance.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading In the midst of the sunshine on that summer day a spirit of melancholy descended upon the whole of the big house and set the nerves of all the inmates tingling.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Downstairs, in the morning-room, Adeline sobbed without ceasing; and from the sunlit conservatory the old grandmother stared at her through the vista of the rooms, because she did not understand....
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In the midst of the sunshine on that summer day a spirit of melancholy descended upon the whole of the big house and set the nerves of all the inmates tingling.
sunlitadjectiveUS /ˈsʌnlɪt/
lighted by sunlight
From this reading Downstairs, in the morning-room, Adeline sobbed without ceasing; and from the sunlit conservatory the old grandmother stared at her through the vista of the rooms, because she did not understand....
the rays of the sun
From this reading In the midst of the sunshine on that summer day a spirit of melancholy descended upon the whole of the big house and set the nerves of all the inmates tingling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the midst of the sunshine on that summer day a spirit of melancholy descended upon the whole of the big house and set the nerves of all the inmates tingling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the midst of the sunshine on that summer day a spirit of melancholy descended upon the whole of the big house and set the nerves of all the inmates tingling.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Downstairs, in the morning-room, Adeline sobbed without ceasing; and from the sunlit conservatory the old grandmother stared at her through the vista of the rooms, because she did not understand....
tinglingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements
From this reading In the midst of the sunshine on that summer day a spirit of melancholy descended upon the whole of the big house and set the nerves of all the inmates tingling.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Adeline lay sobbing in Emilie's arms; Marie and Paul were with her too; upstairs, Adèletje and Mary remained with Constance.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Downstairs, in the morning-room, Adeline sobbed without ceasing; and from the sunlit conservatory the old grandmother stared at her through the vista of the rooms, because she did not understand....
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the midst of the sunshine on that summer day a spirit of melancholy descended upon the whole of the big house and set the nerves of all the inmates tingling.
on a floor above
From this reading Adeline lay sobbing in Emilie's arms; Marie and Paul were with her too; upstairs, Adèletje and Mary remained with Constance.
vistanounUS /ˈvɪstə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading Downstairs, in the morning-room, Adeline sobbed without ceasing; and from the sunlit conservatory the old grandmother stared at her through the vista of the rooms, because she did not understand....
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Adeline lay sobbing in Emilie's arms; Marie and Paul were with her too; upstairs, Adèletje and Mary remained with Constance.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Brauws appeared at the door: "What has happened?" he asked, in a whisper.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Brauws appeared at the door: "What has happened?" he asked, in a whisper.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In the midst of the sunshine on that summer day a spirit of melancholy descended upon the whole of the big house and set the nerves of all the inmates tingling.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Adeline lay sobbing in Emilie's arms; Marie and Paul were with her too; upstairs, Adèletje and Mary remained with Constance.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Downstairs, in the morning-room, Adeline sobbed without ceasing; and from the sunlit conservatory the old grandmother stared at her through the vista of the rooms, because she did not understand....
