used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not in the Rectory drawing-room, but in a pretty little sitting-room attached to her bed-chamber, where the temperature was regulated, and no draughts could penetrate, reclined Mrs. Ashton.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was the morning after their return, and Mrs. Graves had called in to see Mrs. Ashton--gossiping Mrs. Graves, who knew all that took place in the parish, and a great deal of what never did take place.
(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 Anne sat by her side in all her loveliness, ostensibly working; but her fingers trembled, and her face looked flushed and pained.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not in the Rectory drawing-room, but in a pretty little sitting-room attached to her bed-chamber, where the temperature was regulated, and no draughts could penetrate, reclined Mrs. Ashton.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Anne sat by her side in all her loveliness, ostensibly working; but her fingers trembled, and her face looked flushed and pained.
AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/
British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading Not in the Rectory drawing-room, but in a pretty little sitting-room attached to her bed-chamber, where the temperature was regulated, and no draughts could penetrate, reclined Mrs. Ashton.
being joined in close association
From this reading Not in the Rectory drawing-room, but in a pretty little sitting-room attached to her bed-chamber, where the temperature was regulated, and no draughts could penetrate, reclined Mrs. Ashton.
bed-chamber
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From this reading Not in the Rectory drawing-room, but in a pretty little sitting-room attached to her bed-chamber, where the temperature was regulated, and no draughts could penetrate, reclined Mrs. Ashton.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading BETWEEN THE TWO.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not in the Rectory drawing-room, but in a pretty little sitting-room attached to her bed-chamber, where the temperature was regulated, and no draughts could penetrate, reclined Mrs. Ashton.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Anne sat by her side in all her loveliness, ostensibly working; but her fingers trembled, and her face looked flushed and pained.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was the morning after their return, and Mrs. Graves had called in to see Mrs. Ashton--gossiping Mrs. Graves, who knew all that took place in the parish, and a great deal of what never did take place.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Her invalid gown sat loosely upon her shrunken form, her delicate, lace cap shaded a fading face.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not in the Rectory drawing-room, but in a pretty little sitting-room attached to her bed-chamber, where the temperature was regulated, and no draughts could penetrate, reclined Mrs. Ashton.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading It was the morning after their return, and Mrs. Graves had called in to see Mrs. Ashton--gossiping Mrs. Graves, who knew all that took place in the parish, and a great deal of what never did take place.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Her invalid gown sat loosely upon her shrunken form, her delicate, lace cap shaded a fading face.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was the morning after their return, and Mrs. Graves had called in to see Mrs. Ashton--gossiping Mrs. Graves, who knew all that took place in the parish, and a great deal of what never did take place.
draughtsnounUS /dræfts/
a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces
From this reading Not in the Rectory drawing-room, but in a pretty little sitting-room attached to her bed-chamber, where the temperature was regulated, and no draughts could penetrate, reclined Mrs. Ashton.
drawing-room
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From this reading Not in the Rectory drawing-room, but in a pretty little sitting-room attached to her bed-chamber, where the temperature was regulated, and no draughts could penetrate, reclined Mrs. Ashton.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her invalid gown sat loosely upon her shrunken form, her delicate, lace cap shaded a fading face.
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading Her invalid gown sat loosely upon her shrunken form, her delicate, lace cap shaded a fading face.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Anne sat by her side in all her loveliness, ostensibly working; but her fingers trembled, and her face looked flushed and pained.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Anne sat by her side in all her loveliness, ostensibly working; but her fingers trembled, and her face looked flushed and pained.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Her invalid gown sat loosely upon her shrunken form, her delicate, lace cap shaded a fading face.
gossipingnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəpɪŋ/
a conversation that spreads personal information about other people
From this reading It was the morning after their return, and Mrs. Graves had called in to see Mrs. Ashton--gossiping Mrs. Graves, who knew all that took place in the parish, and a great deal of what never did take place.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Her invalid gown sat loosely upon her shrunken form, her delicate, lace cap shaded a fading face.
GravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading It was the morning after their return, and Mrs. Graves had called in to see Mrs. Ashton--gossiping Mrs. Graves, who knew all that took place in the parish, and a great deal of what never did take place.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was the morning after their return, and Mrs. Graves had called in to see Mrs. Ashton--gossiping Mrs. Graves, who knew all that took place in the parish, and a great deal of what never did take place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the morning after their return, and Mrs. Graves had called in to see Mrs. Ashton--gossiping Mrs. Graves, who knew all that took place in the parish, and a great deal of what never did take place.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not in the Rectory drawing-room, but in a pretty little sitting-room attached to her bed-chamber, where the temperature was regulated, and no draughts could penetrate, reclined Mrs. Ashton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not in the Rectory drawing-room, but in a pretty little sitting-room attached to her bed-chamber, where the temperature was regulated, and no draughts could penetrate, reclined Mrs. Ashton.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading Her invalid gown sat loosely upon her shrunken form, her delicate, lace cap shaded a fading face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the morning after their return, and Mrs. Graves had called in to see Mrs. Ashton--gossiping Mrs. Graves, who knew all that took place in the parish, and a great deal of what never did take place.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was the morning after their return, and Mrs. Graves had called in to see Mrs. Ashton--gossiping Mrs. Graves, who knew all that took place in the parish, and a great deal of what never did take place.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Her invalid gown sat loosely upon her shrunken form, her delicate, lace cap shaded a fading face.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Not in the Rectory drawing-room, but in a pretty little sitting-room attached to her bed-chamber, where the temperature was regulated, and no draughts could penetrate, reclined Mrs. Ashton.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Anne sat by her side in all her loveliness, ostensibly working; but her fingers trembled, and her face looked flushed and pained.
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading Her invalid gown sat loosely upon her shrunken form, her delicate, lace cap shaded a fading face.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading Anne sat by her side in all her loveliness, ostensibly working; but her fingers trembled, and her face looked flushed and pained.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was the morning after their return, and Mrs. Graves had called in to see Mrs. Ashton--gossiping Mrs. Graves, who knew all that took place in the parish, and a great deal of what never did take place.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Not in the Rectory drawing-room, but in a pretty little sitting-room attached to her bed-chamber, where the temperature was regulated, and no draughts could penetrate, reclined Mrs. Ashton.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was the morning after their return, and Mrs. Graves had called in to see Mrs. Ashton--gossiping Mrs. Graves, who knew all that took place in the parish, and a great deal of what never did take place.
not any; not one
From this reading Not in the Rectory drawing-room, but in a pretty little sitting-room attached to her bed-chamber, where the temperature was regulated, and no draughts could penetrate, reclined Mrs. Ashton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not in the Rectory drawing-room, but in a pretty little sitting-room attached to her bed-chamber, where the temperature was regulated, and no draughts could penetrate, reclined Mrs. Ashton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the morning after their return, and Mrs. Graves had called in to see Mrs. Ashton--gossiping Mrs. Graves, who knew all that took place in the parish, and a great deal of what never did take place.
ostensiblyadverbUS /ɑːˈstensəbli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Anne sat by her side in all her loveliness, ostensibly working; but her fingers trembled, and her face looked flushed and pained.
painedadjectiveUS /peɪnd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading Anne sat by her side in all her loveliness, ostensibly working; but her fingers trembled, and her face looked flushed and pained.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading It was the morning after their return, and Mrs. Graves had called in to see Mrs. Ashton--gossiping Mrs. Graves, who knew all that took place in the parish, and a great deal of what never did take place.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Not in the Rectory drawing-room, but in a pretty little sitting-room attached to her bed-chamber, where the temperature was regulated, and no draughts could penetrate, reclined Mrs. Ashton.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was the morning after their return, and Mrs. Graves had called in to see Mrs. Ashton--gossiping Mrs. Graves, who knew all that took place in the parish, and a great deal of what never did take place.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Not in the Rectory drawing-room, but in a pretty little sitting-room attached to her bed-chamber, where the temperature was regulated, and no draughts could penetrate, reclined Mrs. Ashton.
reclinedverbUS /rɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “recline” — move the upper body backwards and down
From this reading Not in the Rectory drawing-room, but in a pretty little sitting-room attached to her bed-chamber, where the temperature was regulated, and no draughts could penetrate, reclined Mrs. Ashton.
RectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading Not in the Rectory drawing-room, but in a pretty little sitting-room attached to her bed-chamber, where the temperature was regulated, and no draughts could penetrate, reclined Mrs. Ashton.
regulatedadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjəleɪtɪd/
controlled or governed according to rule or principle or law
From this reading Not in the Rectory drawing-room, but in a pretty little sitting-room attached to her bed-chamber, where the temperature was regulated, and no draughts could penetrate, reclined Mrs. Ashton.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was the morning after their return, and Mrs. Graves had called in to see Mrs. Ashton--gossiping Mrs. Graves, who knew all that took place in the parish, and a great deal of what never did take place.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Her invalid gown sat loosely upon her shrunken form, her delicate, lace cap shaded a fading face.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was the morning after their return, and Mrs. Graves had called in to see Mrs. Ashton--gossiping Mrs. Graves, who knew all that took place in the parish, and a great deal of what never did take place.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading Her invalid gown sat loosely upon her shrunken form, her delicate, lace cap shaded a fading face.
shrunkenadjectiveUS /ˈʃrʌŋkən/
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
From this reading Her invalid gown sat loosely upon her shrunken form, her delicate, lace cap shaded a fading face.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Anne sat by her side in all her loveliness, ostensibly working; but her fingers trembled, and her face looked flushed and pained.
sitting-room
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From this reading Not in the Rectory drawing-room, but in a pretty little sitting-room attached to her bed-chamber, where the temperature was regulated, and no draughts could penetrate, reclined Mrs. Ashton.
carry out
From this reading It was the morning after their return, and Mrs. Graves had called in to see Mrs. Ashton--gossiping Mrs. Graves, who knew all that took place in the parish, and a great deal of what never did take place.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading Not in the Rectory drawing-room, but in a pretty little sitting-room attached to her bed-chamber, where the temperature was regulated, and no draughts could penetrate, reclined Mrs. Ashton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the morning after their return, and Mrs. Graves had called in to see Mrs. Ashton--gossiping Mrs. Graves, who knew all that took place in the parish, and a great deal of what never did take place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BETWEEN THE TWO.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was the morning after their return, and Mrs. Graves had called in to see Mrs. Ashton--gossiping Mrs. Graves, who knew all that took place in the parish, and a great deal of what never did take place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not in the Rectory drawing-room, but in a pretty little sitting-room attached to her bed-chamber, where the temperature was regulated, and no draughts could penetrate, reclined Mrs. Ashton.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was the morning after their return, and Mrs. Graves had called in to see Mrs. Ashton--gossiping Mrs. Graves, who knew all that took place in the parish, and a great deal of what never did take place.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Anne sat by her side in all her loveliness, ostensibly working; but her fingers trembled, and her face looked flushed and pained.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading BETWEEN THE TWO.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her invalid gown sat loosely upon her shrunken form, her delicate, lace cap shaded a fading face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not in the Rectory drawing-room, but in a pretty little sitting-room attached to her bed-chamber, where the temperature was regulated, and no draughts could penetrate, reclined Mrs. Ashton.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was the morning after their return, and Mrs. Graves had called in to see Mrs. Ashton--gossiping Mrs. Graves, who knew all that took place in the parish, and a great deal of what never did take place.
in or at the place that
From this reading Not in the Rectory drawing-room, but in a pretty little sitting-room attached to her bed-chamber, where the temperature was regulated, and no draughts could penetrate, reclined Mrs. Ashton.
which person or people
From this reading It was the morning after their return, and Mrs. Graves had called in to see Mrs. Ashton--gossiping Mrs. Graves, who knew all that took place in the parish, and a great deal of what never did take place.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Anne sat by her side in all her loveliness, ostensibly working; but her fingers trembled, and her face looked flushed and pained.
