Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "My mistress hath most trembling nerves; The buzz of a musquito doth alarm her so, She straightway falleth into frightful fits."

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading "My mistress hath most trembling nerves; The buzz of a musquito doth alarm her so, She straightway falleth into frightful fits."

(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 At length there was a bustle in the hall, and a loud, burly voice heard exclaiming, "Here, Thisbe, you black wench, run and tell your mistress to come into the drawing-room in all haste.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

plural of “apron” — a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading Colored servants, in snowy jackets and aprons, stood erect and prim in their respective places, awaiting the entrance of their master's family and guests.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Here's an arrival; her niece, Miss Orville, just in on the Eclipse.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Colored servants, in snowy jackets and aprons, stood erect and prim in their respective places, awaiting the entrance of their master's family and guests.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading At length there was a bustle in the hall, and a loud, burly voice heard exclaiming, "Here, Thisbe, you black wench, run and tell your mistress to come into the drawing-room in all haste.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

muscular and heavily built

From this reading At length there was a bustle in the hall, and a loud, burly voice heard exclaiming, "Here, Thisbe, you black wench, run and tell your mistress to come into the drawing-room in all haste.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading At length there was a bustle in the hall, and a loud, burly voice heard exclaiming, "Here, Thisbe, you black wench, run and tell your mistress to come into the drawing-room in all haste.

make a buzzing sound

From this reading "My mistress hath most trembling nerves; The buzz of a musquito doth alarm her so, She straightway falleth into frightful fits."

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From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Colored servants, in snowy jackets and aprons, stood erect and prim in their respective places, awaiting the entrance of their master's family and guests.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading At length there was a bustle in the hall, and a loud, burly voice heard exclaiming, "Here, Thisbe, you black wench, run and tell your mistress to come into the drawing-room in all haste.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

an old form of “does”

From this reading "My mistress hath most trembling nerves; The buzz of a musquito doth alarm her so, She straightway falleth into frightful fits."

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From this reading At length there was a bustle in the hall, and a loud, burly voice heard exclaiming, "Here, Thisbe, you black wench, run and tell your mistress to come into the drawing-room in all haste.

past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

be greater in significance than

From this reading Here's an arrival; her niece, Miss Orville, just in on the Eclipse.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Colored servants, in snowy jackets and aprons, stood erect and prim in their respective places, awaiting the entrance of their master's family and guests.

construct, build, or erect

From this reading Colored servants, in snowy jackets and aprons, stood erect and prim in their respective places, awaiting the entrance of their master's family and guests.

a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading At length there was a bustle in the hall, and a loud, burly voice heard exclaiming, "Here, Thisbe, you black wench, run and tell your mistress to come into the drawing-room in all haste.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "My mistress hath most trembling nerves; The buzz of a musquito doth alarm her so, She straightway falleth into frightful fits."

a social unit living together

From this reading Colored servants, in snowy jackets and aprons, stood erect and prim in their respective places, awaiting the entrance of their master's family and guests.

plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper

From this reading "My mistress hath most trembling nerves; The buzz of a musquito doth alarm her so, She straightway falleth into frightful fits."

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

provoking horror

From this reading "My mistress hath most trembling nerves; The buzz of a musquito doth alarm her so, She straightway falleth into frightful fits."

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Colored servants, in snowy jackets and aprons, stood erect and prim in their respective places, awaiting the entrance of their master's family and guests.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading At length there was a bustle in the hall, and a loud, burly voice heard exclaiming, "Here, Thisbe, you black wench, run and tell your mistress to come into the drawing-room in all haste.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading At length there was a bustle in the hall, and a loud, burly voice heard exclaiming, "Here, Thisbe, you black wench, run and tell your mistress to come into the drawing-room in all haste.

an old form of “has”

From this reading "My mistress hath most trembling nerves; The buzz of a musquito doth alarm her so, She straightway falleth into frightful fits."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading At length there was a bustle in the hall, and a loud, burly voice heard exclaiming, "Here, Thisbe, you black wench, run and tell your mistress to come into the drawing-room in all haste.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "My mistress hath most trembling nerves; The buzz of a musquito doth alarm her so, She straightway falleth into frightful fits."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading At length there was a bustle in the hall, and a loud, burly voice heard exclaiming, "Here, Thisbe, you black wench, run and tell your mistress to come into the drawing-room in all haste.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Here's an arrival; her niece, Miss Orville, just in on the Eclipse.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Colored servants, in snowy jackets and aprons, stood erect and prim in their respective places, awaiting the entrance of their master's family and guests.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "My mistress hath most trembling nerves; The buzz of a musquito doth alarm her so, She straightway falleth into frightful fits."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

plural of “jacket” — a short coat

From this reading Colored servants, in snowy jackets and aprons, stood erect and prim in their respective places, awaiting the entrance of their master's family and guests.

and nothing more

From this reading Here's an arrival; her niece, Miss Orville, just in on the Eclipse.

set down according to a plan

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At length there was a bustle in the hall, and a loud, burly voice heard exclaiming, "Here, Thisbe, you black wench, run and tell your mistress to come into the drawing-room in all haste.

held up in the air

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading At length there was a bustle in the hall, and a loud, burly voice heard exclaiming, "Here, Thisbe, you black wench, run and tell your mistress to come into the drawing-room in all haste.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Colored servants, in snowy jackets and aprons, stood erect and prim in their respective places, awaiting the entrance of their master's family and guests.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Here's an arrival; her niece, Miss Orville, just in on the Eclipse.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading "My mistress hath most trembling nerves; The buzz of a musquito doth alarm her so, She straightway falleth into frightful fits."

used to form the superlative

From this reading "My mistress hath most trembling nerves; The buzz of a musquito doth alarm her so, She straightway falleth into frightful fits."

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From this reading "My mistress hath most trembling nerves; The buzz of a musquito doth alarm her so, She straightway falleth into frightful fits."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My mistress hath most trembling nerves; The buzz of a musquito doth alarm her so, She straightway falleth into frightful fits."

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading "My mistress hath most trembling nerves; The buzz of a musquito doth alarm her so, She straightway falleth into frightful fits."

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading Here's an arrival; her niece, Miss Orville, just in on the Eclipse.

any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "My mistress hath most trembling nerves; The buzz of a musquito doth alarm her so, She straightway falleth into frightful fits."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

a projecting bay window corbeled or cantilevered out from a wall

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Here's an arrival; her niece, Miss Orville, just in on the Eclipse.

-ing form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Colored servants, in snowy jackets and aprons, stood erect and prim in their respective places, awaiting the entrance of their master's family and guests.

assume a prim appearance

From this reading Colored servants, in snowy jackets and aprons, stood erect and prim in their respective places, awaiting the entrance of their master's family and guests.

considered individually

From this reading Colored servants, in snowy jackets and aprons, stood erect and prim in their respective places, awaiting the entrance of their master's family and guests.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading At length there was a bustle in the hall, and a loud, burly voice heard exclaiming, "Here, Thisbe, you black wench, run and tell your mistress to come into the drawing-room in all haste.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Colored servants, in snowy jackets and aprons, stood erect and prim in their respective places, awaiting the entrance of their master's family and guests.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "My mistress hath most trembling nerves; The buzz of a musquito doth alarm her so, She straightway falleth into frightful fits."

having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading Colored servants, in snowy jackets and aprons, stood erect and prim in their respective places, awaiting the entrance of their master's family and guests.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "My mistress hath most trembling nerves; The buzz of a musquito doth alarm her so, She straightway falleth into frightful fits."

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Colored servants, in snowy jackets and aprons, stood erect and prim in their respective places, awaiting the entrance of their master's family and guests.

at once

From this reading "My mistress hath most trembling nerves; The buzz of a musquito doth alarm her so, She straightway falleth into frightful fits."

express in words

From this reading At length there was a bustle in the hall, and a loud, burly voice heard exclaiming, "Here, Thisbe, you black wench, run and tell your mistress to come into the drawing-room in all haste.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "My mistress hath most trembling nerves; The buzz of a musquito doth alarm her so, She straightway falleth into frightful fits."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At length there was a bustle in the hall, and a loud, burly voice heard exclaiming, "Here, Thisbe, you black wench, run and tell your mistress to come into the drawing-room in all haste.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At length there was a bustle in the hall, and a loud, burly voice heard exclaiming, "Here, Thisbe, you black wench, run and tell your mistress to come into the drawing-room in all haste.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading At length there was a bustle in the hall, and a loud, burly voice heard exclaiming, "Here, Thisbe, you black wench, run and tell your mistress to come into the drawing-room in all haste.

a shaky motion

From this reading "My mistress hath most trembling nerves; The buzz of a musquito doth alarm her so, She straightway falleth into frightful fits."

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading At length there was a bustle in the hall, and a loud, burly voice heard exclaiming, "Here, Thisbe, you black wench, run and tell your mistress to come into the drawing-room in all haste.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading At length there was a bustle in the hall, and a loud, burly voice heard exclaiming, "Here, Thisbe, you black wench, run and tell your mistress to come into the drawing-room in all haste.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading It was the dinner hour at the splendid mansion of Esq. Camford, the silver service duly laid on the marble dining-table, the heavy curtains drooped before the broad, oriel windows, and an odor of orange flowers pervading the apartment as the light breeze lifted their silken folds.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading At length there was a bustle in the hall, and a loud, burly voice heard exclaiming, "Here, Thisbe, you black wench, run and tell your mistress to come into the drawing-room in all haste.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading At length there was a bustle in the hall, and a loud, burly voice heard exclaiming, "Here, Thisbe, you black wench, run and tell your mistress to come into the drawing-room in all haste.