used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Author of "Evolution of a Girl's Ideal," "The Lady in Gray," etc.
Alice
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From this reading Mary Alice came home quietly from the party.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Most of the doors in the house were closed, because it was cold, and the halls were hard to heat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mary Alice knew exactly what she should see and hear if she opened that door at her right as she entered the house, and went into the sitting-room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mary Alice knew exactly what she should see and hear if she opened that door at her right as she entered the house, and went into the sitting-room.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "Evolution of a Girl's Ideal," "The Lady in Gray," etc.
for the reason that
From this reading Most of the doors in the house were closed, because it was cold, and the halls were hard to heat.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mary Alice came home quietly from the party.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Most of the doors in the house were closed, because it was cold, and the halls were hard to heat.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Most of the doors in the house were closed, because it was cold, and the halls were hard to heat.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Mary Alice knew exactly what she should see and hear if she opened that door at her right as she entered the house, and went into the sitting-room.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Most of the doors in the house were closed, because it was cold, and the halls were hard to heat.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Mary Alice knew exactly what she should see and hear if she opened that door at her right as she entered the house, and went into the sitting-room.
etc
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From this reading Author of "Evolution of a Girl's Ideal," "The Lady in Gray," etc.
EvolutionnounUS /ˌevəˈluːʃən/
a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
From this reading Author of "Evolution of a Girl's Ideal," "The Lady in Gray," etc.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Mary Alice knew exactly what she should see and hear if she opened that door at her right as she entered the house, and went into the sitting-room.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mary Alice came home quietly from the party.
Girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Author of "Evolution of a Girl's Ideal," "The Lady in Gray," etc.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Author of "Evolution of a Girl's Ideal," "The Lady in Gray," etc.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Most of the doors in the house were closed, because it was cold, and the halls were hard to heat.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Most of the doors in the house were closed, because it was cold, and the halls were hard to heat.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Mary Alice knew exactly what she should see and hear if she opened that door at her right as she entered the house, and went into the sitting-room.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Most of the doors in the house were closed, because it was cold, and the halls were hard to heat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mary Alice knew exactly what she should see and hear if she opened that door at her right as she entered the house, and went into the sitting-room.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mary Alice came home quietly from the party.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Most of the doors in the house were closed, because it was cold, and the halls were hard to heat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A. I. KELLER.
IdealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Author of "Evolution of a Girl's Ideal," "The Lady in Gray," etc.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mary Alice knew exactly what she should see and hear if she opened that door at her right as she entered the house, and went into the sitting-room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Author of "Evolution of a Girl's Ideal," "The Lady in Gray," etc.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mary Alice knew exactly what she should see and hear if she opened that door at her right as she entered the house, and went into the sitting-room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Most of the doors in the house were closed, because it was cold, and the halls were hard to heat.
KELLERnounUS /ˈkelər/
United States lecturer and writer who was blind and deaf from the age of 19 months
From this reading A. I. KELLER.
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 Mary Alice knew exactly what she should see and hear if she opened that door at her right as she entered the house, and went into the sitting-room.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Author of "Evolution of a Girl's Ideal," "The Lady in Gray," etc.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary Alice came home quietly from the party.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the doors in the house were closed, because it was cold, and the halls were hard to heat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "Evolution of a Girl's Ideal," "The Lady in Gray," etc.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Mary Alice knew exactly what she should see and hear if she opened that door at her right as she entered the house, and went into the sitting-room.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mary Alice came home quietly from the party.
with low volume
From this reading Mary Alice came home quietly from the party.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Mary Alice knew exactly what she should see and hear if she opened that door at her right as she entered the house, and went into the sitting-room.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mary Alice knew exactly what she should see and hear if she opened that door at her right as she entered the house, and went into the sitting-room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mary Alice knew exactly what she should see and hear if she opened that door at her right as she entered the house, and went into the sitting-room.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mary Alice knew exactly what she should see and hear if she opened that door at her right as she entered the house, and went into the sitting-room.
sitting-room
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From this reading Mary Alice knew exactly what she should see and hear if she opened that door at her right as she entered the house, and went into the sitting-room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mary Alice knew exactly what she should see and hear if she opened that door at her right as she entered the house, and went into the sitting-room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "Evolution of a Girl's Ideal," "The Lady in Gray," etc.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Most of the doors in the house were closed, because it was cold, and the halls were hard to heat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Most of the doors in the house were closed, because it was cold, and the halls were hard to heat.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mary Alice knew exactly what she should see and hear if she opened that door at her right as she entered the house, and went into the sitting-room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Most of the doors in the house were closed, because it was cold, and the halls were hard to heat.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mary Alice knew exactly what she should see and hear if she opened that door at her right as she entered the house, and went into the sitting-room.
