abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading MASTER AND MISTRESS Fetzer, though small of stature and retiring of mien, had no misgivings about her ability to manage the Lanfair house.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading MASTER AND MISTRESS Fetzer, though small of stature and retiring of mien, had no misgivings about her ability to manage the Lanfair house.
admonishedverbUS /ədˈmɑːnɪʃt/
past form of “admonish” — advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
From this reading She stood with Ellen at the head of the broad main stairway leading from the lower hall to the second floor, on every hand closed mysterious doors, and there admonished her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her instructions to Ellen were given with as much positiveness and intimacy of detail as though human destinies waited upon the tying of an apron string.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MASTER AND MISTRESS Fetzer, though small of stature and retiring of mien, had no misgivings about her ability to manage the Lanfair house.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading Her instructions to Ellen were given with as much positiveness and intimacy of detail as though human destinies waited upon the tying of an apron string.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her instructions to Ellen were given with as much positiveness and intimacy of detail as though human destinies waited upon the tying of an apron string.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She stood with Ellen at the head of the broad main stairway leading from the lower hall to the second floor, on every hand closed mysterious doors, and there admonished her.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Ellen's body was sore, but her spirit marched bravely.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading Ellen's body was sore, but her spirit marched bravely.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The early morning was bright and the river sparkled in the sun.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading She stood with Ellen at the head of the broad main stairway leading from the lower hall to the second floor, on every hand closed mysterious doors, and there admonished her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ellen's body was sore, but her spirit marched bravely.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading She stood with Ellen at the head of the broad main stairway leading from the lower hall to the second floor, on every hand closed mysterious doors, and there admonished her.
destiniesnounUS /ˈdestəniz/
plural of “destiny” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Her instructions to Ellen were given with as much positiveness and intimacy of detail as though human destinies waited upon the tying of an apron string.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Her instructions to Ellen were given with as much positiveness and intimacy of detail as though human destinies waited upon the tying of an apron string.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She stood with Ellen at the head of the broad main stairway leading from the lower hall to the second floor, on every hand closed mysterious doors, and there admonished her.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The early morning was bright and the river sparkled in the sun.
Ellen
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From this reading Her instructions to Ellen were given with as much positiveness and intimacy of detail as though human destinies waited upon the tying of an apron string.
Ellen's
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From this reading Ellen's body was sore, but her spirit marched bravely.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She stood with Ellen at the head of the broad main stairway leading from the lower hall to the second floor, on every hand closed mysterious doors, and there admonished her.
Fetzer
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From this reading MASTER AND MISTRESS Fetzer, though small of stature and retiring of mien, had no misgivings about her ability to manage the Lanfair house.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading She stood with Ellen at the head of the broad main stairway leading from the lower hall to the second floor, on every hand closed mysterious doors, and there admonished her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She stood with Ellen at the head of the broad main stairway leading from the lower hall to the second floor, on every hand closed mysterious doors, and there admonished her.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Her instructions to Ellen were given with as much positiveness and intimacy of detail as though human destinies waited upon the tying of an apron string.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MASTER AND MISTRESS Fetzer, though small of stature and retiring of mien, had no misgivings about her ability to manage the Lanfair house.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading She stood with Ellen at the head of the broad main stairway leading from the lower hall to the second floor, on every hand closed mysterious doors, and there admonished her.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She stood with Ellen at the head of the broad main stairway leading from the lower hall to the second floor, on every hand closed mysterious doors, and there admonished her.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She stood with Ellen at the head of the broad main stairway leading from the lower hall to the second floor, on every hand closed mysterious doors, and there admonished her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MASTER AND MISTRESS Fetzer, though small of stature and retiring of mien, had no misgivings about her ability to manage the Lanfair house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading MASTER AND MISTRESS Fetzer, though small of stature and retiring of mien, had no misgivings about her ability to manage the Lanfair house.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Her instructions to Ellen were given with as much positiveness and intimacy of detail as though human destinies waited upon the tying of an apron string.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The early morning was bright and the river sparkled in the sun.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Her instructions to Ellen were given with as much positiveness and intimacy of detail as though human destinies waited upon the tying of an apron string.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading Her instructions to Ellen were given with as much positiveness and intimacy of detail as though human destinies waited upon the tying of an apron string.
Lanfair
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From this reading MASTER AND MISTRESS Fetzer, though small of stature and retiring of mien, had no misgivings about her ability to manage the Lanfair house.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading She stood with Ellen at the head of the broad main stairway leading from the lower hall to the second floor, on every hand closed mysterious doors, and there admonished her.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading She stood with Ellen at the head of the broad main stairway leading from the lower hall to the second floor, on every hand closed mysterious doors, and there admonished her.
most important element
From this reading She stood with Ellen at the head of the broad main stairway leading from the lower hall to the second floor, on every hand closed mysterious doors, and there admonished her.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading MASTER AND MISTRESS Fetzer, though small of stature and retiring of mien, had no misgivings about her ability to manage the Lanfair house.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Ellen's body was sore, but her spirit marched bravely.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading MASTER AND MISTRESS Fetzer, though small of stature and retiring of mien, had no misgivings about her ability to manage the Lanfair house.
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading MASTER AND MISTRESS Fetzer, though small of stature and retiring of mien, had no misgivings about her ability to manage the Lanfair house.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading MASTER AND MISTRESS Fetzer, though small of stature and retiring of mien, had no misgivings about her ability to manage the Lanfair house.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading MASTER AND MISTRESS Fetzer, though small of stature and retiring of mien, had no misgivings about her ability to manage the Lanfair house.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The early morning was bright and the river sparkled in the sun.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Her instructions to Ellen were given with as much positiveness and intimacy of detail as though human destinies waited upon the tying of an apron string.
of an obscure nature
From this reading She stood with Ellen at the head of the broad main stairway leading from the lower hall to the second floor, on every hand closed mysterious doors, and there admonished her.
not any; not one
From this reading MASTER AND MISTRESS Fetzer, though small of stature and retiring of mien, had no misgivings about her ability to manage the Lanfair house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MASTER AND MISTRESS Fetzer, though small of stature and retiring of mien, had no misgivings about her ability to manage the Lanfair house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She stood with Ellen at the head of the broad main stairway leading from the lower hall to the second floor, on every hand closed mysterious doors, and there admonished her.
positivenessnoun
the character of the positive electric pole
From this reading Her instructions to Ellen were given with as much positiveness and intimacy of detail as though human destinies waited upon the tying of an apron string.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading MASTER AND MISTRESS Fetzer, though small of stature and retiring of mien, had no misgivings about her ability to manage the Lanfair house.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The early morning was bright and the river sparkled in the sun.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading She stood with Ellen at the head of the broad main stairway leading from the lower hall to the second floor, on every hand closed mysterious doors, and there admonished her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She stood with Ellen at the head of the broad main stairway leading from the lower hall to the second floor, on every hand closed mysterious doors, and there admonished her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MASTER AND MISTRESS Fetzer, though small of stature and retiring of mien, had no misgivings about her ability to manage the Lanfair house.
hurting
From this reading Ellen's body was sore, but her spirit marched bravely.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading The early morning was bright and the river sparkled in the sun.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Ellen's body was sore, but her spirit marched bravely.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading She stood with Ellen at the head of the broad main stairway leading from the lower hall to the second floor, on every hand closed mysterious doors, and there admonished her.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading MASTER AND MISTRESS Fetzer, though small of stature and retiring of mien, had no misgivings about her ability to manage the Lanfair house.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She stood with Ellen at the head of the broad main stairway leading from the lower hall to the second floor, on every hand closed mysterious doors, and there admonished her.
a lightweight cord
From this reading Her instructions to Ellen were given with as much positiveness and intimacy of detail as though human destinies waited upon the tying of an apron string.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The early morning was bright and the river sparkled in the sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MASTER AND MISTRESS Fetzer, though small of stature and retiring of mien, had no misgivings about her ability to manage the Lanfair house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She stood with Ellen at the head of the broad main stairway leading from the lower hall to the second floor, on every hand closed mysterious doors, and there admonished her.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading MASTER AND MISTRESS Fetzer, though small of stature and retiring of mien, had no misgivings about her ability to manage the Lanfair house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MASTER AND MISTRESS Fetzer, though small of stature and retiring of mien, had no misgivings about her ability to manage the Lanfair house.
tyingnounUS /ˈtaɪɪŋ/
the act of tying or binding things together
From this reading Her instructions to Ellen were given with as much positiveness and intimacy of detail as though human destinies waited upon the tying of an apron string.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her instructions to Ellen were given with as much positiveness and intimacy of detail as though human destinies waited upon the tying of an apron string.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Her instructions to Ellen were given with as much positiveness and intimacy of detail as though human destinies waited upon the tying of an apron string.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The early morning was bright and the river sparkled in the sun.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her instructions to Ellen were given with as much positiveness and intimacy of detail as though human destinies waited upon the tying of an apron string.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her instructions to Ellen were given with as much positiveness and intimacy of detail as though human destinies waited upon the tying of an apron string.
