used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Books on the floor and piled on the chairs--a dusty confusion of papers everywhere--drawers open and untidy--her reign of law seemed to have been wiped out.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She stood aghast at the disorder which three weeks of the Squire's management had brought about.
aghastadjectiveUS /əˈɡæst/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading She stood aghast at the disorder which three weeks of the Squire's management had brought about.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Books on the floor and piled on the chairs--a dusty confusion of papers everywhere--drawers open and untidy--her reign of law seemed to have been wiped out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She stood aghast at the disorder which three weeks of the Squire's management had brought about.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Books on the floor and piled on the chairs--a dusty confusion of papers everywhere--drawers open and untidy--her reign of law seemed to have been wiped out.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Books on the floor and piled on the chairs--a dusty confusion of papers everywhere--drawers open and untidy--her reign of law seemed to have been wiped out.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She stood aghast at the disorder which three weeks of the Squire's management had brought about.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the spectacle presented by the room quickly drove out other matters.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the spectacle presented by the room quickly drove out other matters.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Books on the floor and piled on the chairs--a dusty confusion of papers everywhere--drawers open and untidy--her reign of law seemed to have been wiped out.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Books on the floor and piled on the chairs--a dusty confusion of papers everywhere--drawers open and untidy--her reign of law seemed to have been wiped out.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading She stood aghast at the disorder which three weeks of the Squire's management had brought about.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
drawersnounUS /drɔːrz/
underpants worn by men
From this reading Books on the floor and piled on the chairs--a dusty confusion of papers everywhere--drawers open and untidy--her reign of law seemed to have been wiped out.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading 'Oh, what a _dreadful_ muddle!'
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading But the spectacle presented by the room quickly drove out other matters.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading Books on the floor and piled on the chairs--a dusty confusion of papers everywhere--drawers open and untidy--her reign of law seemed to have been wiped out.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
Elizabeth'snounUS /ɪˈlɪzəbəθs/
possessive form of “elizabeth” — daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Books on the floor and piled on the chairs--a dusty confusion of papers everywhere--drawers open and untidy--her reign of law seemed to have been wiped out.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Books on the floor and piled on the chairs--a dusty confusion of papers everywhere--drawers open and untidy--her reign of law seemed to have been wiped out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
the act of departing
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She stood aghast at the disorder which three weeks of the Squire's management had brought about.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Books on the floor and piled on the chairs--a dusty confusion of papers everywhere--drawers open and untidy--her reign of law seemed to have been wiped out.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Books on the floor and piled on the chairs--a dusty confusion of papers everywhere--drawers open and untidy--her reign of law seemed to have been wiped out.
a room where books are kept
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading She stood aghast at the disorder which three weeks of the Squire's management had brought about.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But the spectacle presented by the room quickly drove out other matters.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
muddlenounUS /ˈmʌdəl/
a confused multitude of things
From this reading 'Oh, what a _dreadful_ muddle!'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading 'Oh, what a _dreadful_ muddle!'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Books on the floor and piled on the chairs--a dusty confusion of papers everywhere--drawers open and untidy--her reign of law seemed to have been wiped out.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But the spectacle presented by the room quickly drove out other matters.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But the spectacle presented by the room quickly drove out other matters.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Books on the floor and piled on the chairs--a dusty confusion of papers everywhere--drawers open and untidy--her reign of law seemed to have been wiped out.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading Books on the floor and piled on the chairs--a dusty confusion of papers everywhere--drawers open and untidy--her reign of law seemed to have been wiped out.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But the spectacle presented by the room quickly drove out other matters.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
with speed
From this reading But the spectacle presented by the room quickly drove out other matters.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading Books on the floor and piled on the chairs--a dusty confusion of papers everywhere--drawers open and untidy--her reign of law seemed to have been wiped out.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But the spectacle presented by the room quickly drove out other matters.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Books on the floor and piled on the chairs--a dusty confusion of papers everywhere--drawers open and untidy--her reign of law seemed to have been wiped out.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading But the spectacle presented by the room quickly drove out other matters.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
Squire's
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From this reading She stood aghast at the disorder which three weeks of the Squire's management had brought about.
not in physical motion
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She stood aghast at the disorder which three weeks of the Squire's management had brought about.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She stood aghast at the disorder which three weeks of the Squire's management had brought about.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
untidyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪdi/
not neat and tidy
From this reading Books on the floor and piled on the chairs--a dusty confusion of papers everywhere--drawers open and untidy--her reign of law seemed to have been wiped out.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She stood aghast at the disorder which three weeks of the Squire's management had brought about.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
at the time that
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She stood aghast at the disorder which three weeks of the Squire's management had brought about.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading These questions--'Why did I come back?--What am I going to do?' were still ringing through Elizabeth's mind when, on the evening of her return, she entered the library to find the Squire eagerly waiting for her.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading Books on the floor and piled on the chairs--a dusty confusion of papers everywhere--drawers open and untidy--her reign of law seemed to have been wiped out.
