used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A QUICKENING TERROR Mrs. Fetzer, the housekeeper, received Hilda's dinner guests on the evening of the visit to Levis.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Miss Knowlton and Miss MacVane, who had expected to receive that afternoon directions about a rearrangement of Stephen's records and the preparation of data for a series of articles, had come at five o'clock and waited until seven.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Miss Knowlton and Miss MacVane, who had expected to receive that afternoon directions about a rearrangement of Stephen's records and the preparation of data for a series of articles, had come at five o'clock and waited until seven.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Fetzer was annoyed, but not in the least dismayed, having been prepared for this event by many similar experiences.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Her trunks were not yet packed nor had she indicated what articles were to go into them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Miss Knowlton and Miss MacVane, who had expected to receive that afternoon directions about a rearrangement of Stephen's records and the preparation of data for a series of articles, had come at five o'clock and waited until seven.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fetzer was annoyed, but not in the least dismayed, having been prepared for this event by many similar experiences.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Miss Knowlton and Miss MacVane, who had expected to receive that afternoon directions about a rearrangement of Stephen's records and the preparation of data for a series of articles, had come at five o'clock and waited until seven.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
datanounUS /ˈdeɪtə/
a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
From this reading Miss Knowlton and Miss MacVane, who had expected to receive that afternoon directions about a rearrangement of Stephen's records and the preparation of data for a series of articles, had come at five o'clock and waited until seven.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A QUICKENING TERROR Mrs. Fetzer, the housekeeper, received Hilda's dinner guests on the evening of the visit to Levis.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Miss Knowlton and Miss MacVane, who had expected to receive that afternoon directions about a rearrangement of Stephen's records and the preparation of data for a series of articles, had come at five o'clock and waited until seven.
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Fetzer was annoyed, but not in the least dismayed, having been prepared for this event by many similar experiences.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A QUICKENING TERROR Mrs. Fetzer, the housekeeper, received Hilda's dinner guests on the evening of the visit to Levis.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Fetzer was annoyed, but not in the least dismayed, having been prepared for this event by many similar experiences.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Miss Knowlton and Miss MacVane, who had expected to receive that afternoon directions about a rearrangement of Stephen's records and the preparation of data for a series of articles, had come at five o'clock and waited until seven.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Fetzer was annoyed, but not in the least dismayed, having been prepared for this event by many similar experiences.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
Fetzer
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From this reading A QUICKENING TERROR Mrs. Fetzer, the housekeeper, received Hilda's dinner guests on the evening of the visit to Levis.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Miss Knowlton and Miss MacVane, who had expected to receive that afternoon directions about a rearrangement of Stephen's records and the preparation of data for a series of articles, had come at five o'clock and waited until seven.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Her trunks were not yet packed nor had she indicated what articles were to go into them.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A QUICKENING TERROR Mrs. Fetzer, the housekeeper, received Hilda's dinner guests on the evening of the visit to Levis.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
Hilda
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From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
Hilda's
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From this reading A QUICKENING TERROR Mrs. Fetzer, the housekeeper, received Hilda's dinner guests on the evening of the visit to Levis.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading A QUICKENING TERROR Mrs. Fetzer, the housekeeper, received Hilda's dinner guests on the evening of the visit to Levis.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fetzer was annoyed, but not in the least dismayed, having been prepared for this event by many similar experiences.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Her trunks were not yet packed nor had she indicated what articles were to go into them.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her trunks were not yet packed nor had she indicated what articles were to go into them.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
Knowlton
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From this reading Miss Knowlton and Miss MacVane, who had expected to receive that afternoon directions about a rearrangement of Stephen's records and the preparation of data for a series of articles, had come at five o'clock and waited until seven.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Fetzer was annoyed, but not in the least dismayed, having been prepared for this event by many similar experiences.
LevisnounUS /ˈlevɪs/
a popular brand of jeans
From this reading A QUICKENING TERROR Mrs. Fetzer, the housekeeper, received Hilda's dinner guests on the evening of the visit to Levis.
MacVane
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From this reading Miss Knowlton and Miss MacVane, who had expected to receive that afternoon directions about a rearrangement of Stephen's records and the preparation of data for a series of articles, had come at five o'clock and waited until seven.
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 Fetzer was annoyed, but not in the least dismayed, having been prepared for this event by many similar experiences.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Knowlton and Miss MacVane, who had expected to receive that afternoon directions about a rearrangement of Stephen's records and the preparation of data for a series of articles, had come at five o'clock and waited until seven.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A QUICKENING TERROR Mrs. Fetzer, the housekeeper, received Hilda's dinner guests on the evening of the visit to Levis.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Her trunks were not yet packed nor had she indicated what articles were to go into them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Miss Knowlton and Miss MacVane, who had expected to receive that afternoon directions about a rearrangement of Stephen's records and the preparation of data for a series of articles, had come at five o'clock and waited until seven.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A QUICKENING TERROR Mrs. Fetzer, the housekeeper, received Hilda's dinner guests on the evening of the visit to Levis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A QUICKENING TERROR Mrs. Fetzer, the housekeeper, received Hilda's dinner guests on the evening of the visit to Levis.
others
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From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Her trunks were not yet packed nor had she indicated what articles were to go into them.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Miss Knowlton and Miss MacVane, who had expected to receive that afternoon directions about a rearrangement of Stephen's records and the preparation of data for a series of articles, had come at five o'clock and waited until seven.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Fetzer was annoyed, but not in the least dismayed, having been prepared for this event by many similar experiences.
QUICKENINGnounUS /ˈkwɪkənɪŋ/
the process of showing signs of life
From this reading A QUICKENING TERROR Mrs. Fetzer, the housekeeper, received Hilda's dinner guests on the evening of the visit to Levis.
rearrangementnounUS /riərˈeɪndʒmənt/
changing an arrangement
From this reading Miss Knowlton and Miss MacVane, who had expected to receive that afternoon directions about a rearrangement of Stephen's records and the preparation of data for a series of articles, had come at five o'clock and waited until seven.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Miss Knowlton and Miss MacVane, who had expected to receive that afternoon directions about a rearrangement of Stephen's records and the preparation of data for a series of articles, had come at five o'clock and waited until seven.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A QUICKENING TERROR Mrs. Fetzer, the housekeeper, received Hilda's dinner guests on the evening of the visit to Levis.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Miss Knowlton and Miss MacVane, who had expected to receive that afternoon directions about a rearrangement of Stephen's records and the preparation of data for a series of articles, had come at five o'clock and waited until seven.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Miss Knowlton and Miss MacVane, who had expected to receive that afternoon directions about a rearrangement of Stephen's records and the preparation of data for a series of articles, had come at five o'clock and waited until seven.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Miss Knowlton and Miss MacVane, who had expected to receive that afternoon directions about a rearrangement of Stephen's records and the preparation of data for a series of articles, had come at five o'clock and waited until seven.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her trunks were not yet packed nor had she indicated what articles were to go into them.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Fetzer was annoyed, but not in the least dismayed, having been prepared for this event by many similar experiences.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
Stephen'snounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
possessive form of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Miss Knowlton and Miss MacVane, who had expected to receive that afternoon directions about a rearrangement of Stephen's records and the preparation of data for a series of articles, had come at five o'clock and waited until seven.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading A QUICKENING TERROR Mrs. Fetzer, the housekeeper, received Hilda's dinner guests on the evening of the visit to Levis.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Knowlton and Miss MacVane, who had expected to receive that afternoon directions about a rearrangement of Stephen's records and the preparation of data for a series of articles, had come at five o'clock and waited until seven.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A QUICKENING TERROR Mrs. Fetzer, the housekeeper, received Hilda's dinner guests on the evening of the visit to Levis.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Her trunks were not yet packed nor had she indicated what articles were to go into them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Fetzer was annoyed, but not in the least dismayed, having been prepared for this event by many similar experiences.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A QUICKENING TERROR Mrs. Fetzer, the housekeeper, received Hilda's dinner guests on the evening of the visit to Levis.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading Her trunks were not yet packed nor had she indicated what articles were to go into them.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Miss Knowlton and Miss MacVane, who had expected to receive that afternoon directions about a rearrangement of Stephen's records and the preparation of data for a series of articles, had come at five o'clock and waited until seven.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A QUICKENING TERROR Mrs. Fetzer, the housekeeper, received Hilda's dinner guests on the evening of the visit to Levis.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Miss Knowlton and Miss MacVane, who had expected to receive that afternoon directions about a rearrangement of Stephen's records and the preparation of data for a series of articles, had come at five o'clock and waited until seven.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her trunks were not yet packed nor had she indicated what articles were to go into them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Her trunks were not yet packed nor had she indicated what articles were to go into them.
which person or people
From this reading Miss Knowlton and Miss MacVane, who had expected to receive that afternoon directions about a rearrangement of Stephen's records and the preparation of data for a series of articles, had come at five o'clock and waited until seven.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
the day immediately before today
From this reading It was not a convenient season for guests, it being Sunday and the larger part of the staff of servants having been dismissed yesterday, but Hilda had extended her invitation with her usual indifference to the comfort of others.
but in spite of that
From this reading Her trunks were not yet packed nor had she indicated what articles were to go into them.
